Posted on 09/25/2024 2:03:48 AM PDT by Lazamataz
This is the live thread dedicated to Hurricane Helene and the people in the path of it. I am one such person, though I am far inland in North Georgia.
News reports state that this is likely to be one of the most explosive hurricanes in hurricane history.
If I cannot participate at some point, that is because my power went out.
I wish everyone good luck, and please stay safe!
Will update when the storm is upgraded to Hurricane.
Laz, darling. You are in my prayers as the storm passes through. Even the Atlanta area will be hard hit.
Perhaps you didn’t know, NautiNurse has been on top of this. Here’s the link:
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4266626/posts
An “explosive” hurricane....I mean really....there is no such thing as a “nice” hurricane....but these dramatic adjectives define nothing.
West coast of FL here. Jim Cantore is just south of us. You know what that means...
This could be hugh.
Tropical Storm Helene could wreak havoc on rest of critical Mets-Braves series
https://nypost.com/2024/09/25/sports/tropical-storm-helene-could-wreak-havoc-on-mets-braves-series/
Laz- your Xfinity will go out before your power does.
As soon as the first raindrop falls and the wind gets to five knots steady, it’ll go out. 😉
We’re ready up here in N GA. Hang in there.
more rain is the last thing we need in suwannee county florida... we still have roads under water from hurricane debbie...
Also the Georgia at Alabama game scheduled for Saturday!
Far inland and you may still be in harm’s way. Could be a lot of flooding depending on how fast the storm moves through, and it’s direction. Unlike most big storms, this one is supposed to hook to the northwest, most hook to the northeast, so maybe not so bad for Georgia. Stay high and dry if you can, hope you stay safe.
Yep. Northwestern burbs of Atlanta. If this explodes and ticks a little west of the current track, lots of downed trees and power outages for the atlanta area. Still going to be a huge rain maker.
Send some of that water to the northeast. We’re in a drought in North West Jersey. Leaves already falling off the trees. Lawns are brown. Crops drying up to early. Soybeans are stunted.
I’m in Florida about 30 miles from Cedar Key. The storm has apparently moved somewhat northwest from initial models.
That said, I’m sure we’re going to get 70+ winds. I’m going to get out of dodge tomorrow morning (I’m in a 17k lb. 5th wheel) which I will button up and leave and head to Gainesville or surrounding area.
Thanks Laz!
I have family in Orlando
I’m hoping it will rain out the Auburn game. In fact, I would like a hurricane at all our remaining games.
You may want to put this on the sidebar..
Sigh
War Eagle!
I’m right there with ya Laz, only I’m not physically there myself at the moment, away for work. This means the hubs and adult daughter will be managing the storm withouth me, ugh. They’ve already battened down the hatches and prepped. The only thing I can do is monitor via the security cams until the power goes out there. ugh. Stay safe!
Yeah, It’s GREAT to be an Auburn Tiger.
But this year it is not as great as other years.
My husband and I are in Captiva on vacation—we were supposed to leave on Friday but we changed our plans and are getting out today but have to drive up to Orlando to get seats on Delta, all the seats out of Fort Myers are sold out.
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