Hurricane Irma

[Sped2424]

You're in the eye then?

There is no eye anymore it's an eyewall!

Once the eyewall passes the area that's a wrap on the worst of it for that area thankfully. Still dealing with big gusts and 50+ wind speeds but nothing compared to what the eye wall has in store.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Sorry to hear that man. Looks like we'll both be drying out carpets tomorrow.

It's my hotel room.

Towels can't stop the rainwater from seeping through from the outside corridor. It's not too bad, I just keep forgetting I get wet feet when I walk near the door.
Good luck with the cleaning up tomorrow!

 

[Jay & Sue]

2:15am 9/11/2017

Irma is passing quickly - on radar anyway.

 

[NearTheEars]

Still waiting in Ocala. It's been a long night, and it's coming soon.

 

[Disneydreamer23]

praying

 

[MisterPenguin]

1 AM Update:

Still crawling NNW. Almost to the point of its closest passing of Tampa Bay. Almost has WDW in it's hurricane wind field. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/09/05/us/hurricane-irma-map.html

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Power: 56% of Florida with outage. 48% of Orange County with outage.

The Southeast counties have had some power restored (going down from the 90% to the 70% range. But the rest of the state has seen outages increase. https://poweroutage.us/Area/State/Florida

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Moving even more eastward. Finally passed Tampa. Probably as close to Orlando as it will get. Breaking apart, but the Tropical Storm wind field is freakin' huge and will cause high winds going up into Georgia and beyond for another full day. On top of that, strong bands of heavy rains, gusts, and possible tornadoes.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/09/05/us/hurricane-irma-map.html

Power -- Orange County: 50% outage. Florida state: 58%

https://poweroutage.us/Area/State/Florida

 

[yoda_5729]

Hope everyone is able to find shelter, and be as comfortable as possible. Just because it's over, be cautious, as some of the wreckage left behind can still be dangerous, so be cautious, and stay safe.

 

[smp2k6]

You're in the eye then?

Yes.

Irma no longer has a fully formed eye (with high winds). So, the northern half of the eye that exists has passed us I believe. We're dealing with the lower winds of the southern half of the eye. Basically the northeast quadrant of Irma (which is usually the worst part of a hurricane) is now past WDW.

 

[alik9221]

Prayers from Ireland for everyone in Florida and the Caribbean

 

[smp2k6]

One more quick update before getting some rest. Can confirm power is definitely still up at WDW. Can see Epcot parking lot lights and now I can see the lights from the Contemporary in the distance (visibility has improved). Lights on 429 are still on. Still raining and it's windy with gusts.

 

[Spectro]

I'm in my room on 7th floor at hard rock. Few swaying trees and blowing leaves. We have full power here. Justwatched the valets walk around the parking lot with torches to check on cars.

 

[cosmicgirl]

Good morning everyone, I hope you're all still safe and dry.

I don't know about that....we're at Pop Century and are having a similar experience. The arcade is free, I've seen Woody and a toy soldier and Jake from the Neverland pirate show. They were also handing out coloring sheets and doing hula hoops on the center lobby. They are handling things extremely well imo!

Thank you for sharing that, I'm glad to hear it. How is/was the food situation at Pop? Were they doing a buffet as well, or just the sandwich bags? And before anyone attacks me again: I'm just curious, it's my nature. I shouldn't have to write a disclaimer to excuse that, even if the resort experience is about as low-priority as it can get.

The magicbands are a nice touch .

 

[fiftiesdean]

5am update from Boardwalk. Still very windy, rain has stopped. Power has remained on. Looking outside, I see some branches and such, but there doesn’t appear to be much damage.

 

[IMFearless]

I was supposed to be going to Disney tomorrow but had to reschedule until the first week of March, still kinda bummed, can anyone cheer me up with stuff to look forward to at springtime in Disney? I've only ever been in the fall before.

The weather is better!

Flower & Garden is beautiful in Epcot, much like Food & Wine but less bad behaviour from drunks.

The opening hours are generally longer around that time of year.

Plus you will have your trip to look forward to for another 6 months.

 

[Musicman20]

How is everyone doing? I have been watching from the UK and hoping you are all safe. We have some awful weather here right now but NOTHING like the hurricane....I hope it hasn't been as bad as expected.

I was there last year and the hurricane during late Sept/October was fairly tame compared to Irma.

 

[PhilliesPhan93]

The weather is better!

Flower & Garden is beautiful in Epcot, much like Food & Wine but less bad behaviour from drunks.

The opening hours are generally longer around that time of year.

Plus you will have your trip to look forward to for another 6 months.

Thanks, I feel a lot better! and that was part of my thinking next Sunday when I'm supposed to be flying home I won't have to be sad I'll still have my vacation to look forward too! That and Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up soon so even more stuff to look forward too!

 

[mergatroid]

Finger crossed but it sounds like it's not too bad in Orlando, thoughts and best wishes to you all.

 

[Figgy1]

Finger crossed but it sounds like it's not too bad in Orlando, thoughts and best wishes to you all.

^^^This may today be a better day for all

 

[cosmicgirl]

wasnt as bad as expected for us in tampa..but its been 3 hours and we r still in the "eye" of it..
i quoted because they eye isnt fully formed anymore but the bands are still arriving here

Any reports of the surge that you know of? Is the bay still "empty"?

 

[RogueHabit]

We've been watching CNN coverage all weekend; both fascinating and terrifying. Hope everyone is OK. Looks like Orlando and the attractions have missed the brunt of Irma's wrath and we hope this is the worst of it for this season.