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

[HauntedPirate]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned - the lunches are $10. Two options, corned beef or ham with a bag of chips, bottle of water, baby carrots, a fruit, and a cookie.

 

[Touchdown]

Guess you just missed the tornado in the far western burb of Miami... Not kidding, really just happened.

The lack of a great exit route is why I’m still at home instead of Epcot today

 

[Lilofan]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned - the lunches are $10. Two options, corned beef or ham with a bag of chips, bottle of water, baby carrots, a fruit, and a cookie.

I would give a lot of credit to the hard working cast members probably working marathon shifts living in the resort taking care of the guests.

 

[LAKid53]

If I decided to bug out from Orlando at this point I would be picking a place in the far western burbs of Miami to wait this out, of course the rain is already down there though so this late, might consider taking the long way (via 95) to Atlanta.

Unless the state implements the one way evacuation plan for highways in the area: I-4, I-75, the Turnpike - those roads can become parking lots. UNLESS ordered to evacuate, the best plan is to shelter in place.

 

[JenniferS]

I'm not sure where you're getting that. I haven't been mocking anyone at any time. You, however, have been mocking me for deciding to stay put and not put myself at risk for getting on the open road. I suggest you look in a mirror.

I never picked up that you were mocking anyone. We were at Coronado Springs during Irma (and Dorian) and I did live trip reports throughout both. Some people appreciated the boots on the ground perspective.

We voluntarily evacuated the Keys on Saturday well in advance of Ian, and moved our RV to the Port St. Lucie area. We’re supposed to arrive at FW on Sunday. I’m still looking forward to it … if it happens. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t.

Enjoy your day. If you’re already there, Disney is one of the safest places to be IMO. They really took care of us during Irma.

 

[mightynine]

So you get on the road and head North, The storm will also be heading North. If you.. Break down.. Can't get gas.. Caught in traffic.. Or pick a destination that is next on the storms list.

I would rather stay in a secure resort, in a major metro area, with lots of help available.

If you left NOW, you'd be outracing the storm. Use the NHC track to see where you'll avoid impacts and go there.

If you're not leaving now, then yes, staying put is likely the best option if you're on-site. Just be ready to be stuck and not exactly comfortable.

ETA: I mean, two days worth of this weather is going to be miserable. And any resort crews aren't going to be able to start cleaning up until the weather clears up. So maybe not until Saturday you're able to leave the property? I'd be considering all my options.

 

[Afterthought]

I would give a lot of credit to the hard working cast members probably working marathon shifts living in the resort taking care of the guests.

Yes thank you to any CM working through this thing.

 

[LAKid53]

During Irma, water came under our second floor door at Coronado. I lifted everything off the floor, and put down half a dozen pool towels.

Those resorts that open to the outside can have water intrusion on the higher floors due to wind driven rain.

Please tell me y'all have left Key West.

 

[JenniferS]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned - the lunches are $10. Two options, corned beef or ham with a bag of chips, bottle of water, baby carrots, a fruit, and a cookie.

Totally reasonable price.

 

[Lilofan]

Unless the state implements the one way evacuation plan for highways in the area: I-4, I-75, the Turnpike - those roads can become parking lots. UNLESS ordered to evacuate, the best plan is to shelter in place.

There are a number of reasons why some not in the evac zone choose to leave. Remembering and living through prior hurricane experience , told by county to expect prolonged power outages , flooding etc. If they choose to leave to get to a better situation, all the power to them.

 

[fotofx]

I never picked up that you were mocking anyone. We were at Coronado Springs during Irma (and Dorian) and I did live trip reports throughout both. Some people appreciated the boots on the ground perspective.

We voluntarily evacuated the Keys on Saturday we’ll in advance of Ian, and moved our RV to the Port St. Lucie area. We’re supposed to arrive at FW on Sunday. I’m still looking forward to it … if it happens. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t.

Enjoy your day. If you’re already there, Disney is one of the safest places to be IMO. They really took care of us during Irma.

How long are you going to be at the Fort? I am due in on Wednesday the 5th.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Hard to tell if it’s a wobble (eyes will wobble back and forth like a top) or a true change in direction but if it’s already turning east the track will be adjusted further south again. Depending on how much could bring flooding back into the picture in Orlando as the area just north of the eye wall is expected to have the most severe rainfall. It’s so bad and yet so hard to look away.

Watching storms is like crossing routes over the middle or popping zits…

Sickly fascinating

 

[Lilofan]

Yes thank you to any CM working through this thing.

I would think they would rather be home with their loved ones.

 

[phillip9698]

Same. Though some people love to be near the action. Vloggers make a small fortune vlogging disasters. Some people choose hurricane season again and again for their Florida trips and pinpoint when a hurricane is about to strike for their TR or other social media attention. To me it is not worth it. Nothing should come before safety of yourself and others.

We choose hurricane season for vacations to Florida because they are much more affordable. Been risking it for over 10 years now and have come out ahead so far.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned - the lunches are $10. Two options, corned beef or ham with a bag of chips, bottle of water, baby carrots, a fruit, and a cookie.

That’s more like it. Glad they are giving a bit more for a bit less money to their guests.

 

[JenniferS]

Those resorts that open to the outside can have water intrusion on the higher floors due to wind driven rain.

Please tell me y'all have left Key West.

Yes, we left at noon on Saturday. Thank you for asking.

 

[DCBaker]

SeaWorld closing Wednesday and Thursday -

 

[LAKid53]

There are a number of reasons why some not in the evac zone choose to leave. Remembering and living through prior hurricane experience , told by county to expect prolonged power outages , flooding etc. If they choose to leave to get to a better situation, all the power to them.

I get that. That's why counties have opened shelters. And each county has zones based on flooding, wind damage, etc.

However, the window to safely evacuate is rapidly closing.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

SUMMARY OF 200 PM EDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.5N 83.3W
ABOUT 265 MI...430 KM S OF SARASOTA FLORIDA
ABOUT 85 MI...140 KM SSW OF THE DRY TORTUGAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...955 MB...28.20 INCHES

 

[Afterthought]

We choose hurricane season for vacations to Florida because they are much more affordable.

Yeah many people do. I was referring to the people on YT who vlog for profit and basically chase the storms and other disaster to get the best scoop. That time Justin Scarred booked a WDW trip at one of the All Stars during one of the hurricane just to vlog, for example.