Posted on 09/10/2017 2:02:02 PM PDT by NautiNurse
The entire Florida Peninsula has begun to experience Hurricane Irma following landfall at Marco Island. Thousands of Floridians who evacuated the Atlantic cost to Gulf Coast areas found their safe shelter under direct threat from Hurricane Irma as the forecast shifted W Friday night and Saturday. Prayers for all in the storm path.
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NHC Local Weather Statements/Radar Key West, FL
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NOAA Local Weather Statements/Radar Jacksonville, FL
NHC Local Weather Statements/Radar Charleston, SC
NHC Local Weather Statements/Radar Wilmington, NC, FL
NHC Local Weather Statements/Radar Morehead City, FL
NHC Local Weather Statements/Radar Norfolk, VA
Buoy Data SE US & GOM
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Hurricane Irma Live Thread I
Hurricane Irma Live Thread II
Hurricane Irma Live Thread III
Somewhat relieved to learn that the Taco Bell story is from GA, rather than FL.
Yeah, it was Georgia. And yet it’s symptomatic. The leader had some strong words for the woman who threw the drink. Very well expressed.
We have lost self-respect and self-restraint and respect for others and God.
That is just inexcusable.
That’s good.
It seems that they’ve been getting power on at quite the clip this time.
I sure am glad all those people were spared what the forecast was indicating they were in for.
That is such a shame. The power workers gave been working long hours in the hot sun for days, many sleeping in makeshift tent camps. They’ve performed an extraordinary service for the people of Florida. They deserve nothing but thanks.
Absolutely, we've been trying to thank acknowledge as many as possible. Virtually ALL of them have been friendly and responsive.
Unconfirmed reports I see on FB of thieves in a light blue minivan cruising areas in Pinellas County where the crews are up in the buckets working... van occupants jump out and steal everything that can in a minute: tools, wallets, drinks, food....
To me, that is just unreal... leaves me speechless...
The report stated that the fix would restore power to just four homes. That's a lot of effort for four homes.
Exactly, kristinn. Apparently many of our fellow citizens are deeply unaware of what is required every day to maintain basic services. And don’t show much interest in learning. Publix, Winn Dixie, 7-11 etc.are not government, but they’re service businesses. It’s unsettling to see how little is understood about the practicalities of life.
Our state was mostly without power for days, the damage to grids and substations was monumental. It’s not that I don’t feel sympathy for people still dark. I do - I’ve been there. Just your example alone shows the work involved in restoring to a few houses.
I’m seeing there are many people who are uneducated, gullible and demanding. They drive cars on the same roads we do. They vote. They throw drinks in the face of someone helping them.
Glad to hear from you, rodguy. Good luck with the cleanup—hope your house didn’t incur much damage.
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