Hurricane Ian expected to impact Florida (updates and related discussions)

[larryz]

Also the newest forecast has this slowing down off the coast for even longer. This could be a major disaster, FL will not be able to handle that much rain, and there might be evacuations for a majority of the entire state if this holds (inland and even the east coast) due to flooding. Pay attention to local authorities, this may get really ugly.

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Anyone within an evacuation zone in Tampa should leave now. If I still lived in Brandon, I'd have left yesterday at the latest.

 

[JenniferS]

That’s correct. Vacationed over the years at WDW and have witnessed small business owners of name brand gas close up shop when the power goes out. Trying to buy a case of beer during a power outage is not easy.

We are in Fort Pierce. Went to the Walmart SuperCentre last night around 8:00.

The commercial bread shelves were empty, but in-store bakery goods were plentiful. The entire aisle of water was completely bare. Fruits and salads were very picked over.

Beer … full selection available. Even after Hubby stocked up.

We filled up at Wawa afterward. We have a large truck, so we had to circle twice to get a spot that lined up with the tank, but there was no line to speak of.

 

[Lilofan]

one thing is for certain: South Tampa will flood!

South Tampa streets flood after 3 inches of rain. With a hurricane incoming it could be raging rivers.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

South Tampa streets flood after 3 inches of rain. With a hurricane incoming it could be raging rivers.

100%. And it has been that way forever.

 

[Ayla]

Anyone within an evacuation zone in Tampa should leave now. If I still lived in Brandon, I'd have left yesterday at the latest.

Yeah, today should be the day people leave.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Wouldn't it be more accurate to say "...puts the center of the path of uncertainty 100 miles from Tampa."?

Not really, as this is one variable. I meant it in the context of that particular model. I would have been more explicit in the broader sense of the system for the change, but its just one data set of many.

 

[Afterthought]

one thing is for certain: South Tampa will flood!

That's a little too bold of a prediction. Be prepared for the worst, but don't assume the worst is inevitable.

 

[larryz]

That's a little too bold of a prediction. Be prepared for the worst, but don't assume the worst is inevitable.

Do you now, or have you ever lived in the Tampa Bay area?

 

[Gringrinngghost]

11AM Update out in minutes. I expect wind speeds to be 85mph

 

[Afterthought]

Do you now, or have you ever lived in the Tampa Bay area?

No but after reading Lilo's comment about three inches of rain I take back what I said.
Please be safe everyone.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

 

[wutisgood]

It looks like this storm is going to make Weds Thurs and Fri no good for the parks. I guess I should hope my flight gets postponed.

 

[JenniferS]

Mandatory evacuations just announced for parts of Zone A, Hillsboro County, including the city of Tampa.

 

[larryz]

Not really, as this is one variable. I meant it in the context of that particular model. I would have been more explicit in the broader sense of the system for the change, but its just one data set of many.

Well, the models are tightening towards Tampa. I'm sure you've looked at the topography. Tampa Bay + storm surge = bad experience for hundreds of thousands of people.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

It looks like this storm is going to make Weds Thurs and Fri no good for the parks. I guess I should hope my flight gets postponed.

Friday might be ok but no flights. I’m guessing HHN gets canceled and rescheduled. If I remember correctly Uni added dates last time a hurricane canceled some nights.

 

[ceecee101]

Chalk up another cancellation... I was supposed to fly down tomorrow but decided to postpone my trip to next March. At least by shifting my visit I didn't lose the deposit I would have if I had cancelled the first night at Pop.

Hey, maybe Tron will be open by then (maybe there's an outside chance?).

Best of luck to those who are still in the path of this thing. Still a chance it will miss Orlando.

I would’ve done exactly this. Not worth taxing all the first responders by adding more people to a difficult situation for one thing.

 

[Touchdown]

Let’s just hope the storm doesn’t set up shop right by Tampa for 24+ hours. Forecast timing can still change.

 

[Ayla]

Tolls have been suspended in the Tampa area for evacuations.

 

[Ayla]

Weight restrictions for commercial traffic has been suspended to help with fuel and delivery of other necessities.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

A tropical storm watch is now in effect for Walt Disney World until Further Notice