Not looking good for us in Florida

[GaryHibbert]

It's times like this that make me glad I live in the land of -40 degrees temps that last 4 to 6 months a year.
Sitting here worrying about all you folks on hurricane watch. Please stay safe.
Gary

 

[DougE]

Living in hurricane land is bad, but at least there is some warning that one is approaching. Tornado land, while damage is more localized, sucks worse because there isn't really any way to predict when and where they will hit.

That said, y'all be safe if you're in the path of this storm.

 

[HalfSmoked]

God have his blessings for all to remain safe and sound. It seems those that try not to heed warnings paid the price.

Warren

 

[SmokinAl]

Like I said before the worst part is waiting. No, make that, the worst part is the cleanup!
Al

 

[mcokevin]

Prep complete here in Orlando. Not forecast to get it too bad, but looks like Cat 1 or strong TS just about over my house right now.

Cafe lights down, patio furniture inside, pool fence removed, and most importantly for this crowd the smoker and grill are securely strapped to a column - those puppies aren’t going anywhere!

 

[912smoker]

Hunker down and stay safe guys !
It's projected to be in my area Friday as a tropical storm. Area traffic picked up today and I'm sure it will steady tomorrow along
I-95 and I-16.

Keith

 

[clifish]

Hunker down and stay safe guys !
It's projected to be in my area Friday as a tropical storm. Area traffic picked up today and I'm sure it will steady tomorrow along
I-95 and I-16.

Keith

Lock down the MB 1050 and stay safe

 

[pineywoods]

This mornings track has it dead on Tampa Bay (Bradenton, Palmetto.. that's me) as a 3... boarding up today...

Jerry... Thanks for the offer brother... but my biggest fear is getting stuck in traffic on the interstate with no gas to be had...

Praying that forecasters are wrong (as they usually are) and it changes before making landfall here....

Hang on tight everybody...

I wouldn't leave you sitting on the side of the road I have gas. We are no longer even in the cone of uncertainty

 

[pc farmer]

Be safe everyone. I can't imagine what is going through y'all's minds.

 

[TNJAKE]

Saw Broward county just had a damaging tornado

 

[fltsfshr]

9pm update has moved the track a little further N of me. We're still going to catch a big chunk of it as it slides up the coast.

 

[mcokevin]

Lock down the MB 1050 and stay safe

My 1050 is strapped to a column! Not going anywhere

 

[chilerelleno]

Wow, from what I see of this, much of Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Ft. Myers and coastal communities southward to Naples, may not exist come Thursday due to just the storm surge/flooding.

Prayers to those of you who're hunkering in place.
Hope y'all come through it okay.

 

[SmokinAl]

Right now it looks like we are going to take a pretty good hit, as the NE quadrant will be at our door this afternoon. Hope it’s not a Cat 3 when it passes by. Also hope it doesn’t destroy Hammock State park like Irma did.
Al

 

[DRKsmoking]

Right now it looks like we are going to take a pretty good hit, as the NE quadrant will be at our door this afternoon. Hope it’s not a Cat 3

Al, hope you do not get a major hit from this storm but does not look good for that area of Florida.
I know you are prepared , but it still sucks to go through these storms.
Hold on and duck down.
You are right Mother Nature is pissed .

David

 

[JckDanls 07]

here it comes.... rain and wind starting to pick up

 

[normanaj]

My cousin and her family moved to Tampa from central NH this past Winter. They've never experienced a hurricane before.

 

[fltsfshr]

So far so good. Winds are picking up but the rain side seems to have shifted to the W of the eye. Storm is just passing Naples. We're getting gusts up to 70 at the house.

 

[indaswamp]

Storm blew up overnight.. Just saw the latest update-155mph. winds....strong CAT.4. She's gonna pack a punch for sure! You guys that stayed are in for a ride.. Stay safe!

 

[JckDanls 07]

Luckily.. we are on the North and West of it now