Looks like this isn't nearly as bad as people thought. There was NO storm surge to speak of. Was watching live shots of it coming in - didn't look bad at all. Some structural damage but nothing compared to andrew or Opal.
I'm just N of Orlando in the direct path but looks like it won't be much worse than the regular afternoon thunderstorms.
well, I don't think we know yet about the very localized area near the eye, when it hit Punta Gorde. But you are right, it was not widespread devastation like Andrew.
I'm about 30 miles West of Orlando, so things should get interesting here in a couple of hours. I've got water, food, and my rifle, so I'm not expecting to have any trouble.
We haven't gotten much from the hurricane yet, just some wind and rain no worse than a typical summer storm.
BTW: Another storm has formed in the Atlantic, and is taking a similar path to Charlie; so we could be dealing with a repeat next weekend.
I'm just N of Orlando in the direct path but looks like it won't be much worse than the regular afternoon thunderstorms.
Do you still think the same now? Just wondering.