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

[CaptainAmerica]

If nothing good comes of this storm, at least I will have found a new vlogger to hate. So there's that.

 

[Touchdown]

I swear we have the 'oh my god the magic kingdom is going to be under water' debate every damn time theres a hurricane, or even just a minor tropical storm

This is a Cat 5 storm though, yes the winds will be weaker by Orlando but the clouds and the rains will not. It’s going to rain just as much inland as it is on the coast, the only benefit is no storm surge.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Naples getting slammed by storm surge. The worst thus far. Probably going to be the worst hit from this thing (and it hasn't even made landfall yet!).

Is it the worst? Or is it the second worst because the cameras at Fort Myers Beach are all underwater?

 

[Slpy3270]

Is it the worst? Or is it the second worst because the cameras at Fort Myers Beach are all underwater?

Whatever gets hit the worst it's clear the Fort Myers area is going to be the centerpoint for the storm's effects and recovery efforts. Wouldn't be shocked if by Friday news coverage of the storm is more situated there than in Tampa or central Florida.

 

[cr3346]

Again, couldve brought groceries with him from home, but no…

Odds he got the last meal kit? I'd say 0

 

[Disney Analyst]

Odds he got the last meal kit? I'd say 0

Probably the last one... until they make more and restock in 15-30 minutes.

I agree with your odds.

 

[WorldExplorer]

Riverside has stopped accepting mobile orders. Which is good, because the last window I saw (around 1:15) was 3:35 and they were telling people they were just starting lunch orders then.

I admire the hard work and the patience (answering the same questions repeatedly). I think I'd crack.

 

[Ayla]

No park reservations available on Friday. They've been greyed out on MDE.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

This idiot woman on The Weather Channel is wearing a baseball helmet.

Their producers should be ashamed.

 

[fotofx]

This idiot woman on The Weather Channel is wearing a baseball helmet.

Their producers should be ashamed.

Jim has one on too...

 

[Disorbust]

So I'm in the north but have 2 of my kids in Celebration, what do think the chance of them losing power? Someone posted that their lines are underground but what about the grid?

 

[DryerLintFan]

Landfall this hour imminent.

It’s been over Sanibel island for a while now. That’s land.

 

[DryerLintFan]

So far not too bad. The wind is picking up but the rain hasn’t come down as expected.

Still doing well?

 

[Vacationeer]

Odds he got the last meal kit? I'd say 0

They told him it was the last one so he’d leave. And not ever come back.

 

[fotofx]

So I'm in the north but have 2 of my kids in Celebration, what do think the chance of them losing power? Someone posted that their lines are underground but what about the grid?

From what I have heard they have a considerable amount of infrastructure underground. Still I would bet they will lose it at some point.

 

[DryerLintFan]

 

[Ayla]

It’s been over Sanibel island for a while now. That’s land.

Landfall is when the center of the eye hits the mainland.

 

[plutofan15]

I do not believe historically any first floor ROOMS have flooded.

I believe that the towels near the door are to prevent water from rains being blown against the door coming into the room.

 

[Brian]

Landfall is when the center of the eye hits the mainland.

Not only that, but the declaration is made by the National Hurricane Center. Anyone telling you landfall has occurred before the NHC is talking out of their behind, including clickbait meteorologists.

 

[DryerLintFan]

I believe that the towels near the door are to prevent water from rains being blown against the door.

No there have been multiple trip reports from people staying at WDW during recent hurricanes/tropical storms where their rooms got massive amounts of water in through the door. Whether or not it’s considered flooded I don’t know. But water does come in.