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

[larryz]

They have a car and could be in gratifia by tonight.

Georgia?

 

[Chomama]

Georgia?

Ha yes. Sorry

 

[plutofan15]

Thank you. That is extremely nice to hear. And thanks for your service as well!

I have been retired for about four years but if things get bad enough I might just get a call from my old director to head south.

Oh yeah, some things that have to be dealt with when restoring cell service after these storms:

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Can I ask why? With it turning to Orlando would it not be smart to try to get a few hours north before the morning? Genuinely asking as I have a friend stuck at the contemporary. They have a car and could be in gratifia by tonight. They don’t know which is smarter

The general idea is: if you’re close to a storm arrival (about 36 hours now)…leaving from non high threat areas only clogs the arteries and makes getting people at risk more difficult. In that scenario, officials would recommend you stay put. Typically.

 

[mightynine]

If I was at Disney, had a car, and the Google Maps wasn't dead red, I'd be hightailing it out of there. Wouldn't even want to be anywhere near Ian impacts.

 

[Chomama]

The general idea is: if you’re close to a storm arrival (about 36 hours now)…leaving from non high threat areas only clogs the arteries and makes getting people at risk more difficult. In that scenario, officials would recommend you stay put. Typically.

Thanks. I will send that along. They expected to ride it out but now that it has turned they are much more concerned.

 

[Chomama]

If I was at Disney, had a car, and the Google Maps wasn't dead red, I'd be hightailing it out of there. Wouldn't even want to be anywhere near Ian impacts.

They Have a rental car that they are supposed to return at the airport on Friday. They had a back up flight booked for tomorrow morning but that has now been canceled. I told her to just take the rental car and leave and figure it out later but they are a little worried about doing it that way

 

[mkt]

If I was at Disney, had a car, and the Google Maps wasn't dead red, I'd be hightailing it out of there. Wouldn't even want to be anywhere near Ian impacts.

It's not dead red in Orlando. It is leaving Tampa though.

 

[mkt]

They Have a rental car that they are supposed to return at the airport on Friday. They had a back up flight booked for tomorrow morning but that has now been canceled. I told her to just take the rental car and leave and figure it out later but they are a little worried about doing it that way

Contact the rental car company and have the rental extended - otherwise the car can be reported stolen, and they could end up spending the storm in jail.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

They Have a rental car that they are supposed to return at the airport on Friday. They had a back up flight booked for tomorrow morning but that has now been canceled. I told her to just take the rental car and leave and figure it out later but they are a little worried about doing it that way

100% nerve racking…for sure

Hurricanes suck

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Contact the rental car company and have the rental extended - otherwise the car can be reported stolen, and they could end up spending the storm in jail.

They’re not gonna do that in a hurricane, Ace

Nor do they go looking for it a day overdue. It’s just more money for them

 

[Touchdown]

...1 PM EDT HURRICANE IAN POSITION UPDATE...

SUMMARY OF 100 PM EDT...1700 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...23.3N 83.4W
ABOUT 280 MI...450 KM SSW OF SARASOTA FLORIDA
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM SSW OF THE DRY TORTUGAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...961 MB...28.38 INCHES

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.

 

[fotofx]

If I was at Disney, had a car, and the Google Maps wasn't dead red, I'd be hightailing it out of there. Wouldn't even want to be anywhere near Ian impacts.

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.

 

[Touchdown]

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 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.

 

[JenniferS]

I’ve read some trip reports where water came through the door as well, so if you’re on the ground floor get all your possessions off the floor

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.

 

[esskay]

It is worth pointing out that if you're staying in a Disney resort you absolutely do not need to be trying to drive out of the state.

 

[Lilofan]

To be fair, you're also on the same grid as a hospital - you've got a priority to reconnect you.

Excellent point. The ones who live out in the sticks not so fast to get the power back.

 

[Lilofan]

Oh yeah, some things that have to be dealt with when restoring cell service after these storms:
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That’s life in FL. The wildlife in the bodies of water gets displaced into the nearby areas. That’s some good eating - gator nuggets with dipping sauce with an ice cold beer.

 

[fotofx]

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.

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

 

[Afterthought]

If I was at Disney, had a car, and the Google Maps wasn't dead red, I'd be hightailing it out of there. Wouldn't even want to be anywhere near Ian impacts.

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.