Tampa Hurricane

[DILLIGAF]

Update from Pompano Beach

Wind is gusting at 45mph. It seems higher to me. I think it’s because my building creates a vortex.

We are under tornado watch till 5pm.

Also…… On the news, Tampa Bay has receded at a record level. It show people out savaging. They will probably find hundreds of anchors and sunglasses. That actually looks like it would be a cool thing to do. Just saying

Until that tide comes back in with a vengence

 

[dread Pirate]

Until that tide comes back in with a vengence

Just tell all the tweakers there's a bunch of copper out there.. Keep going! It's a little further!

 

[HNL2LHC]

LiveNow from Fox on YouTube has pretty good coverage, as they are taking news feeds from many different organizations that are in the middle of this mess:

Thanks for the link. Much better than cable right now.

No problem. We all have to try and lend a hand when possible because you never know when it might be you that needs the helping hand

So true. My family on Kauai lost most of their house during Iniki. They had to live in their living room for almost a year as they tried to rebuild. Always willing to help those that are not gaming the system and truly need a hand.

 

[LuckyStrike]

Can only imagine you & wife concern for your horses.

They are snug inside listening to hard rock to drowned the wind and rain

 

[LuckyStrike]

Chiquita lock in Cape Coral

 

[C-Ya]

They are snug inside listening to hard rock to drowned the wind and rain

How windy is it?

 

[DILLIGAF]

That lock is now going to start flooding east bound as that tide comes up more. The river will be breeching. Hope it doesnt get all the way up to you AJ

 

[RVR SWPR]

They are snug inside listening to hard rock to drowned the wind and rain

Looks like you guys duplicated your AZ spread in Florida. The AZ ranch made disneyland appear ghetto.

 

[LuckyStrike]

Current

 

[just_floatin]

Here comes the surge

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575163267101577223

 

[LuckyStrike]

Currently

How windy is it?

gusts at 65

 

[LuckyStrike]

It getting worst

 

[C-Ya]

Watch this…..

 

[Backlash]

Update from Pompano Beach

Wind is gusting at 45mph. It seems higher to me. I think it’s because my building creates a vortex.

We are under tornado watch till 5pm.

Also…… On the news, Tampa Bay has receded at a record level. It show people out savaging. They will probably find hundreds of anchors and sunglasses. That actually looks like it would be a cool thing to do. Just saying

That storm is sucking all the water out of the bay. Just wait til it comes back in!! Same thing happened with Dorian in the Bahamas. Sand bars were created miles from shore from the receding water, only to rush back in several hours later. That's part of why the Abacos flooded the way it did.

 

[DILLIGAF]

It getting worst

Stay safe AJ.

 

[just_floatin]

Be safe inmates.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575180210219139080

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575144439214907394

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575179687084498944

 

[Nordie]

My grandma called me a smart-ass when I asked if she had her life jacket on. Then she laughed and talked about everything else but the hurricane.

Edit
She still has power, but my uncle a little further north doesn't. My thoughts are with AJ, and everyone else up north. Looks like landfall is happening now.

 

[DILLIGAF]

My grandma called me a smart-ass when I asked if she had her life jacket on. Then she laughed and talked about everything else but the hurricane.

A toughie

 

[C-Ya]

There’s so much happening on the news right now…… it’s hard to keep up.

When all is said and done……. This storm will be devastating. Unbelievable flooding.

 

[JJ McClure]

GodSpeed my fellow Florida peeps. This thing is a bad mamma jamma. I’m still up north at my moms, but’s thoughts and prayers heading south fast. R

 

[SoCalDave]

WFLA is now reporting that tide surge could reach 12-16' in Fort Myers. Current videos are showing water up to the top of garage doors.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

@LuckyStrike all good?

 

[rivergames]

My prayers are with all affected by this storm!

AJ, I wish we're sitting on another Cruise Ship down in Ensenada right now in lieu of the situation your going through! Stay safe buddy!

 

[DILLIGAF]

@LuckyStrike all good?

He is ok. Hunkered down. Strong winds have taken down some of his trees.

 

[C-Ya]

He is ok. Hunkered down. Strong winds have taken down some of his trees.

What about flooding? He is so near the river.

Ihave a feeling his internet nolonger works.

 

[clarence]

You have friends staying with you, C-Ya?

 

[C-Ya]

These pics were just taken in Fort Meyers……. That’s a canal home.

 

[DILLIGAF]

What about flooding? He is so near the river.

Ihave a feeling his internet nolonger works.

I am texting with him. Just texted with his neighbor Dr John who is riverfront. No breech of the river yet and hoping it wont. He did say its worse than they expected. He lost his vac home in the Bahamas a while back due to a hurricane.

 

[beerrun]

note to self do not buy any used cars from Florida

 

[MissB]

watching on Fox weather, crazy, hope all the peeps stay safe.

 

[C-Ya]

You have friends staying with you, C-Ya?

No…..We have no friends. Most people with any form of common sense hate us. lol

Its just my wife and I. All our friends either pre made plans or got completely surprised, like us, when it changed its direction.

 

[Instigator]

Stay safe everyone. Hope AJ and Patty are ok. Looks like it may be worst than they expected.

 

[Mr. C]

Just got this from my brother. Ft Meyers. sorry no pics


I lost power so I don't have access to TV. But apparently the hurricane stalled right over our area. Winds are still blowing 80 to 100 mph. Been doing that for 4 hours straight. So you can imagine the amount of damage that is going to be done. There is a house across the canal from me being built. All of the cinder block walls were completed it was just waiting on a roof. Three quarters of the walls have been blown over. So that will give you an idea of how strong the winds were. The house is pretty much just a pile of cinder blocks now.

 

[JENKS]

Good luck to you all in florida! Hoping for the best for you.

 

[just_floatin]

Neighborhood sharks and a ballsy captain throttle down bow up.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575209753533644801

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575206603145457664

 

[DILLIGAF]

From AJ so I assume he still has TV;

Naples fire truck just floated away
The lee co sheriff mobile home on Ft Myers beech just left it's pad and floating down the street12x40' crazy

 

[Taboma]

Neighborhood sharks and a ballsy captain throttle down bow up.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575209753533644801

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575206603145457664

That yacht is powering into it, not being blown with it.

 

[musicFunsun]

As always, the RDP coverage is as good or better than TV news! Stay safe Floridian’s.

 

[Nordie]

Downtown Naples

 

[Done-it-again]

These pics were just taken in Fort Meyers……. That’s a canal home.

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Damn..... Powers out at my parents place, so no cameras are working. Hopefully there place is high enough up from sea wall.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

I wonder what Lucky's old house looks like.... yikes

 

[Done-it-again]

I wonder what Lucky's old house looks like.... yikes

His single story house he had is little less than 2 miles from my parents place

 

[beerrun]

No…..We have no friends. Most people with any form of common sense hate us. lol

Its just my wife and I. All our friends either pre made plans or got completely surprised, like us, when it changed its direction.

I will be your friend John

 

[mbrown2]

Wow...cannot believe those pics...particularly the canal house from the 2nd floor.... Those home owners are sitting on 2nd floor wondering what if the water is coming higher or what is that 1st floor gonna look like after this thing passes.... absolutely devastating...

 

[WhatExit?]

Got friends west of Tampa (Belleair Beach) and east (in Lithia) - praying for them and everyone except the thieves in Florida

Live stormtracker:

Fox Weather Live:

 

[Nordie]

Wow...cannot believe those pics...particularly the canal house from the 2nd floor.... Those home owners are sitting on 2nd floor wondering what if the water is coming higher or what is that 1st floor gonna look like after this thing passes.... absolutely devastating...

For older homes it is absolutely devastating, they will rebuild for sure.

The new codes when you build on the beach is absolutely insane. You either have to build above the fema level (build up the pad). Or what most do is the ground floor is uninhabitable, you're allowed 400sqft of ground space. Any wall that is parallel to the water is designed to blow out and let the water pass through. Essentially the 2nd floor is your living area. The homes have concrete pyles driven to bedrock that keep the house anchored. The bottom floor will dissappear while your "main floor" is still standing, you could have 12 or so feet of empty air below your house.

Perpendicular to the beach are shear walls that carry all of the reinforcing. Fema is extremely strict on all of these modern codes. When you build new in Florida and close to the beach you're not only dealing with the county or city, you're dealing with fema, and also the wildlife department.

 

[HST4ME]

I lived in Florida for seven years. It's fucking hilarious watching you Havasuers snivel about some thunderstorms. . Several of my friends down there have already lost everything they have, and are still have the fuck it we will be back spirit.

 

[rivermobster]

Also in Florida...

THEQUALIFIEDCAPTAIN on Instagram: "IG took this down because it apparently promotes violence. PSA: don’t go swimming during a hurricane. Disclaimer: not promoting violence, we are preventing stupid behavior #qualified #cantmakethisshitup #ohinst

23K likes, 622 comments - thequalifiedcaptain on September 28, 2022: "IG took this down because it apparently promotes violence. PSA: don’t go swimming during a hurricane. Disclaimer: not promoting violence, we are preventing stupid behavior #qualified #cantmakethisshitup #ohinstagram...

www.instagram.com

 

[Instigator]

Also in Florida...

THEQUALIFIEDCAPTAIN on Instagram: "IG took this down because it apparently promotes violence. PSA: don’t go swimming during a hurricane. Disclaimer: not promoting violence, we are preventing stupid behavior #qualified #cantmakethisshitup #ohinst

23K likes, 622 comments - thequalifiedcaptain on September 28, 2022: "IG took this down because it apparently promotes violence. PSA: don’t go swimming during a hurricane. Disclaimer: not promoting violence, we are preventing stupid behavior #qualified #cantmakethisshitup #ohinstagram...

www.instagram.com

Play stupid games and you will win stupid prizes.
Darwinism is fun to watch though.

 

[mbrown2]

Also in Florida...

THEQUALIFIEDCAPTAIN on Instagram: "IG took this down because it apparently promotes violence. PSA: don’t go swimming during a hurricane. Disclaimer: not promoting violence, we are preventing stupid behavior #qualified #cantmakethisshitup #ohinst

23K likes, 622 comments - thequalifiedcaptain on September 28, 2022: "IG took this down because it apparently promotes violence. PSA: don’t go swimming during a hurricane. Disclaimer: not promoting violence, we are preventing stupid behavior #qualified #cantmakethisshitup #ohinstagram...

www.instagram.com

Nature serving up a two piece of storm surge and waves.... idiots...