October 10, 20188 yr Didn't see a thread yet. Looks like this thing gained some major strength the last few hours. Currently a Cat 4 at landfall with 145 mph winds, with gusts to 175. Pressure down to 928. Not many buildings will sustain that. Looks like Tyndall AFB might be vaporized, it's right in the path of the eye. They will get a 9 - 13 ft. storm surge.
October 10, 20188 yr know what i find ironic? my brother used to live in orlando. years ago, they got whacked with a smaller hurricane.......found neighbors shit in their back yard, etc. he was terrified. so what's he do? he moves out to the west coast. where this shit's common. i can't wait to hear the wailing "poor me" shit from him. don't get me wrong....i don't wish anything bad on anyone....but the dude's a turd
October 10, 20188 yr Author Winds now up to 150 mph at landfall, pressure down to 923. Cat 5, is 157 mph. Hurricane Katrina was at 920 at landfall and 135 mph, but was a larger diameter storm.
October 10, 20188 yr It looks like it will scoot by us, here in the Tampa Bay area. But the panhandle will get hit hard. I hope they survive. We're talking about upwards of 14' storm surge.. And those are very low lying areas as well. My favorite BBQ place in FL is out there. Gotta hope they make it!
October 10, 20188 yr My parents are flying down to Raleigh tomorrow - hopefully it stays south... IDK it may be rough... Luckily they're flying through Newark so if stuff gets cancelled, they can stay with us.
October 10, 20188 yr Yeah, that’s gonna be a brutal storm. Glad we got home from Savannah Monday. Hold on tight, our Florida brothers and sisters.
October 10, 20188 yr Author 3 hours ago, dajonga said: That thing is the size of Georgia! It looks like it will go into Georgia still holding together as a Cat 4 at 140 mph. Unbelievable.
October 10, 20188 yr Author The eye of the storm went directly over Tyndall AFB, base of F22 training, they took a direct hit.
October 11, 20188 yr My youngest is an FSU student in Tallahassee. He drove back to Amelia island Monday late afternoon. Classes announced canceled tues-fri Sunday night. Most of his professors canceled Monday on their own.
October 11, 20188 yr My youngest is an FSU student in Tallahassee. He drove back to Amelia island Monday late afternoon. Classes announced canceled tues-fri Sunday night. Most of his professors canceled Monday on their own. Did you have any impact where you are? So far in St Johns just light rain although they have tornado watch in effect till 3am. Heard on the news one might have touched down in Clay.
October 11, 20188 yr Nothing on the island, though we are on the other side of the state. I did have a few coconuts was ashore.
October 11, 20188 yr 8 hours ago, Howard said: Did you have any impact where you are? So far in St Johns just light rain although they have tornado watch in effect till 3am. Heard on the news one might have touched down in Clay. I’m in NYC for the giants game today but my wife said it rained but then was quite nice.
October 11, 20188 yr All clear here in Tampa Bay! The costal areas of my county may have a little bit of storm surge with which to deal, but....
October 11, 20188 yr 3 hours ago, Rob0115 said: My wife sent me a photo from the island and it looks like a great day there Yea I think the weather up there is worse than here. My wife's plane out of Newark is delayed due to weather to come back to Jacksonville. 90 degrees and sunny here today.
October 11, 20188 yr Bumpy ride but my parents made it to Raleigh. 90+ minute delays from here in Newark and no drink service, but they made it.
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