Hurricane Irma - #2

[EuTuCroquet?]

It is starting to get windy outside even though the sun is shining. Cannot tell if the winds are part of Irma or just normal....

Looks like ya might be within the borders of the tornado watch that's currently in effect. Stay safe, Mary! ❤️


[emoji202]MOO

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Not for 18 or more hrs

Meteorologists have been talking about the "right turn" for two days. I thought it was imminent.

 

[angelainwi]

There have been people surfing the waves for the last hour on the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Cam

 

[killarney rose]

I'm in SE AL. The wind has picked up this morning and we are getting gusts out of the south.

 

[JanetElaine]

There have been people surfing the waves for the last hour on the Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Cam

I've been watching that one. Constantly people on the beach too, even with kids. But the surfers really take the cake.

 

[angelainwi]

There was one dude dancing for a long time that had me cracking up

 

[rsd1200]

These cams are working now. Seems a lot of other Key West cams are unavailable:

Ocean Key Resort, KW: http://www.fla-keys.com/webcams/ocean-key-sunset-pier/
Sloppy Joe'a Duval, KW: http://www.fla-keys.com/webcams/sloppy-joes-crowd/
Southernmost Beach Resort, KW: http://www.fla-keys.com/webcams/southernmost-beach/
Ocean Key Resort, KW: http://www.fla-keys.com/webcams/sunset/
Wicker Guest House, KW: http://www.fla-keys.com/webcams/wicker-guest-house/
Tranquility Bay Resort, Marathon: http://www.fla-keys.com/webcams/tranquility-bay/

The Mallory Square cam just came back: http://www.fla-keys.com/webcams/mallory-square/

I just checked in at http://www.liveduvalstreet.com/ and it is up and running. Naples has taken their pier cam down to preserve the equipment.

 

[popsicle]

Meteorologists have been talking about the "right turn" for two days. I thought it was imminent.

:lol:

After I replied I realized how late it was. It was 18+ hrs this morning so I guess it is probably 11+ now? But then it is moving at a snails pace so who knows.

 

[angelainwi]

Evacuation order issued for @MacDill_AFB in Tampa, where @CENTCOM is headquartered. #HurricanIrma

 

[angelainwi]

ManateePublicSafety‏ @MCGPublicSafety 47m47 minutes ago

SHELTER UPDATE: Manatee HS now full. We will be opening Miller Elementary today at 2pm as an additional #Shelter

 

[popsicle]

I was going to cut my back and front yards today and my side yard Monday... but now I can't stop watching these cameras. :blushing: :shame:

 

[angelainwi]

Michael Lowry‏Verified account @MichaelRLowry 2h2 hours ago

I cannot overstate the severity of storm surge risk to west Florida. 8 ft Tampa, 10-15 ft #Naples/#FortMyers. If ordered to leave, GO! #Irma

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Sorry if this has already been posted and I missed it. FEMA has launched a Hurricane Irma rumor control blog.

This is a great idea and resource, imo.

Here's one listed the site:

RUMOR: Pets in Shelters and Hotels

"There are reports emergency shelters are required to accommodate pets and service animals belonging to people who have evacuated. This is TRUE. (September 8)

"There are also reports hotels are required to accommodate pets for people who have evacuated. This is FALSE. (September 8)

"Shelters

"Congress passed the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act (Pub. L. 109-308 (2006)) to ensure that emergency operations rescue, care, shelter, and meet the essential needs of household pets and service animals.

"Hotels

"Hotels and motels participating do not fall under the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act (Pub. L. 109-308 (2006)). Please call the hotel before you go and ask if pets are permitted.

"Hotels must accept service animals and individuals with access and functional needs should check with the hotel to ensure if accessible lodging accommodations are available to meet their needs."



‪https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-irma-rumor-control‬


[emoji202]MOO

 

[CARIIS]

Michael Lowry‏Verified account @MichaelRLowry 2h2 hours ago

I cannot overstate the severity of storm surge risk to west Florida. 8 ft Tampa, 10-15 ft #Naples/#FortMyers. If ordered to leave, GO! #Irma

Charlie was suppossed to landfall there and I dont remember exact but there is sometihing serious in tampa as it relates to storn searge ( not dealing with spell check!) and the Bays etc

 

[popsicle]

[video=twitter;906570004132331520]https://twitter.com/CBS6CraigAdams/status/906570004132331520[/video]

[FONT=&quot]Eye if Irma now visible on Key West radar has hurricane starts more of a northwesterly turn[/FONT]

 

[CARIIS]

iles n]]]

I'm 40 miles from the Fla. line....close to Tallahassee. .No best scenarios.

I dont think any weather stuff like in the centrl part or north has anything to do with her -- we rained last night and a bit ago

its fl in Sept!! i think!

 

[EuTuCroquet?]

Funny! I feel the need to share a laugh.

[video=twitter;906366780247040000]https://twitter.com/ziyatong/status/906366780247040000[/video]

[emoji202]MOO

 

[CARIIS]

This simulation of the possible storm surge in the Miami area is frightening! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys0nGDN06xE


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my god

 

[GigTu]

I know we need to focus on prep and future, but here's some home video (?) from the Caribbean. Shows what a Cat5 can do, and why I wish people would not try to ride it out. Scary.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=21wKryhrf2k

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Is there any precedent for Irma shooting the narrows between Cuba and Florida and just keeping on going into the Gulf? If so, with the storm having the width of the Gulf and its shallow warm waters to cross, this could be a very different situation.