Everyone in the country will watch those people that stayed having to be rescued and think, "why didn't that idiot leave, because it is putting those first responders at risk."
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Don't want to be a shmuck about Florida about to face nature's wrath, but there's an old internet meme that if you google "florida man [your birthday]" there's bound to be some news of some Florida man having done something utterly stupid and/or illegal on that day.It's funny you say that. I watch a lot of true crime documentaries and Florida comes up time and again as the setting for some crazy murder/murders. Maybe it's something in the water? Utah comes up quite a bit, as well.
On topic, this morning I wondered and googled if hurricanes can be nuked to dissipate. Funnily enough there's been research done on the idea and the answer is categorically that nuking a hurricane wouldn't do anything to it other than make it radioactive and more destructive.
Wishing all the best for our West Coast Floridians....
My parents lived on Manasota Key (just S of Sarasota), and this one looks to center on their old house. They are both long gone from this earth.
My parents lived on Manasota Key (just S of Sarasota), and this one looks to center on their old house. They are both long gone from this earth.
Trying not to celebrate prematurely but it looking rather good right now. Hurricane is south of Tampa so the storm surge won’t devastate the Bay. I’m sitting just on the south side of the eye which is some kind of wind sheer zone that is relatively mild and minimal wind. Looks like Cat 2 at landfall and thankfully moving through fast. Supposed to hit Sarasota around 8 pm EST. Worst should be over by midnight.
Keeping fingers crossed.
Keeping fingers crossed.
Rain, up here in Ocala. So far so good.
I've been praying and lit a candle at Mass this morning for all you in Florida!
We evacuated on Monday. A normal 2.5 hour drive to Gainesville took 5 hours. Our friend that left on Tuesday took 6 hours to get here.
Brian stayed up late Monday and recorded two podcast episodes, then flew to Vegas on Tuesday.
I set up my end of the podcast for yesterday from the hotel, and did my work ahead for next Tuesday as well.
For Helene, it took us 4 days to get power back. If it's the same this time (not counting on it with a much worse storm for St. Pete), then we would get power back on Monday.
I have to head home by Monday unless I want to go without prescription meds. Hoping for power, or may have to find a new solution in the local area when we go back.
As of now, home still has power as I can watch the storm on my cameras. We always lose it when the storm hits. It's pretty much guaranteed.
St. Pete is getting hit in two hours with a cat 3, and it seems Brian's house in Orlando will get hit with a cat 2 or 1 soon after.
Hoping we both come home to minimal damage. He flies home Tuesday.
Brian stayed up late Monday and recorded two podcast episodes, then flew to Vegas on Tuesday.
I set up my end of the podcast for yesterday from the hotel, and did my work ahead for next Tuesday as well.
For Helene, it took us 4 days to get power back. If it's the same this time (not counting on it with a much worse storm for St. Pete), then we would get power back on Monday.
I have to head home by Monday unless I want to go without prescription meds. Hoping for power, or may have to find a new solution in the local area when we go back.
As of now, home still has power as I can watch the storm on my cameras. We always lose it when the storm hits. It's pretty much guaranteed.
St. Pete is getting hit in two hours with a cat 3, and it seems Brian's house in Orlando will get hit with a cat 2 or 1 soon after.
Hoping we both come home to minimal damage. He flies home Tuesday.
They just shut down the water and sewage plants at home, so no flushing the toilet or taking a shower.
The outer bands are now hitting Long Boat Key, which is next to Sarasota, and about an hour drive south of St. Pete.
The outer bands are now hitting Long Boat Key, which is next to Sarasota, and about an hour drive south of St. Pete.
We're into it at this point, have experienced some wind speeds measured at 95 to 100 mph. Storm surge predictions now are mostly 1/2 of what they were previously. North of us should see heavy rains. Lost power a little bit ago, generator getting it done. Looking goof thus far.
Getting pretty strong winds here in Broward county, but nothing out of the ordinary. Surprisingly very little rain so far. Some tornados have been reported around, but I haven't seen any. Smoking a pipe in the wind proves to be challenging haha, even the Zippo fails.
Stay safe out there!
Stay safe out there!
My Dad's advice seems to come into play here..."Call upon God, but row away from the rocks!" I'll modify the last part to "run towards higher ground!". Stay safe and God bless!
All the storms are nasty. But there are some who deserves the title "bitch". Then that Helene, she was so nasty she's in category "cunt" all by herself. Milton might just turn out to be the "dick".
Back home, thankfully, the storm was well less than anticipated. 25 to 30 mph winds right now, medium heavy rain. I noticed a fair amount of tree limbs down on the way home. Savoring a bowl of tobacco while being thankful at the moment. Praise the Lord and may he lift up others in the midst of this storm.
People are already selling merch. Seems a bit too soon for that seeing as the hurricane is still going on, but that's free enterprise, I suppose
Thankfully it seems it was a lot milder than anticipated. Hope you're all well!
Seemingly not as bad as the news / weather reporting blew it up to be, but ...
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office:
Effective immediately, all access points to Pinellas County are closed until further notice as officials begin assessing damage.
There is extensive damage in certain parts of the county including downed trees, downed power infrastructure, and flooding that make the roadways extremely dangerous. Additionally, power is out in 60% of the county and there is no potable water or sewer in the City of St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and Lealman.
We’re asking residents to continue to shelter in place and stay off the roadways. If you left the county, do not return until the county is reopened.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office:
Effective immediately, all access points to Pinellas County are closed until further notice as officials begin assessing damage.
There is extensive damage in certain parts of the county including downed trees, downed power infrastructure, and flooding that make the roadways extremely dangerous. Additionally, power is out in 60% of the county and there is no potable water or sewer in the City of St. Petersburg, Gulfport, and Lealman.
We’re asking residents to continue to shelter in place and stay off the roadways. If you left the county, do not return until the county is reopened.
All my best wishes from Germany. We have our share of floodings here so we know what you are going through. Good luck everyone 
Tropicana Field roof ripped off by winds during Hurricane Milton
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — Hurricane Milton's winds ripped off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Wednesday evening.
Tropicana Field was a staging area for hundreds of Florida National Guardsmen and electrical workers before the storm.
www.abcactionnews.com
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — Hurricane Milton's winds ripped off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Wednesday evening.
Tropicana Field was a staging area for hundreds of Florida National Guardsmen and electrical workers before the storm.
Tropicana Field roof ripped off by winds during Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton's winds ripped off the roof of Tropicana Field. The storm made landfall around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
www.abcactionnews.com
Crane collapses into Times’ office building amid thrashing Milton winds.
