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Title: Hurricane Irma
Post by: steve58 on September 06, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
I figured that with Irma looking to be possibly worse than Harvey, she deserved her own thread. Hope all you Grogs and your families/friends that may end up being in her path, stay safe. 

While Irma may end up being a monster, I can't help but admire this photo of her. :o

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2017%2F09%2F06%2F07%2F43F07F9900000578-4854012-image-a-2_1504678923127.jpg&hash=82654a7291ae3e33674f1bc8df7e8c6d9041e597)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 06, 2017, 11:11:22 AM
BFH--Big F--king Hurricane!  :hide:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 06, 2017, 11:12:40 AM
My parents are right in its path.

So is Starfury, I think.

God speed.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 11:15:51 AM
Hope everyone has a safe place to ride it out.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 06, 2017, 12:40:36 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on September 06, 2017, 11:11:22 AM
BFH--Big F--king Hurricane!  :hide:

Do you live on that side of Florida?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 12:42:19 PM
http://www.pressherald.com/2017/09/06/powerful-irma-truly-rare-storm/
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 12:46:58 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 06, 2017, 11:12:40 AM
My parents are right in its path.

So is Starfury, I think.

God speed.

You are also in its path; this storm could just as likely skirt up the coast into NY/New England as hit Florida.  Everyone on the east coast should start making their preparations now, before it becomes a problem...bottled water, canned food and batteries are worth having on hand, and are non-perishable so if you don't use them, they'll still be good for next year.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 06, 2017, 12:49:00 PM
JH did your parents evacuate?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 06, 2017, 01:44:59 PM
I wish my cousin would get their little girl out of Central Florida while there's time. But though we've offered to help expedite that, with plenty of grandparents and granduncle/aunts and other relatives up here...  :'(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 06, 2017, 02:55:02 PM
I'm in S.W. Florida about 40 miles north of Ft. Myers and about the same inland. If the new tracks hold-up, we'll get rain and wind but probably no hurricane force winds. That'd be OK, that's pretty normal with these storms and since she's really hauling-ass( 16 mph) it won't be around very long so flooding's not a big threat. We may loose power for awhile--I just got a brand new generator fortunately. But at 61 I've seen enough of these things to know only God knows where she's really going and Irma is a monster--Godzilla not Frankenstein I saying. Maybe I'll get the chance to get some good Irma-pics and post them, when I have power again that is.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 02:56:37 PM
Hopefully it tracks far enough east that you're spared the worst of it, Slash.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 06, 2017, 02:58:41 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 06, 2017, 02:56:37 PM
Hopefully it tracks far enough east that you're spared the worst of it, Slash.

Yea, thanks dickhead. My parents are on the southeast coast.  >:D
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 06, 2017, 02:58:48 PM
Good luck Slash.  Stay safe.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 06, 2017, 02:59:13 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 06, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
I figured that with Irma looking to be possibly worse than Harvey, she deserved her own thread. Hope all you Grogs and your families/friends that may end up being in her path, stay safe. 

While Irma may end up being a monster, I can't help but admire this photo of her. :o

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2017%2F09%2F06%2F07%2F43F07F9900000578-4854012-image-a-2_1504678923127.jpg&hash=82654a7291ae3e33674f1bc8df7e8c6d9041e597)

Yeah, it is a beautiful storm from space.  O0
My parents are in Pensacola. I'm hoping it turns before it hits anywhere along Florida and gets pushed back out to sea. I also hope it keeps clear of my house in Virginia.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 06, 2017, 03:00:09 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 12:46:58 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 06, 2017, 11:12:40 AM
My parents are right in its path.

So is Starfury, I think.

God speed.

You are also in its path; this storm could just as likely skirt up the coast into NY/New England as hit Florida.  Everyone on the east coast should start making their preparations now, before it becomes a problem...bottled water, canned food and batteries are worth having on hand, and are non-perishable so if you don't use them, they'll still be good for next year.

I'm prepared for everything from a Brown-out to the freakin' Zombie Apocalypse.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 06, 2017, 03:00:36 PM
Thanks Mirth. Me too but I hate to wish bad stuff on somebody else. Here's hoping aliens teleport the damned thing to Little Kim's front porch.  :clap:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Jarhead0331 on September 06, 2017, 03:01:34 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 06, 2017, 12:49:00 PM
JH did your parents evacuate?

No. I don't believe they are in an evacuation zone. They are far enough inland.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 03:03:16 PM
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on September 06, 2017, 02:58:41 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 06, 2017, 02:56:37 PM
Hopefully it tracks far enough east that you're spared the worst of it, Slash.

Yea, thanks dickhead. My parents are on the southeast coast.  >:D

Hopefully it tracks far enough east that everyone is spared the worst. The important thing is for the eye/core to stay offshore.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 03:03:46 PM
Weather Underground was saying that the models are in unusually good agreement that the storm won't make it into the Gulf.  Pensacola should be far enough west to miss most of the worst of the weather.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 06, 2017, 03:04:13 PM
^Yes, the northeast side of the storm is the strongest.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 06, 2017, 03:05:11 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 03:03:46 PM
Weather Underground was saying that the models are in unusually good agreement that the storm won't make it into the Gulf.  Pensacola should be far enough west to miss most of the worst of the weather.

Yeah, but having grown up in Florida and been through several of these, I still don't have much faith in any computer models.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 03:08:09 PM
I'm in complete agreement with you.  They should be performing better as the hurricane hunters gather data and feed it directly into the models, but still. 

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 03:10:40 PM
I don't know that I've ever seen the ensemble models this tightly clustered through day 5 though.

(https://icons.wunderground.com/data/images/at201711_ensmodel.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 06, 2017, 03:19:54 PM
True, I've never seen one like that either.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 03:21:02 PM
ugh. There's not much good to see there.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: trailrunner on September 06, 2017, 04:00:51 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 03:10:40 PM
I don't know that I've ever seen the ensemble models this tightly clustered through day 5 though.

(https://icons.wunderground.com/data/images/at201711_ensmodel.gif)

For Florida, a lot of it depends where it makes that right turn to the north.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 06, 2017, 04:21:35 PM
we're fine here - plenty of camping / emergency food, propane for the portable grill, plus the smaller pack stove, and 4 cases of bottled water in the garage (yay, soccer season!)

got a generator getting delivered this weekend that we should've bought 3 years ago, and that's about the extent of what we can do here.

other than a tree falling on the house, the worst that can happen is we lose power for a week, and we'll have enough gas on hand for the generator to deal with that - mainly need it for the fridge anyway.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 04:56:57 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 06, 2017, 04:21:35 PM
and we'll have enough gas on hand for the generator to deal with that - mainly need it for the ice for scotch anyway.

FTFY.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 06, 2017, 05:08:41 PM
Toonces can you explain the extreme turn to the north?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 06, 2017, 05:10:54 PM
More importantly, will you get any good waves in RI from Irma?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 05:16:55 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on September 06, 2017, 05:10:54 PM
More importantly, will you get any good waves in RI from Irma?

Hopefully not straight into his living room.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 05:19:22 PM
^ Between Irma and Jose, we are looking at an unprecedented run of good swell here.  Saturday and Sunday are shaping up to be epic.

Gus, there is a high pressure system in the mid-Atlantic (Bermuda High) that acts like a big blocking mechanism for the storm.  Hurricanes like to bend clockwise in the northern hemisphere but the high is preventing that and steering it westward.

The jet stream, which is up around us, is going to dip down and push the high eastward and/or weaken it, allowing Irma to curve northward.  But figuring out the timing and strength of the jet stream dip, and how that will actually interact with the high, is very difficult.  Regardless, though, as the high moves eastward it will allow Irma to curve.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 05:24:25 PM
I knew you weather weenies were good for something!  O0
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 06, 2017, 05:24:59 PM
Got it - tks BRAH
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 05:26:30 PM
Let me see if this works...

(https://www.fnmoc.navy.mil/wxmap_cgi/dynamic/NVG/2017090612/nvg10.sfc10m.000.atlantic.gif)

If the image shows, it depicts surface winds.  You can see the center of the high pressure right in the middle, and the winds traveling clockwise around it.  You can see where the winds back off down around Florida, and how Irma is riding the boundary.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 05:29:38 PM
This is the 48 hour forecast.  You can see how the high has moved to the east, allowing Irma to bend northward.  These are surface winds; The second lower image is higher in the atmosphere and shows the jet stream in 48 hours.

(https://www.fnmoc.navy.mil/wxmap_cgi/dynamic/NVG/2017090612/nvg10.sfc10m.048.atlantic.gif)

(https://www.fnmoc.navy.mil/wxmap_cgi/dynamic/NVG/2017090612/nvg10.w302.048.atlantic.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 05:32:21 PM
Man alive I feel like a nerd now.   :nerd:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 05:33:51 PM
You were a nerd before - Toonces the Surfing Nerd
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 06, 2017, 05:36:25 PM
Toonces the Surd.

I couldn't see either image above in my iPad.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: trailrunner on September 06, 2017, 05:39:17 PM
I could not see the images on my MacBook whatever I have.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 06, 2017, 05:40:51 PM
Toonces the Well Meaning Yet Partially Ineffective Surd.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 05:40:59 PM
Nah, they don't show on my other computer; must be a security firewall.  Navy websites are like that sometimes - I had to add an exception to get onto the website.

Oh well.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 05:41:38 PM
He's gaslighting us.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 07:35:10 PM
I'll see if I can find some charts on another site tomorrow morning.  I should have a few minutes before class.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 07:44:12 PM
This is a mid-level analysis where you can see the blocking high.  Not as sexy as the model picture though.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opc.ncep.noaa.gov%2Fshtml%2FA_500bwug.gif&hash=4d8d4cbff4a896a2d465431d42b528ec4df16707)

48 hour forecast. You can see how the high has weakened and moved north and east.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opc.ncep.noaa.gov%2Fshtml%2FA_48hr500bwug.gif&hash=178da1e0b1308cc2fcd1911ea0342cb72058b074)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 07:47:38 PM
If I wasn't on my kindle I could pull up better pictures but you get the idea.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 06, 2017, 07:51:37 PM
^Best news you've had all day.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 06, 2017, 08:31:50 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 07:44:12 PM

48 hour forecast. You can see how the high has weakened and moved north and east.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opc.ncep.noaa.gov%2Fshtml%2FA_48hr500bwug.gif&hash=178da1e0b1308cc2fcd1911ea0342cb72058b074)

what does that mean then?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 08:37:25 PM
You're fooked
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 06, 2017, 09:11:48 PM
Mirth has a room ready for you.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 06, 2017, 09:15:06 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 06, 2017, 08:31:50 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 06, 2017, 07:44:12 PM

48 hour forecast. You can see how the high has weakened and moved north and east.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opc.ncep.noaa.gov%2Fshtml%2FA_48hr500bwug.gif&hash=178da1e0b1308cc2fcd1911ea0342cb72058b074)

what does that mean then?

Take Hill 596 and set up AT assets ASAP, then wait for the opfor to come to you.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 09:19:08 PM
^hahahaha!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 06, 2017, 09:31:49 PM
[yt]https://youtu.be/lH_P3v_IHEg[/yt]
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 09:36:45 PM
No hurricane should be named Winslow.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 06, 2017, 09:40:56 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 06, 2017, 09:36:45 PM
No hurricane should be named Winslow.

Isn't that where some girl ('my Lord') in a flat bed Ford slowed down to take a look at Glen Frey?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 06, 2017, 09:45:03 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on September 06, 2017, 09:40:56 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 06, 2017, 09:36:45 PM
No hurricane should be named Winslow.

Isn't that where some girl ('my Lord') in a flat bed Ford slowed down to take a look at Glen Frey?

Yer reachin old timer ;)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 06, 2017, 10:05:33 PM
I'm hoping when the Jet Stream comes down to pick Irma up she doesn't play hard to get and not get in his car.... "Get in tha car Bee-itch".  :knuppel2:   

In 2004 Hurricane Charlie was supposed to go up the west coast of Florida and then turn inland on a cold front into Tampa Bay. He turned inland about 90 miles south of that and hit us directly. We got about 2 hours warning before he hit. That's not even time enough to get a really good drunk to carry you through the storm.

I hope like hell the tracks are better now and she stays out to sea. But when storms get as big as this one they can pretty much do anything they feel like. The most dangerous part for me will be explaining to my wife how everything in the fridge got ruined because I had the generator hooked up to the computer to play Age of Charlemagne and ACW 2.  ::)   Women just don't understand.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MetalDog on September 06, 2017, 10:40:34 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on September 06, 2017, 10:05:33 PM
I'm hoping when the Jet Stream comes down to pick Irma up she doesn't play hard to get and not get in his car.... "Get in tha car Bee-itch".  :knuppel2:   

In 2004 Hurricane Charlie was supposed to go up the west coast of Florida and then turn inland on a cold front into Tampa Bay. He turned inland about 90 miles south of that and hit us directly. We got about 2 hours warning before he hit. That's not even time enough to get a really good drunk to carry you through the storm.

I hope like hell the tracks are better now and she stays out to sea. But when storms get as big as this one they can pretty much do anything they feel like. The most dangerous part for me will be explaining to my wife how everything in the fridge got ruined because I had the generator hooked up to the computer to play Age of Charlemagne and ACW 2.  ::)   Women just don't understand.


It went right up the Peace River and wrecked a whole bunch of stuff.  It was a tiny, but strong sucker.  I thought it was a Category 3.  Turns out, it was a 4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Charley
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MikeGER on September 07, 2017, 03:24:00 AM
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 06:27:29 AM
Man alive that's funny S. Slash!   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 07, 2017, 07:06:38 AM
^Get a room you two!

Yes I am jealous.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 07:18:54 AM
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 07, 2017, 07:25:21 AM
10 reported dead already in the Caribbean.

With Harvey taking a large amount of refining offline, it's causing issues with gas in Florida for people to evacuate.

In Miami, they're getting the sky high cranes ready.  To do this, they let them swing freely in the wind!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 07:53:38 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/905758372078727168
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 07:56:30 AM
https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/905507042781167616



QuoteWith the hurricane expected to hit Florida this weekend, Space-X and the USAF are going to try to get the X-37B' (http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/12408/a-primer-on-the-raging-battle-for-a-new-pentagon-space-corps?iid=sr-link8)s fifth mission underway before the storm hits the Space Coast. Two launch windows (http://spacenews.com/as-hurricane-approaches-spacex-poised-to-launch-air-forces-x-37b-space-plane/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social#?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2016twitterdlvrit) of roughly six hours open mid day on Thursday and Friday but weather could keep the launch from occurring. On Thursday there is a 50% chance of good weather, while on Friday there is only a 40% chance. If the space plane can't get into orbit by then it will have to ride out the storm at Cape Canaveral. This is the first time Space-X has attempted to launch an X-37B. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 08:41:28 AM
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/its-time-to-ditch-the-concept-of-100-year-floods
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 09:06:38 AM
http://www.goes.noaa.gov/HURRLOOPS/huvsloop.html (http://www.goes.noaa.gov/HURRLOOPS/huvsloop.html)


(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goes.noaa.gov%2FHURRLOOPS%2Fvs%2F10.jpg&hash=94ec983d622dbbba276fad1aa51ff372a319475c)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 10:23:38 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/905813084094185472
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 07, 2017, 11:58:13 AM
A lot of islands on the north side of that thing are about to get bushhogged.  :timeout: :wow: :hide:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 07, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Several islands already have been..... :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: steve58 on September 07, 2017, 12:10:46 PM
Track is not looking good for my sister in Charleston :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: ComradeP on September 07, 2017, 12:40:19 PM
Pictures of the largest town on Sint Maarten from the air: https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2017/09/07/verwoest-sint-maarten-vanuit-de-lucht-gezien-a1572523 (https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2017/09/07/verwoest-sint-maarten-vanuit-de-lucht-gezien-a1572523)

In the continental Netherlands, we've started preparing for more serious potential high water marks or flooding. "Once every one hundred years" never cut it for us.

It's mandatory for dykes and other protection mechanisms to withstand certain water levels/floods with a certain frequency of occurring. In 1996, the frequencies in the picture were used. Due to global warming, programs are underway to strengthen the defences against the water. The danger of flooding is something Dutchmen can't ignore due to most of the country being below sea level.

Most of the high water is assumed to come from the sea, but the black spots are on the Rhine, Waal and particularly the Maas rivers which have had a tendency to flood the surrounding farmlands. They've been given more rooms and floodplains since the last serious floods in the 1990's. Those were nothing close to what you're seeing in Texas or the Caribbean now, but they still nearly flooded several villages.

(https://i.imgur.com/HD3Cpi4.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 07, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Toonces I need your update on this shit.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MikeGER on September 07, 2017, 01:41:27 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 07, 2017, 01:01:21 PM
Toonces I need your update on this shit.

depends on the model calculations, the US model is the worst  ...with the center passing by near the coast  to the North   
shown is the time  period with predicted highest sustained windspeeds in km/h   (and time is shown in MEST, you have to subtract 6h for your timezone)

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2Fqx13rm.jpg&hash=d58c59fd73e151a538ca9e4ac8e500b62d07f348)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 07, 2017, 02:40:38 PM
If anybody's interested, I can get you a hell-of-a-deal on a room in Miami for this weekend.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 02:50:06 PM
Sorry, Star, I got nothing more to offer than what you're going to see on the Weather Channel for the next week or more 24/7.  Irma is almost certainly going to make landfall in southern Florida and track along or just offshore the east coast.  Either way, you're probably in for very heavy rain, storm surge, and winds.  A somewhat less likely, but possible scenario brings Irma along the coast for a landfall in the Jax-Wilmington area, which would actually be worse in terms of damage (probably) than a Florida landfall because my understanding is that coastal GA/SC are very prone to storm surge flooding. 

If you're west of US1 and staying put, I'd recommend breaking out a good board game, and spending some quality time with Ms. Starfury, and try to enjoy the show.  It should be pretty spectacular.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 02:51:39 PM
A direct Cat 3-4 hit on Boca looks very possible, better than 50/50 at this point.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 07, 2017, 03:29:59 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 07, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Several islands already have been..... :(

Poor Barbados esp.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 03:32:58 PM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/905885231336579072
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 03:40:43 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 02:50:06 PMwith Ms. Starfury

uh, Mirth is in Maine...
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 07, 2017, 04:02:28 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 07, 2017, 03:29:59 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 07, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Several islands already have been..... :(

Poor Barbados esp.

Um.... Barbuda....
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 07, 2017, 04:15:53 PM
5:00pm update shows it drifting back a little more towards the west.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 04:26:22 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 03:40:43 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 02:50:06 PMwith Ms. Starfury

uh, Mirth is in Maine...

And Brant already called dibs on me.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 07, 2017, 04:46:41 PM
You're a dried spent husk anyway.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 04:50:33 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 07, 2017, 04:46:41 PM
You're a dried spent husk anyway.

That is how you left me.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 04:54:33 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 07, 2017, 04:02:28 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 07, 2017, 03:29:59 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 07, 2017, 12:10:28 PM
Several islands already have been..... :(

Poor Barbados esp.

Um.... Barbuda....

The Geoffrey Rush character from Pirates of the Caribbean?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 07, 2017, 05:06:27 PM
Why is there a sheep floating over your head?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 05:10:11 PM
It's my spirit animal.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 07, 2017, 05:13:53 PM
Ah. Mine's a bottle of scotch.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 05:16:19 PM
That's my spirit guide.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 07, 2017, 05:25:52 PM
Mine's bourbon.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 05:27:33 PM
Bourbon is my guardian Angel.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 07, 2017, 05:36:11 PM
My guardian angle is at a bar drinking bourbon.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 05:37:52 PM
Quote from: bbmike on September 07, 2017, 05:36:11 PM
My guardian angle is at a bar drinking bourbon.

That's pretty obtuse
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 05:39:14 PM
Great, now here we go off on a tangent.   ::)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 05:41:03 PM
I've been checking the surf cams all day.  It looks like the forerunners of the Irma swell are just now starting to fill in.  A bit too late to go out at this point, but tomorrow is shaping up to be a pretty fun day of surf, and Saturday looks to be very, very good.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 07, 2017, 05:44:34 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 05:39:14 PM
Great, now here we go off on a tangent.   ::)


Don't be cross. We'll circle back to the original point.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 07, 2017, 06:26:46 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 02:51:39 PM
A direct Cat 3-4 hit on Boca looks very possible, better than 50/50 at this point.

this is the very info I needed.  thanks.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 07, 2017, 06:28:55 PM
just finished buttoning up place as best as its going to get. 
now to get hammered!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 07, 2017, 06:45:57 PM
That's a good plan. What's a good liquor to not-give-a-shit-about-anything drink through a hurricane? I'd like one that drowns out family, kids, bad news, and "Did I ever tell you the story" type noise.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 07, 2017, 06:51:04 PM
1.  Jameson
2.  Jack Daniels
3.  Kraken Black Spiced Rum
4.  Old Smuggler Scotch (the first glass is a bit rough, but it gets better from #2 on)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 07, 2017, 07:25:32 PM
Tequila on the rocks for the bass line and Jagermeister shots for each chorus.

This assumes that at least one of your group is proficient in placing an IV line and the rest know how to clear an airway.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 07, 2017, 08:19:39 PM
Unless things change, Auburn will get hit with the torrential rain belt.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Boggit on September 07, 2017, 08:52:51 PM
I'm waiting to hear back from a friend who lives in Anguilla, hoping her family is safe. I saw some pictures on the news today and the place is really devastated. Apparently their local radio, even the internet is out, although wireless smart phones are working. :(

Stay safe all of you in Florida, Alabama, and southern Georgia.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on September 07, 2017, 06:45:57 PMWhat's a good liquor to not-give-a-shit-about-anything drink through a hurricane? I'd like one that drowns out family, kids, bad news, and "Did I ever tell you the story" type noise.

Percocet?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Boggit on September 07, 2017, 09:35:41 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on September 07, 2017, 06:45:57 PMWhat's a good liquor to not-give-a-shit-about-anything drink through a hurricane? I'd like one that drowns out family, kids, bad news, and "Did I ever tell you the story" type noise.

Percocet?
Just curious ... Isn't that a paracetamol painkiller combo? Great cure for headaches then! Can you get it in liquid form?

I know there is Oramorph too if you really want to avoid being conscious of anything.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 09:37:33 PM
Quote from: Boggit on September 07, 2017, 09:35:41 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on September 07, 2017, 06:45:57 PMWhat's a good liquor to not-give-a-shit-about-anything drink through a hurricane? I'd like one that drowns out family, kids, bad news, and "Did I ever tell you the story" type noise.

Percocet?
Isn't that a paracetamol painkiller combo? Can you get it in liquid form then?

I know there is Oramorph too if you really want to avoid being conscious of anything.

mine was sarcasm :)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Boggit on September 07, 2017, 09:42:51 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 09:37:33 PM
Quote from: Boggit on September 07, 2017, 09:35:41 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 07, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on September 07, 2017, 06:45:57 PMWhat's a good liquor to not-give-a-shit-about-anything drink through a hurricane? I'd like one that drowns out family, kids, bad news, and "Did I ever tell you the story" type noise.

Percocet?
Isn't that a paracetamol painkiller combo? Can you get it in liquid form then?

I know there is Oramorph too if you really want to avoid being conscious of anything.

mine was sarcasm :)
Oh dear. I knew it was reaaallly late and well past my bedtime, being 0340h local time. I'm taking things too literally again... :buck2:  :hide: I'd better get off to bed.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 07, 2017, 10:44:23 PM
Quote from: airboy on September 07, 2017, 08:19:39 PM
Unless things change, Auburn will get hit with the torrential rain belt.

And they keep changing.  The eye keeps shifting west.  If this continues this could be one of those bastards that crosses Florida, hits the gulf, then hits Alabama and moves to Auburn.  We are now in the "deluge from hell" rain map.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 07, 2017, 10:52:27 PM
Yes. I think Irma's gone from being a cute little East Coast tease to a fat bitch that kicks in your front door and then sits down on your face. Sunday's looking like a Black Day for Fla.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 07, 2017, 11:41:44 PM
oh joy.....
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 08, 2017, 05:00:53 AM
http://wncn.com/2017/09/08/irma-now-category-4-westward-shift-for-track-holding/

our local weather guy here is pretty sure Alabama is fooked and it's not going to bother us much.


José on the other hand...
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 08, 2017, 05:02:28 AM
I ran this past my good friend the retired USAF weather guy for a reality check, and his comments below

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21462967_10155518318891145_1130769824412922789_n.jpg?oh=0e43a4eee5ffaacaaabd3d00aa873cb7&oe=5A1320F2)

QuoteAs Redd Fox said, "This is the big one Elizabeth!" Comparison is about right on size. Weathermen jokes aside, forecast tracks for hurricanes are pretty good inside 48 hours, so whatever we see tomorrow morning is pretty much it for FLA. Irma may not be Cat5 strength at landfall (TBD), but the sheer size is gonna ensure a wide swath of devastation. Unfortunately.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 08, 2017, 06:40:00 AM
I was reading the discussion on Irma at Weather Underground this morning and it is pretty grim.  As much as I enjoy watching hurricanes from ground zero, I think Florida is going to be a pretty miserable place to be for the next few weeks.  Perhaps the best case at this point is if Irma tracks along the central spine of Florida and spares the heavily populated coasts from the worst winds.  But, like your AF buddy said, the shear size and extent of the wind field means that the damage is likely to be heavy and very widespread, which will obviously complicate recovery.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 08, 2017, 07:13:00 AM
Forecast for Boca Raton, 9am Sunday.  100% chance of rain, winds 130mph from the SSE, 6.5 inches rain (on top of 6.5 inches of rain Saturday).

Looks like onset of hurricane force winds will be about 8pm Saturday lasting through 8pm Sunday.

Good news, the high will be 85.  The bad news is you probably won't have a/c.

Dude.   :o

This is all based on the current hurricane track of course, so is subject to +/- depending on track.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 08, 2017, 07:14:57 AM
Auburn, AL.  Peak winds North at 24 mph at 4pm Monday, 1.5 inches of rain.

Quit  yer whinin' Airboy!   >:(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 08:51:26 AM
it looks like the west coast of Florida is going to get it worse then the east now.
stay safe people!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 08:56:34 AM
Crap, I have family in Tampa.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 09:15:57 AM
to be fair they should have been preparing already.  I hope they have a solid place to be.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 09:22:23 AM
He is a marine biologist (I am not kidding) and is camping out at the aquarium in Tampa to watch over the animals and the facility :/
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 08, 2017, 09:29:25 AM
Quote from: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 09:22:23 AM
He is a marine biologist (I am not kidding) and is camping out at the aquarium in Tampa to watch over the animals and the facility :/

Ummm... he does understand that most of those animals LIKE water....  :idiot2:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 09:32:52 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906162144110051331
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 10:22:28 AM
It's probably about 1 billion times more water than they'd like, and all at once.

In other news my employer is deploying 15 linemen and a few cherry picker trucks to Puerto Rico to help restore power there. They are being deployed on an ANG C130!! Coolness. Feel good story of the day.

I can't help but think there will be more deployments to Florida soon when it's safe.

No word at all about my own deployment to support National Guard going anywhere, yet.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 10:33:19 AM
Well you and Jarhead have to hold the line against and invading Canadistanians.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 10:34:48 AM
Maine could use some help pushing them back across the border.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 10:36:22 AM
No one cares about Maine.  Its like the apendics of the US.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 10:39:04 AM
We're the first line of defense in the fight against Canadistan.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 10:41:05 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906173806930165762
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 10:45:40 AM
Jose doesnt have his papers in order.  he'll move off into the mid Atlantic and disappear.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 10:47:08 AM
They're saying Antiqua and Barbuda could both get hit again  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 11:33:10 AM
Ive ready to go for hours and the woman is organizing her fucking makeup..... :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 12:03:44 PM
That sounds correct.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 08, 2017, 01:57:19 PM
Delta re-routed oversized aircraft to help evac folks leaving Irma's path, and capped fare costs

http://secondnexus.com/technology-and-innovation/delta-airlines-swoops-jumbo-idea-save-irmas-path/2/

QuoteDelta took a number of steps ahead of Irma. They upsized aircraft flying in affected areas to add 3,300 seats on flights from Punta Cana, Nassau, Freeport, Key West, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota, and Orlando.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 02:32:58 PM
https://twitter.com/TheAviationist/status/906238103882530816
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 08, 2017, 02:54:49 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 11:33:10 AM
Ive ready to go for hours and the woman is organizing her fucking makeup..... :uglystupid2:

It's your own fault for dumping everything out of her makeup bag for your books. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 07:25:35 PM
Perhaps we've all had enough bad news.

http://nyti.ms/2xjXpdx
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 07:30:08 PM
Thoughts and prayers for everyone is harms way.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 07:32:23 PM
This is grimmer than I thought it would be and I didn't realize how many people I knew in FL...
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 08, 2017, 07:40:21 PM
Juan is about to tear Antigua and Barbuda apart... again... it's a Cat. 4 now.... :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 07:41:16 PM
well we here in Florida have not been fucking around with this storm.  Ive mostly been impressed with the calm attitude and delivery of needed supplies.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 08, 2017, 07:42:37 PM
Back up to Cat 5.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 08, 2017, 07:42:47 PM
^^Good to hear.... Sunday is looking to be a rough ride..... stay safe.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 07:44:31 PM
Juan? Jose.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 08, 2017, 07:45:25 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 07:44:31 PM
Juan? Jose.

Oops.. yeah... Jose... :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 08, 2017, 07:49:10 PM
They keep sliding the track towards the west. I really hope this thing doesn't get into the Gulf.  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 07:50:58 PM
^Yep.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 08, 2017, 08:04:24 PM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906279836481720320
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 08, 2017, 08:19:14 PM
Every mile West makes the eye more likely to go through Auburn.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 08:22:00 PM
stop bitching about Auburn and the light rainstorm its going to get.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 08, 2017, 08:25:52 PM
Wouldnt a direct hit improve Auburn.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Boggit on September 08, 2017, 09:04:06 PM
Quote from: Boggit on September 07, 2017, 08:52:51 PM
I'm waiting to hear back from a friend who lives in Anguilla, hoping her family is safe. I saw some pictures on the news today and the place is really devastated. Apparently their local radio, even the internet is out, although wireless smart phones are working. :(

Stay safe all of you in Florida, Alabama, and southern Georgia.

I got this reply back today...

"It is nice to hear from you after such a long time. Thanks to Irma.  I am living in St Kitts now but my mom and other family members are in Anguilla.  I finally got in contact with her today .  They are fine some property damage but not extensive.

My aunt in Tortola lost her roof and everything inside but there is a downstairs where she and her husband can stay.  It was horrific I cannot imagine what they went through.  Her husband is a cancer patient so it is tough.  My uncle is also in Tortola and his brother in law is one of the fatalities there.

My middle son is in Florida so he is now under evacuation for the same Irma."

I find it shocking that Irma has claimed one of her relations in Tortola. You hear about these hurricane's in the UK but few here really knows what they mean for people as they happen every year with some damage, but not like this.

For any of you affected by Irma, or José I hope it affects you minimally. You are very much in my thoughts.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 08, 2017, 09:41:31 PM
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=848501758642058&id=657869737705262



(attaching screencap)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 08, 2017, 09:52:52 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 08, 2017, 08:04:24 PM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906279836481720320

Reading some of the replys and comments. Just amazing.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 08, 2017, 10:24:49 PM
Boarded-up and locked & loaded here. Got bread and milk too. Tomorrow's gonna be a hell-of-a-busy day helping-out some locals getting ready and last minute shit. Thank the Good Lord my Son-in-Law helped me putting-up plywood over the windows and storing heavy stuff out of Irma's way hopefully. I'd have never gotten it all done alone ( maybe he's thinking about that inheritance his wife will get when I croak). So many people have called to tell us they are praying for us here. Of course none are wanting to come do it in person..... 

Don't know when I'll be able to get back on-line again but to all my Grog-Brothers--- THE PUG WILL PREVAIL!!! See you all soon.  \m/
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 08, 2017, 10:28:51 PM
Good luck Slash.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 08, 2017, 10:31:28 PM
Good luck Slash.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MetalDog on September 08, 2017, 10:32:20 PM
God bless, Slash!  Stay safe!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 08, 2017, 10:35:08 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 08:22:00 PM
stop bitching about Auburn and the light rainstorm its going to get.

Last Hurricane that went through Auburn smashed a bunch of houses through spawned tornadoes.  My roof was damaged and I had water damage.  One block away a house was hit by four big trees.  Two miles away from where I lived a house was totally smashed.

All except one of the 150-200 year old oaks in front of Samford Hall (oldest building on campus) were destroyed.

So yes, I am concerned.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 08, 2017, 10:42:25 PM
Stay safe Slash. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Boggit on September 08, 2017, 10:58:20 PM
Stay safe Slash, but also Starfury and the rest of you in Florida, and wherever else Irma touches.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 08, 2017, 11:28:43 PM
stay safe Slash, with any luck it will keep going west and get the eye off the coast.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MikeGER on September 09, 2017, 03:02:58 AM
stay save Florida and Caribic Grogs

..and get your chicks out!   
(https://i.imgur.com/QanGg9z.jpg)
...darn, i meant the other chicks  ^-^
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 09, 2017, 06:30:18 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906462981747302400
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 09, 2017, 06:48:55 AM
Did we ever settle on the perfect hurricane sipping beverage?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 09, 2017, 06:56:26 AM
You know, every time you guys send a prayer for the folks in Florida God forgets to turn the heat on in Rhode Island and the temp drops 5 more degrees.   >:(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 09, 2017, 07:01:45 AM
Quote from: Toonces on September 09, 2017, 06:56:26 AM
You know, every time you guys send a prayer for the folks in Florida God forgets to turn the heat on in Rhode Island and the temp drops 5 more degrees.   >:(

It's 55 right now where you are. Gonna get a lot colder than that in the next couple months.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 09, 2017, 07:31:11 AM
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/tim-duncan-hurricane-irma-us-virgin-islands/
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 09, 2017, 07:33:21 AM
Quote from: Toonces on September 09, 2017, 06:48:55 AM
Did we ever settle on the perfect hurricane sipping beverage?

http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/cuisine/drinks/hurricane.html
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 09, 2017, 09:35:13 AM
Looks like Key West its going to get pasted pretty hard. My folks' winter house is just 20 miles north of there.

They've had to rebuild once before. I'm not sure they can manage it again at their age now (78 and 80).
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 09, 2017, 06:01:01 PM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906638740554121216
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 09, 2017, 06:30:41 PM
Just saw a Weather Channel update that says Irma is now headed straight for Tampa. The blow to Miami will be softened a bit but it sounds like Tampa is not nearly as ready.
Either way, the Keys will probably still get blitzed pretty hard.

Luckily my parents are up here in New England but my parents' close neighbors are hold up in yet another (absent) neighbor's vacant two story concrete house along with several other folks from their street. I really hope they stay away from the windows, no matter how much the temptation to go have a look...
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 09, 2017, 06:31:26 PM
Still waiting for that north turn...
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 09, 2017, 07:05:14 PM
Quote from: bbmike on September 09, 2017, 06:31:26 PM
Still waiting for that north turn...

that'll be José in a few days
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 09, 2017, 07:08:50 PM
Jose is spinning out to sea.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 09, 2017, 07:17:00 PM
So it turns out that my buddy stationed at Key West that was originally supposed to stay b/c of his mission at SOUTHCOM was told to evacuate and he and his wife are at one of the hotels in the Disneyworld property, along with about 180 other folks from Key West AFB.  Disney's got them there at cost for the next week or so, and they'll be able to file a DOD travel voucher to get reimbursed when they get back.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 09, 2017, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 09, 2017, 07:08:50 PM
Jose is spinning out to sea.

Thank God.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 09, 2017, 07:22:00 PM
Irma delivered THE GOODS to the beaches and reefs of Rhode Island today.

3 hours in the water yesterday, 5 hours today, and the wife has tentatively agreed to a back rub.  And I'm sipping a Jack Daniels.

Does life get any better? 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4432/36734562370_42f07e67f8_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 09, 2017, 07:41:31 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 09, 2017, 07:22:00 PM
Does life get any better? 


Do I see just a wee hint of type III male pattern baldness?




j/k
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 09, 2017, 07:44:51 PM
no.... pretty sure thas type middle aged.   O:-)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Boggit on September 09, 2017, 08:12:17 PM
Quote from: Toonces on September 09, 2017, 07:22:00 PM
Irma delivered THE GOODS to the beaches and reefs of Rhode Island today.

3 hours in the water yesterday, 5 hours today, and the wife has tentatively agreed to a back rub.  And I'm sipping a Jack Daniels.

Does life get any better? 

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4432/36734562370_42f07e67f8_b.jpg)
I'm not sure whether you're finding the silver lining in the cloud, or indulging a bit of schadenfreude...  >:D
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 09, 2017, 08:12:52 PM
Both.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 09, 2017, 09:59:34 PM
Auburn University has been closed for Monday due to a Tropical Storm warning.  This means up to 50mph sustained winds and gusts to 70mph.  Plus the normal tornado spawn.

[It was not closed because our offensive line gave up 11 sacks to Clemson].

If Irma slips about 10 miles to the west, it won't hit anything until it rips through the Florida Panhandle and then onward to Alabama.

Although I'm at the end of a very long power line run, a guy who is on the Alabama Power repair crews lives across the street from me.  That is awesome since the last hurricane through Auburn knocked power out of this neighborhood for a full MONTH.  [I did not live here then].

Since all of the trees have had 15 years of growth since the last hurricane, if it comes through power could be out in the County for days, weeks, to a month depending on where you live.

The tornado spawns are totally random.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 09, 2017, 10:02:13 PM
I just looked at google maps with the traffic setting on.  Looks like the roads are clear in Florida, which is good.  Hopefully no one gets caught in their car. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 09, 2017, 10:59:36 PM
The Tampa Aquarium sent my cousin home. Not sure if that is better or worse. My aunt is a nervous wreck worrying about him :/
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 05:57:40 AM
Eye is crossing the Keys now

https://twitter.com/NWSMiami/status/906832193065975809
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 06:01:38 AM
It looks like the eye will literally cross right over my folks' house. Should be there any minute.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 10, 2017, 06:02:26 AM
Which Key is the house on Stagger?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 06:14:48 AM
Their place is in the Saddlebunch Keys. It's about 1/5th the way from Key West to Marathon.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 10, 2017, 06:18:44 AM
My wife's family had a condo in Key Colony Beach, right next to Marathon. We used to spend a month there at Christmas before they came over from England.

That whole stretch is in for an ass kicking...  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 06:29:40 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 10, 2017, 06:18:44 AM
My wife's family had a condo in Key Colony Beach, right next to Marathon. We used to spend a month there at Christmas before they came over from England.

That whole stretch is in for an ass kicking...  :(


Gusting is now up to 75 miles per hour in the lower keys.  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 10, 2017, 06:56:30 AM
holy fuckballs...  people actually are this stupid?

https://twitter.com/pascosheriff/status/906712903868469249
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 07:17:23 AM
And this surprises you how?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 07:20:55 AM
Maybe they'll hit some of the sharks inside
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 10, 2017, 08:01:46 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 07:17:23 AM
And this surprises you how?

that people would be firing guns into something that was clearly a media-driven hoax on the back of obviously-flawed science that was invented by the Chinese to hurt our global competitiveness in the market for illegal immigrant labor that's here to steal high-tech jobs that meth'ed-up out-of-work small factory guys would have in dead-end towns if not for Obama's DACA policies
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 08:09:07 AM
Ah, I see. I forgot about the Meth angle.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 08:39:36 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906872843320864768
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 08:39:53 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906873579408691200
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 08:42:55 AM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906865909104603137
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 08:48:59 AM
^Good thing board games don't need electricity.


Unfortunately the fridges containing people's insulin and other meds do.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 10, 2017, 09:44:44 AM
Quote from: Staggerwing on September 09, 2017, 07:41:31 PM

Do I see just a wee hint of type III male pattern baldness?


I'm channeling my inner Kelly Slater.   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 10, 2017, 10:28:41 AM
Your inner Slater is very outer.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 10, 2017, 11:50:05 AM
posted by my friend who is stationed at Key West

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s480x480/21558996_10214019068127541_3350506646732615337_n.jpg?oh=d4ade1b686457605ef2cad6241a93387&oe=5A16C990)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 10, 2017, 11:56:39 AM
https://twitter.com/ChrisFischer07/status/906175270465490946
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 12:12:18 PM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906925730092765184
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 10, 2017, 01:47:44 PM
Some family-in-law now marooned on the fourth floor of a condo high-rise on Marco Island, which of course is where all that Bahama water went. They had plenty of time and opportunity to get out safely, including their very aged Dad visiting (whose own condo is totally submerged.) Hard for me to drum up much sympathy; y'all wanted to stay and see the show.  ::)

No word from not-in-law relatives scattered around central Florida yet.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 02:06:09 PM
Speaking of Marco Island

https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/906953615381811201
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 02:12:44 PM
https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/906920269402558464
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 10, 2017, 03:47:21 PM
Hope Slash is ok.

We did our final storm purchases this afternoon.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 10, 2017, 04:00:45 PM
Anyone heard from Star?


Edit: this just in from Starfury

QuoteSo far so good, still have power but no Internet.  Winds are high 70s.
Only 1 case of beer left.


So, he's fooked
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 10, 2017, 04:18:18 PM
Only 1 case of beer?? This is dire.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 04:18:38 PM
Down to 1 case of beer?! Send warning orders to Gus Team Seal!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 04:18:59 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 10, 2017, 04:18:18 PM
Only 1 case of beer?? This is dire.

We may have to deploy you.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 04:19:48 PM
How do you embed a tweet in a post? NM, just doesn't show in the preview window.

https://twitter.com/erveza/status/906987365989838848
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 04:21:28 PM
^ I saw that. Awesome.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 04:25:17 PM
I successfully managed to avoid returning to Twitter for years. Now all it took was one lousy hurricane to get me back.  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 04:39:07 PM
Twitter is the least tiresome of the social media and it's been an excellent resource for storm coverage.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 10, 2017, 04:56:56 PM
Other than that it is a digital hive of scum and villainy.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 10, 2017, 05:41:00 PM
Gus team seal...activate!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 10, 2017, 05:43:56 PM
Comment on Facebook was "this is Miami dodging a bullet"

https://twitter.com/portnayanyc/status/906916747055431682
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 10, 2017, 05:58:21 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 10, 2017, 05:43:56 PM
Comment on Facebook was "this is Miami dodging a bullet"

https://twitter.com/portnayanyc/status/906916747055431682

The poster is getting called out for posting pix of the Miami River as if to insinuate they are of flooded streets. She works for RT so Putin must be behind it all!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 06:28:42 PM
Naples area is getting pounded

https://twitter.com/brianemfinger/status/907011779729018880 (https://twitter.com/brianemfinger/status/907011779729018880)


https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/907021092589592582
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 10, 2017, 06:29:05 PM
 I tried taking the time without Internet to finally learn GT Mius Front.  Fuck that game and its user interface!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 06:30:29 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 10, 2017, 06:29:05 PM
I tried taking the time without Internet to finally learn GT Mius Front.  Fuck that game and its user interface!

More informative than your Panthers in the Fog review.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 10, 2017, 06:33:34 PM
^Kicking a man when he's already besieged!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 10, 2017, 06:51:50 PM
Wheres my beer Gus?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 06:58:42 PM
https://twitter.com/6abcadamjoseph/status/907027342706561024
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 10, 2017, 07:29:21 PM
https://twitter.com/LiamWBZ/status/907036923830657025
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 10, 2017, 10:05:47 PM
Looking at google maps, looks like a lot of traffic heading south on 95 to Miami.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Boggit on September 10, 2017, 11:26:58 PM
The news here says Irma is taking a bee line to Tennessee. Stay safe everyone.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 02:20:18 AM
Its 3am is auburn still standing?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 11, 2017, 04:49:20 AM
http://www.fox13news.com/news/hurricane-irma/rescuers-brave-hurricane-irmas-fury-to-save-manatees

http://www.npr.org/2017/09/07/548981618/flamingos-in-the-men-s-room-how-zoos-and-aquariums-handle-hurricanes
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 11, 2017, 05:13:19 AM
^I love how the flamingos are checking themselves out in the mirror.  ;D
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 11, 2017, 07:14:32 AM
https://twitter.com/NWSJacksonville/status/907177472436957191
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 11, 2017, 08:09:03 AM
I see Star is still goatin'. Hopefully everyone else is hanging in there.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 11, 2017, 08:24:41 AM
Just got word that my cousin in Tampa, and his house, are still standing. He, like 6 million others, is without power but returns to work at the aquarium tomorrow 👍
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 11, 2017, 08:32:38 AM
good to hear people are coming thru OK
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 11, 2017, 08:41:49 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 11, 2017, 08:32:38 AM
good to hear people are coming thru OK

+1
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 11, 2017, 09:22:28 AM
Has anyone heard from Sir Slash?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 11, 2017, 09:30:19 AM
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/4tl1pdvemvdia85oaowc0qhkqhh8hfgwxdebam908hq.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=641)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 11, 2017, 09:31:28 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 11, 2017, 09:30:19 AM
(https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/4tl1pdvemvdia85oaowc0qhkqhh8hfgwxdebam908hq.jpg?quality=85&strip=info&w=641)

Saw a lot of pics like that over the past few days :P
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 11, 2017, 09:51:22 AM
 :2funny:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 11, 2017, 11:10:30 AM
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TatteredWealthyIsabellineshrike-size_restricted.gif)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 11, 2017, 11:14:36 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 02:20:18 AM
Its 3am is auburn still standing?

We have had 12 hours of rain.  Another 20 hours of rain and we get the high winds to topple the trees, kill the power  and span tornados. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 11, 2017, 11:25:01 AM
So, the storm center will be here in West TN (rather unexpectedly), by start of work tomorrow. Woo!


Heard from three sets of family (so far) in Central FL, eyewall passed over them all, but they're fine, no flooding to amount to there (it all ran five feet downhill I guess ;) ), and while some trees are down no damage to houses. Haven't heard specifically how the little girl took it, but nothing bad from them there either.

Heard from aunt's in-laws on Marco Island, the eyewall passed over them, too (as y'all already know), and it's a lake outside and they're without power, but otherwise okay. If their Dad has a medical problem he's screwed but I just can't have any sympathy for that -- he had a chance to get out, with them, and chose to stay. Choices have consequences and it wasn't like they didn't know the risks or couldn't do anything about it.  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 11, 2017, 11:27:07 AM
They were damned lucky on Marco.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 11, 2017, 11:31:13 AM
And/or unlucky: they made their choices to stay when they thought the storm would run up the east coast. Opps!  ::)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 11, 2017, 11:32:47 AM
Meanwhile, that storm only thought it had it rough being shot at by Floridians. It's gonna plow across the whole deep South now. It won't be worth  more than some crying rain by the time it gets to Missouri or Illinois, and y'all can finish it off for us.  >:D
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 01:08:10 PM
Quote from: airboy on September 11, 2017, 11:14:36 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 02:20:18 AM
Its 3am is auburn still standing?

We have had 12 hours of rain.  Another 20 hours of rain and we get the high winds to topple the trees, kill the power  and span tornados.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6skusgCYAA2hN8.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: SirAndrewD on September 11, 2017, 01:19:33 PM
Irma's starting to skirt my neck of the woods.   Biggest concern for me today is flooding, my house has settled enough that my back yard is essentially a pond in a heavy storm.   No work today, so waiting with baited breath to see if the dams and water breaks I spent all weekend building will hold.  So far so good. 

Best of luck and well wishes to all of you in the more heavily hit regions. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 11, 2017, 01:24:36 PM
Good luck D.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 11, 2017, 02:17:00 PM
Listening to White House daily press brief, it was stated that the USS Lincoln and 8 amphibs are in the Caribbean assisting the islands there. 

Not sure when people will be able to return to the Keys.  Still have to access the damage to the bridges connecting the islands.

For power restoration, their talking weeks. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 11, 2017, 02:27:34 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on September 11, 2017, 02:17:00 PMNot sure when people will be able to return to the Keys. 

My buddy that's stationed at Key West AFB was told to plan for Saturday, but be prepared for it to be longer based on the condition of the runways.
He's also part of the HQ that's based there, so he'll get flown back to work as soon as life support is established.  Not sure when his wife heads back to join him (both their kids are off at college).
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: RedArgo on September 11, 2017, 02:32:51 PM
Quote from: JasonPratt on September 11, 2017, 11:32:47 AM
Meanwhile, that storm only thought it had it rough being shot at by Floridians. It's gonna plow across the whole deep South now. It won't be worth  more than some crying rain by the time it gets to Missouri or Illinois, and y'all can finish it off for us.  >:D

We could use the rain, it's been pretty dry for a while now.  Hope everyone in the southeast is okay.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 11, 2017, 06:15:27 PM
Just found out that my parents' neighbors are alive but absolutely no other info. There's no cell service but someone passed around a satphone and they got a quick call in to some other friends that passed on the word. No idea about the extent of the home damage yet since the lower Keys are essentially closed off from the outside world except to official travelers.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 07:29:07 PM
anyone here from Airboy? 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 11, 2017, 07:56:26 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 07:29:07 PM
anyone here from Airboy? 

He's probably afraid to post after the way you replied to him.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 11, 2017, 08:15:21 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 07:29:07 PM
anyone here from Airboy? 

I texted him; didn't hear back yet
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 11, 2017, 08:30:36 PM
Jesus, just saw that 65% of the state is without power. :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 08:59:07 PM
I do hope hes ok.  to be fair I had a cat4 storm at my front door so.... O:-)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 11, 2017, 09:07:53 PM
I'm sure he and other Alabamians were praying to be spared, so it should be all good.

Meanwhile, with the passing of Irma northward through southern Florida, all those knuckleheads stopped praying for salvation.  Hence, 80 degrees in Rhode Island today.

According to the Weather Channel and/or God's forecast, we're looking at light to non-existent praying and 80 degree temperatures though the week.  Then come this weekend, something will suck the prayers upward, and God will let the temperature plummet accordingly.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 11, 2017, 09:09:04 PM
If we could just keep the natural disasters flowing year round, Rhode Island could be the new Florida.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 11, 2017, 09:18:58 PM
Who would have thought, Nashville got hit with 2 hurricanes in 2 weeks.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 11, 2017, 09:22:20 PM
We lost power for 7 hours.  High winds are past us. 

Have to wait for tomorrow's paper to see if any tornadoes were spawned.  Our neighborhood was like a heavy thunderstorm for 20 hours without the lightning.

For this one, the highest winds were on the NE side and we got the West side.

I'm thankful we personally were spared.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: SirAndrewD on September 11, 2017, 09:23:21 PM
If Airboy is in Auburn, there's been quite a lot of power outages out that way.   I was expecting the same here seeing the forecast yesterday, but there's been nothing.

I'm 50 miles to the west, and we've had little to nothing here in the way of heavy wind.   Rain was steady but not enough to cause any problems, even for my very flood prone location. 

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 12, 2017, 07:16:51 AM
The Keys are open as far as Marathon island.  Most areas still don't have cell or electricity though. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 12, 2017, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on September 11, 2017, 01:08:10 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6skusgCYAA2hN8.jpg)

No, that's West TN this morning.  O0
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 12, 2017, 07:35:52 AM
This is what happens to small islands in a hurricane.... no trees left....  :o
Picture from space.

(https://scontent.fyto1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21752367_10154645638152234_7417087554673096099_n.jpg?oh=60864ea8fbc78de2965e5ece4b1260af&oe=5A5F5A80)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 12, 2017, 07:50:41 AM
Cruise lines have pulled 3 ships out of scheduled cruises to assist with rescue efforts in the eastern Caribbean islands.  They'll also provide ships, if needed, for the keys. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2017, 09:36:53 AM
Newspaper front pages from Sunday across Florida

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DJXznDgV4AE7vZp.jpg)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 12, 2017, 10:53:05 AM
Anybody heard from Sir Slash?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 12, 2017, 01:05:26 PM
https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/907655330930327552
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MetalDog on September 12, 2017, 06:04:58 PM
Quote from: airboy on September 12, 2017, 10:53:05 AM
Anybody heard from Sir Slash?

I have a fair idea where he is geographically and I have to think he was in the crosshairs when Irma was still a 4.  I suspect he is without power, and possibly a safe place to live, for some time.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2017, 10:00:00 PM
some seriously awesome comments here

https://www.facebook.com/GainesvillePolice/photos/a.415914952014.202189.136625737014/10154671675062015/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2017, 10:03:01 PM
many of y'all have seen pix of this marker down in Key West

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21752006_10214041437846770_5491748580529276722_n.jpg?oh=f91de6429aa075981351a4224fd26f88&oe=5A6116AB)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 13, 2017, 04:30:32 AM
report from my friend who lives in Key West (he's not home yet)

QuoteSatellite imagery shows the house and roof intact. Initial reports are very minimal damage to the base housing area. Storm surge is thought not to have reached homes. More thorough inspections needed of course. Almost all docks washed away. But lots of positive news so far.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 13, 2017, 05:14:03 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2017, 10:03:01 PM
many of y'all have seen pix of this marker down in Key West

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21752006_10214041437846770_5491748580529276722_n.jpg?oh=f91de6429aa075981351a4224fd26f88&oe=5A6116AB)

I've stood next to that marker.  :o It must have been hit by something.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 13, 2017, 05:26:33 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 13, 2017, 05:14:03 AMIt must have been hit by something.

Yeah, St Kitts.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 13, 2017, 05:42:53 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2017, 10:03:01 PM
many of y'all have seen pix of this marker down in Key West

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21752006_10214041437846770_5491748580529276722_n.jpg?oh=f91de6429aa075981351a4224fd26f88&oe=5A6116AB)

I've seen it in person. Damn.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 13, 2017, 05:47:12 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on September 12, 2017, 10:03:01 PM
many of y'all have seen pix of this marker down in Key West

(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21752006_10214041437846770_5491748580529276722_n.jpg?oh=f91de6429aa075981351a4224fd26f88&oe=5A6116AB)

I've been at that marker, drunk off my ass.

Man I hope SS is okay.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 13, 2017, 06:54:20 AM
This will be the hit costume for Halloween.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 13, 2017, 08:59:49 AM
Sir Slash - come back to us!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 13, 2017, 11:44:23 AM
Quote from: OJsDad on September 13, 2017, 06:54:20 AM
This will be the hit costume for Halloween.




Nun with Chainsaw- didn't they open for Judas Priest a few times?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 13, 2017, 06:21:16 PM
https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/908104820778786816
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 13, 2017, 06:21:38 PM
https://twitter.com/hwelectric/status/908104283517804544
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: trailrunner on September 13, 2017, 06:32:37 PM
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/two-men-appear-in-police-custody-with-power-pole-on-suv-in-jacksonville/608658246 (http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/two-men-appear-in-police-custody-with-power-pole-on-suv-in-jacksonville/608658246)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 13, 2017, 06:36:36 PM
Quote from: OJsDad on September 13, 2017, 06:21:38 PM
https://twitter.com/hwelectric/status/908104283517804544

According to what residents are being told, it could be a month before some of the Lower Keys get back electricity.

Just found out that my folks' house is still standing and has it's roof. It did flood inside but after Hurricane Wilma they replaced the first 4 feet of drywall with some kind of flood-proof wall board so here's hoping...
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 13, 2017, 06:37:03 PM
Still nothing from Slash??
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 13, 2017, 06:38:07 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on September 13, 2017, 06:36:36 PM
Just found out that my folks' house is still standing and has it's roof. It did flood inside but after Hurricane Wilma they replaced the first 4 feet of drywall with some kind of flood-proof wall board so here's hoping...

O0
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 13, 2017, 07:41:57 PM
I'm going to guess that Slash just has no power. Hopefully nothing more serious.

I didn't know that waterproof floorboard existed, 'Wing. Good to hear.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 14, 2017, 12:52:58 PM
https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/908383055752114176
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 15, 2017, 06:28:07 AM
Has anyone heard from Slash yet.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bob48 on September 15, 2017, 06:38:27 AM
Very worrying. Hope he's ok and it is just a power-out problem, although that's bad enough.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 15, 2017, 06:41:29 AM
I hope he and his are ok.  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 15, 2017, 08:12:42 AM
Yeah, really hope he's okay.  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 15, 2017, 08:13:14 AM
Quote from: bbmike on September 15, 2017, 08:12:42 AM
Yeah, really hope he's okay.  :(

+1  :(
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 15, 2017, 08:17:59 AM
I'm trying to track down some secondary info on him and check on him
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 15, 2017, 12:07:06 PM
Alive and on-line again. And damned disappointed there was no wake for me here.  >:(  Actually got power back yesterday morning but just got my internet and computer hooked back up.

The eye of Irma came right over my house at 9:30-10:00 pm Sunday. I was damned surprised as we lost power about 6:30pm when the forecast was for her to steer up the coast-- she just screwed up everybody's forecast didn't she?  ;D  I was expecting another good hour of storm when it suddenly got quiet outside and I thought it was really strange so I used our only working land-line to call my brother 2 counties north and he says, "The eye's over your house right now". Next thing I think is, "Oh shit. We got the whole rest of the storm to go through now". But he told me the storm was breaking-up on it's southern side so we got some more wind and rain but the worst was past.

Irma was a scary Bitch. We got some flooding when the ditches outside backed-up over the tarp and sandbag dam me and  my Son-in-Law had built to keep it out and came in my back door but the carpet got soaked was all. I was really afraid when my chimney began to leak thinking if the brick came loose it'd be game-over but she held together in the end.

Lots of people got hit much worse than we did, some a lot worse. The downtown part of Arcadia had some buildings tops ripped off and the whole area was closed-off until yesterday. There are six highways in and out of town and only one is still open even today, all the rest closed because of ongoing flooding. The official Rainfall Amount was 6in. here but that's got to be way off target. I've lived here my whole life and never the waters this high.

Altogether we came through very well thanks to the God-sent help from family and friends and have been returning the favors as well as we can. Thank you all for your heartfelt prayers and good wishes.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bob48 on September 15, 2017, 12:07:50 PM
 :bd: :bd: :bd: :bd:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 15, 2017, 12:10:19 PM
awesome to hear you're OK :)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 15, 2017, 12:12:17 PM
Glad you made it through safely, Slash!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 15, 2017, 12:13:11 PM
Yay!
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 15, 2017, 12:18:09 PM
Welcome back! Take this collective digital hug from all of us.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 15, 2017, 12:18:54 PM
Hands north of the equator, Gus.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 15, 2017, 12:19:21 PM
I always leave space for The Lord.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 15, 2017, 12:19:54 PM
Good to hear from you Slash.   :hug:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 15, 2017, 12:21:17 PM
Quote from: Gusington on September 15, 2017, 12:19:21 PM
I always leave space for The Lord.

Me too.


'The Lord' is a euphemism, right?
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: BanzaiCat on September 15, 2017, 12:21:40 PM
Glad you're back, pug-boy!  O0
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 15, 2017, 12:25:01 PM
The Lord is not a euphemism.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 15, 2017, 12:25:46 PM
my bad. I hope he can forgive me.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 15, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
The Lord will think about it. He's not done playing with the shreds of your soul yet.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: mirth on September 15, 2017, 12:27:55 PM
I'm glad he's still amused by the shreds.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Gusington on September 15, 2017, 12:41:07 PM
Occasionally.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Barthheart on September 15, 2017, 01:04:36 PM
Hey Slash is back!!!  <:-)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 15, 2017, 02:39:33 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on September 15, 2017, 01:04:36 PM
Hey Slash is back!!!  <:-)


+1!  :clap:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: airboy on September 15, 2017, 02:45:30 PM
I'm so glad that you made it without too much damage.
O0
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on September 15, 2017, 04:10:25 PM
Quote from: airboy on September 15, 2017, 02:45:30 PM
I'm so glad that you made it without too much damage.
O0

We don't yet know the state of his liquor cabinet or his liver.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 15, 2017, 04:35:25 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on September 15, 2017, 04:10:25 PM
Quote from: airboy on September 15, 2017, 02:45:30 PM
I'm so glad that you made it without too much damage.
O0

We don't yet know the state of his liquor cabinet or his liver.

Or his porn collection.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 15, 2017, 06:56:12 PM
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21740095_1675062485890356_1690742247125884490_n.png?oh=095ab0f6be877d19b35707e7d62bac78&oe=5A428368)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MetalDog on September 15, 2017, 08:52:52 PM
Glad you're back, Slash! 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 15, 2017, 10:47:23 PM
Thank you Gentlemen. No Baby Showers in April for me. After working like a Sled Dog all day putting up boards on the windows and trying to find someplace to store things that was Irma-Prof, and with no AC, water to shower, and it being Florida, about 99 degrees at night, the last thing Mrs. Slash wanted was me close to her. Turns out hurricanes are actually an excellent form of birth control. And frankly, I didn't want me close to me either. The swimming pool saved us all but I couldn't figure a way to sleep in it at night and keep my head above water. The Liquor Cabinet and I kept each other company throughout.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MikeGER on September 16, 2017, 02:04:32 AM
Quote from: Gusington on September 15, 2017, 12:18:09 PM
Welcome back! Take this collective digital hug from all of us.
+1 O0 

riding out a hurricane, eye passing and all, must be a once in a life time experience   
...i bet and once is really enuf in a lottery betting all-in against nature
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Toonces on September 16, 2017, 07:52:16 AM
Welcome back, Slash.   :hug:
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: JasonPratt on September 16, 2017, 08:17:07 AM
Yay for Slash (and other Grogs)!

Lol at Brant's joke.  ^-^
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: GDS_Starfury on September 16, 2017, 01:29:00 PM
Quote from: mirth on September 15, 2017, 12:18:54 PM
Hands north of the equator, Gus.

he'll need the step stool.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on September 16, 2017, 08:28:01 PM
here's your asshole

http://wncn.com/2017/09/16/florida-dad-leaves-toddler-daughter-outside-overnight-during-hurricane-irma-police-say/
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Staggerwing on September 16, 2017, 09:14:06 PM
There's some nads that need kicking right there.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 16, 2017, 09:28:28 PM
Kicking hell, rip the bastards out so he cannot reproduce anymore. 
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 17, 2017, 10:28:45 PM
That's pretty low alright. Right near the bottom I'd say. That guy should be made to come over to my house and pick-up all the tree limbs in my yard. Not because it's so severe, just because I don't want to.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: ghostryder on September 19, 2017, 09:55:37 PM
People seem to still be in panic mode. As soon as a Truck arrives and we stock the shelves at WinnDixie it's gone. We've been bring daily trucks in (normal is 3 a week). Gas is still probmatic. I drove down to walmart-who was closed 3 days--and they've yet begun to restock. Stopped at McDonald's and the only thing you could get was a quarter pounder and fries...nothing else. Not even a cherry pie.

I'm in beverly hills- just south of crystal River--these are small...very small towns spread out 10 to 15 miles a part-- maybe a grocery store and a gas station in each---The largest town would be Ocala--even that is kinda small but they do have a footlocker so you can buy a decent pair of shoes-- that's a 30 mile run.

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: MikeGER on September 20, 2017, 01:17:36 AM
please say a prayer for Stuka Joe
(and his boardgame collection and the fine YT video production electronics he does all the vids with for the community)

he rode out Irma passing by quit well


but Maria's eye is just right now on top of him in Puerto Rico's North North East

Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: OJsDad on September 25, 2017, 08:22:41 PM
This is why Americans hats Congress.

https://twitter.com/WSJ/status/912484391464599552
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bbmike on September 26, 2017, 05:33:16 AM
^Well, if privatization of the FAA was stuck to that bill I can't really blame them.
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: em2nought on September 26, 2017, 05:19:32 PM
Quote from: ghostryder on September 19, 2017, 09:55:37 PM

I'm in beverly hills- just south of crystal River--these are small...very small towns spread out 10 to 15 miles a part-- maybe a grocery store and a gas station in each---The largest town would be Ocala--even that is kinda small but they do have a footlocker so you can buy a decent pair of shoes-- that's a 30 mile run.

So it hasn't changed in the thirty-five years since I lived in Homosassa then?  There was a little hobby shop in Inverness, with a shoe store nearby where one could buy Brooks running shoes at least back then.  The middle of the state below Orlando is still also much the same.  I'm planning on purchasing a dozen or so five gallon fuel cans for next time. ;)
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on September 26, 2017, 10:35:03 PM
No, nothing's changed except that you can't say, "Homosassa" anymore. It's, "Nonjudgmental Lifestyle Choices-sassa" now. Also, "Kississimee" is now sexual harassment.  :-"
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 06, 2017, 08:04:23 AM
Hurricane Martha update

http://www.scarymommy.com/bethenny-frankel-puerto-rico-relief/



next year we're just going to do a consolidate "hurricane season" thread
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: Sir Slash on October 06, 2017, 09:52:58 AM
Lets hope next year we don't need it.  :-X
Title: Re: Hurricane Irma
Post by: ghostryder on October 06, 2017, 10:16:46 PM
Quote from: Hentzau on September 26, 2017, 05:19:32 PM
Quote from: ghostryder on September 19, 2017, 09:55:37 PM

I'm in beverly hills- just south of crystal River--these are small...very small towns spread out 10 to 15 miles a part-- maybe a grocery store and a gas station in each---The largest town would be Ocala--even that is kinda small but they do have a footlocker so you can buy a decent pair of shoes-- that's a 30 mile run.

So it hasn't changed in the thirty-five years since I lived in Homosassa then?  There was a little hobby shop in Inverness, with a shoe store nearby where one could buy Brooks running shoes at least back then.  The middle of the state below Orlando is still also much the same.  I'm planning on purchasing a dozen or so five gallon fuel cans for next time. ;)

Not sure if it's still there. Inverness isn't too far - about 10-15 mile. I generally buy New balance shoes- found some in Ocala- along with a great philly cheese steak- so all is well now. I can buy most things online but shoes fitting right is too risky--almost have to try those on.