Originally Posted by Bearcat:
One hit Fort Myers and made Sanibel Island look like an apocalypse a year or two ago, then IIRC went up the coast a bit, but not a direct hit to TB.
I was in Captiva at the time. It made landfall about 36 hours after we left, though we changed our flights to leave a day early. But there was definitely nothing close to this kind of chaos. We were surprised how nonchalant everyone was. I’m wondering why this one has produced so much more panic than that one, but I guess the damage that one did could be a factor. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bearcat:
One hit Fort Myers and made Sanibel Island look like an apocalypse a year or two ago, then IIRC went up the coast a bit, but not a direct hit to TB.
Ian, 2022. Fort Myers had 108mph sustained winds, gusts to 140. [Reply]
Originally Posted by ThrobProng:
Will Floridians accept such blatant socialism in their state? Not to be political, but it goes against everything many Floridians stand for.
lol who do you think lives on the water? Mostly Republicans. Rich Republicans. And that group usually gets their way. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
lol who do you think lives on the water? Mostly Republicans. Rich Republicans. And that group usually gets their way.
Martha Vinyard would like a word, then again you would probably send poor people away on busses within minutes. [Reply]
Originally Posted by FlaChief58:
We're getting some pretty good gusts and it's pouring now. This is where I am in relation to the storm.
My 80 year old aunt lives alone in Winterhaven near Orlando. I texted her on Monday and she said "I'm going to bat(ten) down the hatches" She said she hoped it would weaken by the time it gets to her. I just texted her and she responded the rain had stopped and was waiting for the hurricane. Worried about trees falling and was going to sleep in the hallway :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Straight, No Chaser:
My 80 year old aunt lives alone in Winterhaven near Orlando. I texted her on Monday and she said "I'm going to bat(ten) down the hatches" She said she hoped it would weaken by the time it gets to her. I just texted her and she responded the rain had stopped and was waiting for the hurricane. Worried about trees falling and was going to sleep in the hallway :-)
We'll be praying for her and everyone else in the direct path. Hopefully she's not in a mobile home. [Reply]