Hurricane Milton needs it's own thread. tropical storm to Cat 5

[outside shooter]

There's lots of tornados popping up this afternoon, even near the Atlantic side, in western Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River counties, plus the ones down on alligator alley.

This is a long way removed from the center of Milton. The right side of a big hurricane tends to spawn these, even far ahead of the wind field

 

[secondasky]

I know. Those joints took a hit from Helene, but can be restored from looking at photos . Milton will wipe them out. There’s a big commercial fish processing place at Cortex, that could disappear. St Armand’s? That could be damaged beyond repair. There are many large trees in those islands that have been there for decades. All will be gone. Probably new cuts to the inland waterway, much development swept away, more barren landscape. Returning to nature.

Columbia has been closed for quite a while.

 

[secondasky]

St Armand’s has a very high number of Bentley’s per capita. Dick Vitale lives nearby. Lots of high dollar losses. All of that makes St. Armand’s a low FEMA priority.

I think Dick still lives at Lakewood Ranch area farther out.

 

[swman]

These hurricanes affect insurance premiums and construction costs all over the country to some degree.

After Ian here in SWFL our home insurance premium doubled. Forced us to search for another provider. Really liked my local agent but he understood. I’m sure we’re going to get another significant increase after Milton.

 

[swman]

I'm on the outer fringes of the "cone" in Northern Palm Beach County (Atlantic side). We will probably will see 35-40 mph winds and 2-3 inches of rain. No biggie. We have impact windows and are prepped for any power outage. I'm heading home to bring in the pool/patio furniture and grill.

I’m over in Bonita Springs on the SW gulf coast. Put all of our pool furniture up under the patio overhang and against the slider doors. We have hurricane windows in the front but shutters for the rest. I don’t put them up this time around. Based on storms’ wind direction, our neighbors home should shield from the worst of it. Toughest thing was getting the big tv down from the wall. Our autistic son helped me but he has some difficulty with some things because he’s unsure of himself. My wife flew to Indiana yesterday so she couldn’t help. It was just he and I and the dogs and they were no help.

 

[Stuffshot]

If anyone would like to listen to a real leader, tune to Wink news and listen to RonDeSantis directing response teams!

Or, visit Trump's web site and watch him direct the hurricane with just a Sharpie.

 

[mcmurtry66]

Or, visit Trump's web site and watch him direct the hurricane with just a Sharpie.

 

[Stuffshot]

I love how they've been putting Melania out there a lot lately. She was on the Five yesterday. Once you get over the accent you immediately realize that she's much smarter and more knowledgeable on the issues than the woman who has been Vice President the past 4 years. Incredible.

Yeah. Democrats love it, too.

Melania Trump says she supports abortion rights, putting her at odds with the GOP

Melania Trump has revealed her support for abortion rights ahead of the release of her upcoming memoir.

apnews.com

 

[Stuffshot]

Much more intelligent than her husband who continues to deteriorate before our eyes.

She is the best wife money can pay for.

If I were President, I would give her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, just for putting up with Donald,

 

[Spartans9312]

Big tornado reported north of Jupiter

 

[stollcpa]

My Family definitely can use some prayers! My grandma, mom, aunt, and uncle are in Port Charolette and have no choice but to ride this out! My grandma is in hospice and cant leave. Luckily they’ll have a generator but a 9-10ft storm surge can almost demolish buildings! I’m kinda scared shitless right now! They all luckily survived Charlie years ago that basically demolished neighborhoods around them, but this one seems to be much worse! God bless anyone of your families in the path of this hurricane!

Man

That’s all my favorite part of fla. Siesta key etc

Siesta Key beaches are some of the most beautiful anywhere in the World.

 

[Spartans9312]

 

[Harry Hondo]

The more Kamala talks the more people dislike her. Her incompetence (and stupidity) shines through. She continually gets softball questions yet is always surprised by them. She’s clueless. She plateaued a long time ago. She will lose this election spectacularly provided no funny business.

Um.. she’s not exactly facing a genius. Trump is very unlikable and is notorious for saying really stupid things. His running mate is bright, Trump not so much.

Good luck with the “but she’s dumb” shtick:

"Incandescently stupid": Former DHS official says he had to "dumb" down classified memos for Trump

Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor said "Trump literally can't read" a regular memo

www.yahoo.com

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

This video is wild - starts closer to 3 min in

 

[Univee2]

This video is wild - starts closer to 3 min in

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My SIL and her husband boogied out of Venice this morning and got to Orlando to stay with their son, who manages a bar/restaurant in a hotel.

Unfortunately, as they left late, thinking they’d ride it out, they didn’t move their two horses, Cruise and Bourbon. Praying for their safety but fearful that they might not make it.

 

[larsIU]

 

[Baller23Boogie]

 

[CO. Hoosier]

I know. Those joints took a hit from Helene, but can be restored from looking at photos . Milton will wipe them out. There’s a big commercial fish processing place at Cortex, that could disappear. St Armand’s? That could be damaged beyond repair. There are many large trees in those islands that have been there for decades. All will be gone. Probably new cuts to the inland waterway, much development swept away, more barren landscape. Returning to nature.

Looks like Tampa and Anna Maria will not see the worst of it. siesta key is gettin hammered. Amazing how quickly things change.

 

[UncleMark]

Looks like Tampa and Anna Maria will not see the worst of it. siesta key is gettin hammered. Amazing how quickly things change.

If what I'm seeing on TV is accurate, this has dropped to a Cat 3 from Cat 5 and the storm surges are going to be somewhat less that predicted earlier.

 

[hookyIU1990]

If what I'm seeing on TV is accurate, this has dropped to a Cat 3 from Cat 5 and the storm surges are going to be somewhat less that predicted earlier.

Hope so. Helene flooded my cousin in Tampa. They've been staying with his wife's sister, also in Tampa. Currently in Atlanta riding it out and hoping that the surge isn't over 10', otherwise his SiL's place will be flooded out too.

Retired client in the area is riding it out in West Palm. Said Helene did hurt them, but a 15' surge would be "a big problem".

 

[ulrey]

So, dipshit, did Trump increase sanctions against Iran, decrease them or leave them the same?

You add nothing to the MAGA cause by acting like you do.

Or, visit Trump's web site and watch him direct the hurricane with just a Sharpie.

TDS is real folks.
Stay safe.

 

[DrHoops]

Prayers for the people in Florida.

That always works.

 

[Bowlmania]

Wind gusts to 102 mph in St Pete and roof blown off Tropicana Field.

 

[Bowlmania]

If what I'm seeing on TV is accurate, this has dropped to a Cat 3 from Cat 5 and the storm surges are going to be somewhat less that predicted earlier.

Bad storm surge in Venice down through Punta Gorda.

 

[Lucy01]

Or, visit Trump's web site and watch him direct the hurricane with just a Sharpie.

This is a dumb post,even for you!

 

[Baller23Boogie]

 

[Spartans9312]

 

[Spartans9312]

 

[Spartans9312]

 

[Spartans9312]

 

[Marvin the Martian]

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Normally hurricanes spin up weak tornadoes, F1 and 2. There have been several 3s and maybe 4s. It is tragic, and an awe inspiring display of power at the same time.

 

[hookyIU1990]

Wind gusts to 102 mph in St Pete and roof blown off Tropicana Field.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

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That stadium has always been an abomination. Sometimes, a sign from above isn't a bad thing.

 

[hookyIU1990]

My Aunt is riding it out in Ft. Myers. They've already lost power and have been on their generator since around noon, if I understood the text correctly.

She lost one section of screen on the pool lanai. The power was off and on most of yesterday but it came back on around 4:30 this morning and has stayed on.

 

[UncleMark]

She lost one section of screen on the pool lanai. The power was off and on most of yesterday but it came back on around 4:30 this morning and has stayed on.

Oh the Humanity!!!

j/k

 

[hookyIU1990]

Oh the Humanity!!!

j/k

It's so incongruent with all the photos of tornadoes and damage to think that she lost a 3x6 section of screen, and that was it.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

She lost one section of screen on the pool lanai. The power was off and on most of yesterday but it came back on around 4:30 this morning and has stayed on.

A friend of mine in Tampa is still without power and has been for almost 24 hrs.

 

[DANC]

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I drove right by that funnel cloud and took some pics but I don't know how to post them here.

Got to Ft. Lauderdale around 11:30 and stayed last night. Turns out we still have power at our condo in Bonita Springs so we are heading back there later today.

The winds in Ft. Lauderdale were fierce.

 

[ChicagoFineForNow]

I understand this is a serious situation but this is all I can think of.

 

[DANC]

Don't worry @DANC . Kamala has this.

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If she wins, we are in deep shit.