I have to agree. I don’t even live near the impact of this storm, but I’ve been very concerned about it, and fascinated by these threads. I’ve learned a lot about weather - preparing for it and surviving it; AND about Florida; and have greatly appreciated everyone’s contributions to this.
Very glad that the hurricane wasn’t quite as bad in many places as feared; and prayers ongoing for those who are still dealing with Irma or her aftermath.
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=90952
Before and after pics of the islands.
Every time I go out looking for materials for these hurricane threads, I learn more about them and their impacts and how to prepare for them. Each one is different. The 1935 Labor Day hurricane went through rapid intensification in the Florida Straits. Irma didn’t. That is just one example.