Hurricane Milton coming to FL

[cr3346]

I was listening to local talk radio today. They said that Katrina was a Cat 5 before it hit as a Cat 3. It's still remembered as one of the worst hurricanes to hit the U.S., mostly because of the storm surge.

Yeah, that one weakened, if you want to call it that, to a Cat 3 before landfall, but basically still had the storm surge of a Cat 5. This one might not be too far behind

 

[TalkingHead]

Huge variation in forecasts. Weather channel has max winds of 40 at Disney. https://weather.com/weather/hourbyh...d6be65a17c76ee89ba33c3c6bc7f894c8928d13439982

Personally wouldn’t put a lot of stock in weather apps when it comes to wind forecasting. Main point was local stations seem to have adjusted for stronger winds in the Orlando area.

 

[John park hopper]

Most people don't realize this. I am a nurse and when I still worked in the hospital we were required to either stay in the hospital during the storm, or go in immediately after. Police, fire, EMTs, utility workers etc don't get a choice. They have to stay. People's ignorant comments are really irritating.

Same for my wife ER/ICU nurse

 

[durangojim]

Most people don't realize this. I am a nurse and when I still worked in the hospital we were required to either stay in the hospital during the storm, or go in immediately after. Police, fire, EMTs, utility workers etc don't get a choice. They have to stay. People's ignorant comments are really irritating.

Unfortunately this is true for many things. False assumptions are made that because someone isn't doing what everyone thinks that person is doing, that individual is stupid, naive, or foolhardy. Many times a person may not have the option or resources to do what they need to do. I see it all the time with my patients and try not to judge but rather to counsel.

 

[cr3346]

9am update...still 155mph winds...

Looks like we'll be getting hourly updates today from the NHC

 

[TehPuddingMan]

You were saying storm’s eye will be directly over your house which is generalized prime coastline and you’re not in evac zone?????

Sarasota is the closest place people recognize. I’m actually in South Lakewood Ranch, about 20 miles inland. I’m not in an evac zone. I’m in law enforcement and am very aware of where the zones are.

 

[Lilofan]

Sarasota is the closest place people recognize. I’m actually in South Lakewood Ranch, about 20 miles inland. I’m not in an evac zone. I’m in law enforcement and am very aware of where the zones are.

Take care and there will be a number of residents who refused to evacuate in Sarasota A,B,C that will need help post Milton.

 

[Lilofan]

Huge variation in forecasts. Weather channel has max winds of 40 at Disney. https://weather.com/weather/hourbyh...d6be65a17c76ee89ba33c3c6bc7f894c8928d13439982

Not what others are reporting , Polk 90 mph winds and higher , Orange ( WDW ) 75 mph winds and higher . its the up to 12 inches of rain that is concerning on already saturated ground.

 

[LAKid53]

A unique situation, Disney giving guests an extended vacation on Disney’s dime ( the extended part ). Hopefully the cruise ship won’t run out of food and drink.

Until the Coast Guard clears the channel, no ships will be docking.

 

[Purduevian]

If anyone is interested here are some live webcams of the Tampa are https://www.fox13news.com/live-webcams

I personally am watching the St. Pete Beach Cam

EDIT: Looks like there are a few Orlando Webcams here: https://www.fox13news.com/live-weather-cameras-around-florida

 

[Lilofan]

Until the Coast Guard clears the channel, no ships will be docking.

Now that's a long cruise unexpected !

 

[DryerLintFan]

Wait, is there another hurricane forming? Someone said on Facebook there’s another one expected to hit Florida in two weeks

 

[tallica]

Personally wouldn’t put a lot of stock in weather apps when it comes to wind forecasting. Main point was local stations seem to have adjusted for stronger winds in the Orlando area.

Why don't you trust the Weather Channel? I have found them to be very reliable especially compared to news.

 

[DryerLintFan]

If anyone is interested here are some live webcams of the Tampa are https://www.fox13news.com/live-webcams

I personally am watching the St. Pete Beach Cam

Most of these cams are useless in the dark Milton sneaking on in after curfew

 

[Ayla]

Wait, is there another hurricane forming? Someone said on Facebook there’s another one expected to hit Florida in two weeks

No. I am assuming they are referring to Hurricane Leslie, which is zero threat to the US.

 

[LAKid53]

Sarasota is the closest place people recognize. I’m actually in South Lakewood Ranch, about 20 miles inland. I’m not in an evac zone. I’m in law enforcement and am very aware of where the zones are.

Which means even if you were in an evacuation zone, you couldn't as you'd have to work.

 

[LAKid53]

Wait, is there another hurricane forming? Someone said on Facebook there’s another one expected to hit Florida in two weeks

 

[LAKid53]

Why don't you trust the Weather Channel? I have found them to be very reliable especially compared to news.

Gee, could be the exaggeration of some conditions...like the reporter saying the streets are flooded and he's standing in calf deep water as two guys stroll by behind him in water barely covering their shoes.

 

[LAKid53]

Now that's a long cruise unexpected !

It's highly probable there'll be lots of debris in the channel that needs to be cleared. Just like after Nicole in 2022. Which delayed the departure of my cruise.

 

[cr3346]

Wait, is there another hurricane forming? Someone said on Facebook there’s another one expected to hit Florida in two weeks

No. I am assuming they are referring to Hurricane Leslie, which is zero threat to the US.

One of the models yesterday showed another storm forming in the gulf, but it is 12 days out. I wouldn't worry about it right now.