Hurricane Michael

[T&C]

Gonna be a rough few days ahead along the eastern gulf/panhandle. Looks like Georgia will see some trouble too... now projected to be a Cat. 3 when it makes landfall.

 

http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/weather/tropical

[frostbitmic]

Getting strong in a hurry ... Stay safe, avoid UFO's and identified flying objects.

[Marv's Neighbor]

The Carolina "low country" will suffer with this.  They're still under water from the last one.
 

[boyst]

Another yawn

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

Hurricane Michael Forecast to Intensify and Bring a Dangerous Threat of Storm Surge, Damaging Winds to Florida's Panhandle

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2018-10-08-hurricane-michael-forecast-gulf-coast-florida

At a Glance

Michael is forecast to intensify as it tracks into the Gulf of Mexico.

Michael will threaten the northeastern Gulf Coast by Wednesday, potentially as a major hurricane.

Storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain are likely impacts along the northeastern Gulf Coast.

Hurricane watches and storm surge watches have been issued along Florida's Panhandle.

Heavy rain and strong winds will spread farther inland across parts of the Southeast after landfall.

 

Hurricane Michael will continue to intensify and is forecast to strike Florida's Panhandle as a Category 3 with dangerous storm surge flooding, destructive winds and flooding rainfall. Michael will also bring heavy rain and strong winds to other parts of the Southeast after it moves inland.

Michael is currently centered about 20 miles southwest of the western tip of Cuba and is moving north.

 

 

 

I'm sitting right in it's path. with the water being so warm in the gulf this should intensify quite a bit in the next 48 hrs.

 

hunker down

 

 

 

 

[T&C]

2 minutes ago, no name said:

Hurricane Michael Forecast to Intensify and Bring a Dangerous Threat of Storm Surge, Damaging Winds to Florida's Panhandle

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2018-10-08-hurricane-michael-forecast-gulf-coast-florida

At a Glance

Michael is forecast to intensify as it tracks into the Gulf of Mexico.

Michael will threaten the northeastern Gulf Coast by Wednesday, potentially as a major hurricane.

Storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain are likely impacts along the northeastern Gulf Coast.

Hurricane watches and storm surge watches have been issued along Florida's Panhandle.

Heavy rain and strong winds will spread farther inland across parts of the Southeast after landfall.

 

Hurricane Michael will continue to intensify and is forecast to strike Florida's Panhandle as a Category 3 with dangerous storm surge flooding, destructive winds and flooding rainfall. Michael will also bring heavy rain and strong winds to other parts of the Southeast after it moves inland.

Michael is currently centered about 20 miles southwest of the western tip of Cuba and is moving north.

 

 

 

I'm sitting right in it's path. with the water being so warm in the gulf this should intensify quite a bit in the next 48 hrs.

 

hunker down

 

 

 

 

Yow. What town/city do you live in? I'm just east of Tampa and to be honest I'm glad this mofo is going somewhere's else this go around... I'm still cleaning up from Irma last Sept.

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

pensacola 

26 minutes ago, T&C said:

Yow. What town/city do you live in? I'm just east of Tampa and to be honest I'm glad this mofo is going somewhere's else this go around... I'm still cleaning up from Irma last Sept.

 

Edited October 8, 2018 by no name

[njbuff]

2 hours ago, Boyst62 said:

Another yawn

 

Hurricanes are certainly a yawn, aren't they?

[/dev/null]

2 hours ago, no name said:

pensacola 

 

 

 

[boyst]

43 minutes ago, njbuff said:

 

Hurricanes are certainly a yawn, aren't they?

Honestly, yes

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

20 minutes ago, Boyst62 said:

Honestly, yes

 

why do you say that?

[T&C]

It appears that the current track has shifted "slightly" to the west... forward speed has increased to 9mph so that is a good thing. On the other hand, this will really hamper the Carolina's... they don't need any more big rain.

 

 

 

[njbuff]

30 minutes ago, no name said:

 

why do you say that?

 

I have no idea why that person would say that.

 

I don't know if he/she is trying to be funny or what not.

[Boca BIlls]

As someone who lost everything in Hurricane Sandy years back hurricanes are nice laughing matter, every one of them is unique and you never know what they will do. Just b.c you got a tail end of a hurricane and it didnt seem bad is no reason to make fun.

[Augie]

I spent 3 decades in prime hurricane territory. I fully respect them, but won’t get too worked up about a relatively fast moving Cat 3. It’s a few rainy days, from my experience. Losing power (mostly cable and AC) is the worst we ever got. Now, if you get a Cat 4-5, run like hell! SERIOUSLY! 

[Marv's Neighbor]

5 hours ago, T&C said:

Yow. What town/city do you live in? I'm just east of Tampa and to be honest I'm glad this mofo is going somewhere's else this go around... I'm still cleaning up from Irma last Sept.

Being on the East side of one of these can be very problematic.  That's where the winds and tornado activity can be heaviest.

[boyst]

1 hour ago, no name said:

 

why do you say that?

between the media hyping up a 5mph wind and telling us every 5 years that the end is nigh (currently 2032, i think) I just have found I don't give a damn what they're saying.  hurricanes are great for ratings.  we don't see that much surrounding forest fires, tornadoes, etc., but it happens, too.  it sells.  

 

next up:

if you live in an area where hurricanes are prevalent then its on you to mitigate the downsides.  insurance, preparation, and the opportunity to make smart decisions.  if you live in a coastal city in the tropical regions you're probably going to get hit by a hurricane.   don't ask for pity because you were too stupid to leave your home, didn't prep your home, or had your home broken in to while you fled.  if you live in Miami, New Orleans, Charleston, VAB, Houston, etc. and don't know how to prepare for something like this.

 

hurricanes are a yawn because i prepare for them, i've been through them, and i know how to take care of myself like a capable adult.

1 hour ago, njbuff said:

 

I have no idea why that person would say that.

 

I don't know if he/she is trying to be funny or what not.

well, read above.

31 minutes ago, Augie said:

I spent 3 decades in prime hurricane territory. I fully respect them, but won’t get too worked up about a relatively fast moving Cat 3. It’s a few rainy days, from my experience. Losing power (mostly cable and AC) is the worst we ever got. Now, if you get a Cat 4-5, run like hell! SERIOUSLY! 

this is honest.

 

and those serious cat 4 and cat 5 are not that frequent or serious that one should truly live their life in concern.  and if they do, they need to move from hurricane country.

[T&C]

LOL

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

19 minutes ago, Boyst62 said:

between the media hyping up a 5mph wind and telling us every 5 years that the end is nigh (currently 2032, i think) I just have found I don't give a damn what they're saying.  hurricanes are great for ratings.  we don't see that much surrounding forest fires, tornadoes, etc., but it happens, too.  it sells.  

 

I don't pay a lot of attention to media. read some to keep up on where/when it may come through. weather channel mainly. I'm not one easily absorbed to the hype from the media.

 

 

19 minutes ago, Boyst62 said:

 

next up:

if you live in an area where hurricanes are prevalent then its on you to mitigate the downsides.  insurance, preparation, and the opportunity to make smart decisions.  if you live in a coastal city in the tropical regions you're probably going to get hit by a hurricane.   don't ask for pity because you were too stupid to leave your home, didn't prep your home, or had your home broken in to while you fled.  if you live in Miami, New Orleans, Charleston, VAB, Houston, etc. and don't know how to prepare for something like this.

 

all of the above for the most part is common sense. I've rode out many hurricanes, tornadoes, snow storms, the whole 9. I do believe this one may pick up some and bring with it some damage. as long as lives are not lost, materiel things can be replaced.

 

no worries mac, we're good, just asking.  

[gatorbait]

3 hours ago, Boyst62 said:

Honestly, yes

Says the guy who lives a hundred miles inland. Live on the coast and sit through a 4 or 5 and I bet you’ll change your mind.