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It's now Tropical Storm Milton (Original Post) malaise Oct 5 OP
Just dandy. rubbersole Oct 5 #1
Booo, Hissss ornotna Oct 5 #2
I have a couple of friends who still are trying to get over Ian and they're starting to panic.. Deuxcents Oct 5 #3
I weep for them malaise Oct 5 #4
No. Just no. mcar Oct 5 #5
We're leaving Melbourne. babylonsister Oct 5 #6
You're making the right decision malaise Oct 5 #7
Uh huh. Didn't they say that about Helene babylonsister Oct 5 #9
He may be right - check this link malaise Oct 5 #10
Yep. That's what we're afraid of. nt babylonsister Oct 5 #12
FEMA urges Floridians to prepare for next hurricane malaise Oct 5 #22
Thanks for the alert. 🔔 mentalsolstice Oct 5 #8
Ignore those folks malaise Oct 5 #11
I saw that proud patriot Oct 5 #14
I'm in Flagler County . . . SarcasticSatyr Oct 5 #13
What does the M on the end of the cone and on the coast of Florida mean ??? SamKnause Oct 5 #15
That changed with the latest advisory' - really bad news malaise Oct 5 #17
Thank you. SamKnause Oct 5 #24
Same to yours malaise Oct 5 #28
Here are some of the latest models malaise Oct 5 #19
Thank you for the link. SamKnause Oct 5 #25
yikes............. heads up Disney travelers......... Takket Oct 5 #16
I imagine that the CONvicted felon is shredding papers as I type malaise Oct 5 #18
Tropical Storm Milton? Dang, sounds Calvinistic! Vogon_Glory Oct 5 #20
Someone tell DeathSentence that Disney will not rebuild malaise Oct 5 #21
Oy yoy yoy DoBW Oct 5 #23
I don't recall hurricanes forming in the Gulf lonely bird Oct 5 #26
There have been many Gulf coast hurricanes malaise Oct 5 #29
Agree not many over the years have formed in that area FloridaBlues Oct 5 #33
Prediction is for lots of rain in FL... WestMichRad Oct 5 #27
Indeed malaise Oct 5 #30
Window coverings backup outside. My house got hit by Ian 2 years ago. FloridaBlues Oct 5 #31
It's coming for us! So glad I just spent 20+K on a new roof! Native Oct 5 #32
Stay safe malaise Oct 6 #41
Looks like the line is going right through Tampa Jk23 Oct 5 #34
My aunt and uncle were in Fort Myers when Ian hit. Native Oct 5 #36
I am too hell most of West Coast of Florida is in the path Jk23 Oct 6 #40
I have a great attitude about these storms because I've dealt with them my entire life Native Oct 5 #35
REALLY glad that pets are now treated more like the family members they are Skittles Oct 5 #37
So true.. I remember a Cat 3 hitting Galveston, 1983 mountain grammy Oct 5 #39
Unless something changes, Tampa will be a different city HAB911 Oct 5 #38
Now Hurricane Milton malaise Oct 6 #42

Deuxcents

(20,075 posts)
3. I have a couple of friends who still are trying to get over Ian and they're starting to panic..
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 03:20 PM
Oct 5

One is wheelchair bound n my other friend is 82 and both had to start over two years ago. I’m trying to be optimistic and not feed their fears but I am sympathetic to them. Be safe out there.

babylonsister

(171,675 posts)
9. Uh huh. Didn't they say that about Helene
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 03:33 PM
Oct 5

until it turned into a 4? My bf is vewy nervous about this one and he's lived here for 25 years.

malaise

(278,677 posts)
10. He may be right - check this link
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 03:38 PM
Oct 5
https://www.local10.com/weather/hurricane/2024/10/05/forecast-ratchet-up-putting-florida-peninsula-on-alert-for-possible-hurricane-threat/


Tropical Depression 14 formed late Saturday morning off the coast of Mexico over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. Forecasts from the National Hurricane Center call for steady strengthening into Tropical Storm Milton followed by rapid strengthening into a hurricane by Monday.
Although the official forecast takes Milton to a Category 2 hurricane before landfall, NHC noted upward adjustments to the intensity forecast could be required, and a Category 3 or stronger hurricane threat can’t be ruled out before Milton reaches Florida’s west coast by the middle part of next week.

malaise

(278,677 posts)
22. FEMA urges Floridians to prepare for next hurricane
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 04:40 PM
Oct 5
https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/10/05/fema-urges-floridians-to-prepare-for-next-hurricane/

FEMA is monitoring the potential for tropical storm conditions which may affect areas in Florida late this weekend into the middle of next week. This storm may bring storm surge and heavy rainfall to areas recovering from hurricanes Helene and Debby and affect areas far from the coast.
FEMA is prepared to respond and stands ready to support the state with any request for resources. Hundreds of FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida supporting Helene recovery and coordinating with the state to prepare people for the next storm.

mentalsolstice

(4,520 posts)
8. Thanks for the alert. 🔔
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 03:31 PM
Oct 5

This year is making me weary. Some a-hole in another DU forum said he wished FL and everyone here would get blown off the map. Thankfully, the post was removed.

SamKnause

(13,871 posts)
15. What does the M on the end of the cone and on the coast of Florida mean ???
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 03:54 PM
Oct 5

I know what the S and H mean, but I am not familiar with the M.

malaise

(278,677 posts)
17. That changed with the latest advisory' - really bad news
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 04:18 PM
Oct 5

M is major hurricane Cat 3 or above

malaise

(278,677 posts)
18. I imagine that the CONvicted felon is shredding papers as I type
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 04:20 PM
Oct 5

Before fleeing for Mar-a-Lardo

Vogon_Glory

(9,592 posts)
20. Tropical Storm Milton? Dang, sounds Calvinistic!
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 04:29 PM
Oct 5

Considering how often the Trump-humping Evangelicals are invoking the Almighty, maybe the Big Fella is reminding them about how far they’ve diverged from the spirit and letter of His law with something they can’t miss.

I’d think that a class 3 hurricane ought to attract their attention.

lonely bird

(1,951 posts)
26. I don't recall hurricanes forming in the Gulf
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:00 PM
Oct 5

Is this a recent thing or am I just not remembering correctly? I thought they formed in the Atlantic and moved towards the Caribbean, Gulf and eastern seaboard.

WestMichRad

(1,876 posts)
27. Prediction is for lots of rain in FL...
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:06 PM
Oct 5

… BEFORE Milton arrives (with more rain). So, another storm with lots of flooding likely.

That seems to be the trend now with these storms… massive flooding. Yikes!

FloridaBlues

(4,386 posts)
31. Window coverings backup outside. My house got hit by Ian 2 years ago.
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:16 PM
Oct 5

I’m not over PTSD from that one. My area like many got major flooding from Helene. Luckily my house ok. I can’t imagine what this will do to our high cost of home insurance in Florida.
Stay safe fellow DU Floridans!

 

Jk23

(455 posts)
34. Looks like the line is going right through Tampa
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:18 PM
Oct 5

I'd be very nervous if I was in Fort Myers right now.

Native

(6,668 posts)
36. My aunt and uncle were in Fort Myers when Ian hit.
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:32 PM
Oct 5

They ended up staying with us for several weeks until they could find a place to rent because they lost two homes, a motorhome, two vehicles, and a large boat. They are in their 80s and have a lot of medical issues. They are now in Sarasota and they are getting their new motorhome ready so they can hit the road and get the hell out of Dodge.

on edit: I'm in the path, but I'm going to wait and see if it changes course before I do anything

 

Jk23

(455 posts)
40. I am too hell most of West Coast of Florida is in the path
Sun Oct 6, 2024, 12:33 PM
Oct 6

This just feels worse part of the issue is that a lot of the hotels are already filled with people who lost their house a week and change ago from Helene also the streets are covered in debris because the county closed the dump because they worry hurricane trash will fill it up (seriously).

I think people are over playing The Surge this time now storm surge is a problem but if it directly itches a category three or above there are other serious problems as well well Inland I might add.

Native

(6,668 posts)
35. I have a great attitude about these storms because I've dealt with them my entire life
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:30 PM
Oct 5

As a native Floridian who grew up on the water and lived most of my life on the water, I have perfected my hurricane preparedness plan. Basically, you throw your hard drive in the car, grab your jewelry and anything that is sentimental, and you head off to a hotel in a safe place. Fortunately, most hotels accept pets now so that's no longer a problem. And when you've seen as many people as I've seen lose everything they own, you just don't attach sentiments to things the way most people do. Gone are the days when we would lose family photos because everything's backed up to a cloud. Losing everything used to be a lot more devastating than it is today. You may have to live in a f****** FEMA trailer while your house is being repaired, or hunker down with relatives, but if you are safe and have your loved ones with you, you're already ahead of the game. Pro tip: take photos with your phone of everything you own that is insured: Furniture, artwork, electronics, jewelry, china, other valuables, etc. This will save you a lot of headaches when it comes to dealing with your insurance company. And instead of panicking over everything you might lose, start thinking about how much fun you'll have going out shopping for new stuff.

Skittles

(160,236 posts)
37. REALLY glad that pets are now treated more like the family members they are
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:45 PM
Oct 5

too many people will NOT leave their pets for that reason!

mountain grammy

(27,369 posts)
39. So true.. I remember a Cat 3 hitting Galveston, 1983
Sat Oct 5, 2024, 06:08 PM
Oct 5

Alicia, first storm of the season.. I lived around 30 miles north of Galveson. My good friend lived on the beach with her 4 big dogs and wasn't going anywhere. I said, come on, bring the dogs. She did, we were all safe. Her home was nearly destroyed along with the houses near hers.. they were pretty rickity in those days..

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