Tampa is now forecast for a direct hit.
But still time for it to wander more.
I urge those on the coast from Naples to Steinhatchee to evacuate if you can.
Especially people in the Ft. Meyers / Cape Coral areas as the storm surge there may be devastating.
Those inland from Gainesville to Labelle might should do the same.
Get out you guys!
Get out even if you're not right in the middle of it.
The East side will be wicked.
Two years ago we dodged Sally being on the West side of Mobile Bay.
But the East side and further got slammed, friends of mine lost everything.
Don't be them in water up to your waist, in the rain/wind with no transportation or shelter, wet cold and scared shitless.
***Below are excerpts from some folks I knew who lost it all in Sally.***
Facebook is full of my friends and acquaintances who live on the other side of Mobile Bay, and along the beaches, who're getting absolutely hammered. It's bad, my friend David just posted this,
Lost the ceiling in the garage and now the kitchen ceiling just hit the floor. Roofing has failed. Also, power is out.
Now nothing.
My best hunting/fishing buddy bugged out to his hunting property near Grove Hill, AL, His main home is in Orange Beach.
Roll of the dice if it'll still be in one piece tomorrow afternoon.
Dozens more people I know live down that way.
Scott Kennedy
Nasty down here, our fence is gone, neighbors porch collapsed. Lots of flooding. Moving into the eye now though so hopefully that’s the worst of it
Stephen Franklin
John ChileRelleno Cox
our cars are floating away from our house and windows about to be blown out."
Tony Bearden
It’s getting real here! Just lost power and waters 10 foot from the door.
Four people I know right there, plus others, lost homes and vehicles.
