[WorkerbeeCitizen]

thank you

[chiller]

The dire storm surge warnings have not materialized along the Florida west coast. (thank goodness) MSNBC is questioning the accuracy of the warnings, and all the ensuing citizen panic. I suggest calling Rush Limbaugh who has some opinions about weather hype.

Personally, if my Tampa home did NOT flood, I'd be happy as hell, even if I evacuated. IMHO, the storm center began passing over land north of Marco Island, which means there was a less powerful wind, with less storm over less water than if it had stayed on the coast. Thus, minimized surge.