WEATHER Tropical Weather Time. Things are picking up in the Atlantic. 9/21/22 Hurricane Ian.
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Hurricane Fiona has done some damage in far northern Canada and the forecaster's did not see it coming or changing the "weather models" like it has and really stirred things up and sending way early cold temperatures south into the United States.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
I have a friend who is currently touring Iceland and the winds of Fiona have hit there and in a big way.
day late
money? whats that?
My wife is ready to start looking for a spot in the shelter. I was born here. I couldn't even guess how many storms I've been through. All Cats. I'm prepped as I can be, so I'll sit tight and ride it out. The wife askes, "What are you going to do if a tree falls on you?"
"Honey, trees fall on shelters too. Besides, I'm not worried about it. You see, The One who controls the storm, worries about me."
Drives her nuts every time. In nearly 40 years of marriage, we got hit by a tree once. No one was injured and insurance paid for it. When it happened, I was able to cover the hole with a tarp and keep the entire house from flooding out. There is also the matter of some people taking advantage of the situation and looting damaged places while the owners are at the shelter. I'll just sit here, thank you very much.
"Honey, trees fall on shelters too. Besides, I'm not worried about it. You see, The One who controls the storm, worries about me."
Drives her nuts every time. In nearly 40 years of marriage, we got hit by a tree once. No one was injured and insurance paid for it. When it happened, I was able to cover the hole with a tarp and keep the entire house from flooding out. There is also the matter of some people taking advantage of the situation and looting damaged places while the owners are at the shelter. I'll just sit here, thank you very much.
Betty_Rose
Veteran Member
After Katrina, it’s hard to understand seeking public shelter, unless you live in a trailer park.
I’d rather take my chances on nature rather than crazy hungry humans.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
after everything I've read about Katrina, Wilma, etc., I'd sooner take my chances at home than being stranded out on some stupid interstate some place. I can't even begin to imagine that kind of horror... and I went through Gloria a Cat 1 cane that hit the east coast back in the 80's.
Warm Wisconsin
Easy as 3.141592653589..
Yeah that is not a good cone for Tampa
Bud in Fla
Veteran Member
Even worse for the Crystal River area. Guess what we're near.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
So is my cousin. I messaged him yesterday but not heard from him yet.
I’m positive it’ll be right on top of him,
rob0126
Veteran Member
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Do you feel this is worse than getting slammed all at once and over with, then?
I’ve no idea, have never lived through a hurricane, personally. I just see and read from way up here in Indiana
Prayers for all.
Landfall is 3-4 days out.
They will shift the cone again.
They will shift the cone again.
Each time is a little more over central FL.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I thought it’s today, this afternoon to hit?
I’m following too many threads lol
day late
money? whats that?
I've got a brother who lives in Hudson, just north of Tampa. You can stand on the corner of his land, bend over, turn your head to the left, and be looking into the Gulf of Mexico. He's had storm surge bring the water right up to his back door in the past. It's looking like a near miss for me. But my home is concrete block. His is a trailer. He knows the invitation is open.
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It is rare for a hurricane to come right up the mouth of the Bay but when you live here you always plan as if it could happen. We've spent a good chunk of money this year having the trees around our rental properties to get a good haircut. We'll see.
The truth is you can only do so much. You just never know. Plan for the worst, pray for the best, and hope your neighbors are doing the same. If I'm not around much for the next week or two you'll know we've got a lot going on at the properties. Five years ago we lost power for a week due to Maria. I did the idiot and let my freezers get full again. Sigh. How in the heck did I let this happen? At least I have the packing strap to put around the freezer if the power goes out. The stupid thing needs a new gasket and when it gets too warm loses its seal.
Nope, Wednesday or Thursday. Depends on if the storm speeds up or slows down. It hasn't even cross Cuba yet.
TxGal
Day by day
h_oder
Veteran Member
Mom is in Ft. Myers - looks like they may escape the worst of it, being about an hour south of Tampa (hopefully).
She does have an option to stay with friends who live in Bonita and have a home generator, as well as options to temporarily relocate to the 3rd floor of her unit (she lives on the 1st floor) if there looks to be any flooding.
We talked last night about getting some buckets filled with water for flushing / washing, as well as creating extra ice for her freezer (filling up ziplock bags with water and putting them in the freezer now, so that they are solid if/when she loses power in the storm).
I think I'm more worried for her than she is, but then she just lost her husband 6 weeks ago...
She does have an option to stay with friends who live in Bonita and have a home generator, as well as options to temporarily relocate to the 3rd floor of her unit (she lives on the 1st floor) if there looks to be any flooding.
We talked last night about getting some buckets filled with water for flushing / washing, as well as creating extra ice for her freezer (filling up ziplock bags with water and putting them in the freezer now, so that they are solid if/when she loses power in the storm).
I think I'm more worried for her than she is, but then she just lost her husband 6 weeks ago...
Not showing an eye...yet.
TxGal
Day by day
Hurricane Ian forms into powerful storm, prompting evacuation order in Tampa
Hurricane Ian has winds of 75 mph. Ian is expected to become a major hurricane within the next day or two. It escalated from Tropical Storm Ian Monday.
www.foxnews.com
FLORIDA
Published September 26, 2022 11:21am EDT
Hurricane Ian forms into powerful storm, prompting evacuation order in Tampa
Residents in Tampa have received a mandatory evacuation order as Hurricane Ian approaches
By Andrea Vacchiano , Anders Hagstrom | Fox News
Tropical Storm Ian strengthened into Hurricane Ian Monday morning, as coastal residents brace for major impacts from the storm as the week progresses.
Hurricane status was declared at around 5:00 a.m. as the storm's winds strengthened to 75 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Ian is expected to become a significant hurricane within the next 48 hours. A Hurricane Watch was issued for Florida's Gulf Coast, including Tampa Bay.
Hillsborough County, which contains Tampa, ordered a mandatory evacuation for residents living in the city's coastal area. It also announced a voluntary evacuation for most of the rest of the county.
View: https://twitter.com/CityofTampa/status/1574403415316144128
The storm is currently approaching Western Cuba.
FLORIDA KEYS UNDER TROPICAL STORM WATCH AS IAN GAINS STRENGTH IN THE CARIBBEAN
View: https://twitter.com/NHC_Atlantic/status/1574321898174808064
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of the impacts of Hurricane Ian. He urged all Floridians to prepare for the storm.
A map showing Hurricane Ian. (FOX Weather)
The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday or Friday.
Warm Wisconsin
Easy as 3.141592653589..
Evac.
Let the crazy begin.
Let the crazy begin.
20Gauge
TB Fanatic
We have a generation of people who have never even heard of Katrina