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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Sep 6, 2017 3:02am
You're living on the edge man. I've never been apart of a hurricane evacuation but you'd think the longer you wait, the more people you're competing with in a shorter amount of time before it hits.Terry_Tate;1870150 wrote:I think I've got everybody else on board with leaving Thursday morning now. There's 8 of us so it's not just my decision. Definitely trying to get everybody on board with getting the F out of here, lol. It looks like we could still be alright to fly out Saturday but I don't want to risk it. Just not worth it to risk being stuck here.
salto
Posts: 2,611
Sep 6, 2017 4:10am
I was talking with someone who lives somewhere central Florida and is riding it out. Lots of people who live inland Florida think they are safe.......unreal.Spock;1870101 wrote:Don't understand why able bodied people would stay. Just drive North a few hours and hang out.
salto
Posts: 2,611
Sep 6, 2017 4:12am
This. Don't wait until tomorrow. Much better to leave a day early than being too late...friendfromlowry;1870158 wrote:You're living on the edge man. I've never been apart of a hurricane evacuation but you'd think the longer you wait, the more people you're competing with in a shorter amount of time before it hits.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Sep 6, 2017 4:42am
I know someone in the Dominican who was posting on Facebook all weekend about how they were going to be flying out Monday, and they're now waiting it out in an island house.Terry_Tate;1870150 wrote:I think I've got everybody else on board with leaving Thursday morning now. There's 8 of us so it's not just my decision. Definitely trying to get everybody on board with getting the F out of here, lol. It looks like we could still be alright to fly out Saturday but I don't want to risk it. Just not worth it to risk being stuck here.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Sep 6, 2017 9:24am
I just saw some models are starting to show it going eastward just brushing Florida and hammering the Carolinas. It's crazy how unpredictable this storm is
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iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Sep 6, 2017 11:40am
Hopefully it keeps going east... Supposed to be flying to Pitt on Friday and then coming back to Myrtle on Sunday, then would have to drive the 2 hours South to Charleston, and then hope it isn't coming or turn around and evacuate. Or hope the flight even gets to Myrtle on Sunday. Thinking of just cancelling the trip. Would be out $200, but better than being stressed the whole weekend, plus out pets, etc. We are 8 miles away from the ocean and have a 4 foot crawl space, but the wind scares me, not the flooding.Crimson streak;1870211 wrote:I just saw some models are starting to show it going eastward just brushing Florida and hammering the Carolinas. It's crazy how unpredictable this storm is
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Sep 6, 2017 12:26pm
Do you live in myrtle? I know last year it was pretty rough. The marsh walk was in pieces.iclfan2;1870237 wrote:Hopefully it keeps going east... Supposed to be flying to Pitt on Friday and then coming back to Myrtle on Sunday, then would have to drive the 2 hours South to Charleston, and then hope it isn't coming or turn around and evacuate. Or hope the flight even gets to Myrtle on Sunday. Thinking of just cancelling the trip. Would be out $200, but better than being stressed the whole weekend, plus out pets, etc. We are 8 miles away from the ocean and have a 4 foot crawl space, but the wind scares me, not the flooding.
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iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Sep 6, 2017 12:52pm
Charleston, but flying (until I cancel it) out and into Myrtle. We didn't get hit too hard with Matthew last year, at least in the suburb I am in.Crimson streak;1870271 wrote:Do you live in myrtle? I know last year it was pretty rough. The marsh walk was in pieces.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Sep 6, 2017 12:56pm
Got a buddy down there who is flying out today. He sounded really spooked about the storm.
salto
Posts: 2,611
Sep 6, 2017 2:30pm
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salto
Posts: 2,611
Sep 6, 2017 2:31pm
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Sep 6, 2017 2:47pm
I wouldn't let the "group" take my life in their hands. I'd rent a car myself if those dumbasses wanted to wait.Terry_Tate;1870150 wrote:I think I've got everybody else on board with leaving Thursday morning now. There's 8 of us so it's not just my decision. Definitely trying to get everybody on board with getting the F out of here, lol. It looks like we could still be alright to fly out Saturday but I don't want to risk it. Just not worth it to risk being stuck here.
Hell, I'd be scared of traffic waiting to Thursday. I'd be out Wednesday night, or possibly VERY early Thursday morning (like 3-4am).
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Sep 6, 2017 2:51pm
My best friend is in Orlando. As of now, no warning for them.They are saying it's going to blast right into Miami downgrade to a 3 then head up the east coast.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Sep 6, 2017 2:52pm
Florida would be a disaster to leave. We got evacuated from CHS last year, and they turned the both lanes of the highway east. The first day was a disaster, but I waited until the day before it was going to hit and had no traffic issues. Always a gamble though, luckily (or unlucky!) my MOL lives in CLT so we have a place to go if need be. Some recent models showing it hitting right at the SC/ GA border, still way no many possibilities to freak out. But I'll buy some water and start securing things on the outside of the house.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Sep 6, 2017 2:58pm
I couldn't find a good detailed elevation map of Florida, but it's higher than I thought not very far inland to be a good bit above a 6-10 foot storm surge. But 20-30 miles inland the bigger problem is probably losing your roof and being exposed to flying debris.salto;1870159 wrote:I was talking with someone who lives somewhere central Florida and is riding it out. Lots of people who live inland Florida think they are safe.......unreal.
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Sep 6, 2017 5:50pm
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Bio-Hazzzzard
Posts: 1,027
Sep 6, 2017 6:14pm
I'm about 35 miles east of the gulf coast 112' above sea level. No worries of storm surge out here but the sustained winds of that caliber and the constant heavy rain is what we have to worry about inland. If the storms track stays to the east of me I'm good, if it moves to the west I'm screwed.gut;1870318 wrote:I couldn't find a good detailed elevation map of Florida, but it's higher than I thought not very far inland to be a good bit above a 6-10 foot storm surge. But 20-30 miles inland the bigger problem is probably losing your roof and being exposed to flying debris.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Sep 7, 2017 10:32am
Damn, St Maarten got rekt.
Last week we booked a 15 person villa for March, now its up in the air.
Last week we booked a 15 person villa for March, now its up in the air.
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Sep 7, 2017 10:59am
LiterallyAutomatik;1870464 wrote:Damn, St Maarten got rekt.
Last week we booked a 15 person villa for March, now its up in the air.
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Sep 7, 2017 11:03am
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Sep 7, 2017 11:12am
Looks like another acquaintance of mine is planning on staying put. He says his house has a bunker, and I know he's a prepper, but damn. Why would you risk it?
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Sep 7, 2017 11:17am
Here a kicker......friend of mine has a boy that lives outside of Houston and his other son lives in Downtown Miami.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Sep 7, 2017 11:52am
I'm not sure underground bunkers protect you all that well from flooding.O-Trap;1870470 wrote:He says his house has a bunker
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Sep 7, 2017 1:25pm
Time to diesel out? save the range hahahahahBio-Hazzzzard;1870348 wrote:I'm about 35 miles east of the gulf coast 112' above sea level. No worries of storm surge out here but the sustained winds of that caliber and the constant heavy rain is what we have to worry about inland. If the storms track stays to the east of me I'm good, if it moves to the west I'm screwed.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Sep 7, 2017 2:07pm
Have a friend in Tampa area who has decided to stay put even though they just ordered a mandatory evacuation. He's so dumb.