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Hurricane Irma Live Thread
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Posted on 09/04/2017 2:02:19 PM PDT by NautiNurse

While thoughts and prayers are with our Texas FRiends and neighbors, we are at the peak of the Atlantic Tropical Storm season. Hurricane Irma continues its trek from Cape Verde across the pond and toward the Hebert Box (see below). People with interests in the Southeastern U.S. and Gulf of Mexico should be alert to the forecast path updates for this powerful storm. It is important to note that the average NHC track errors are about 175 and 225 statute miles at days 4 and 5, respectively.

Hurricane Irma originally had a small wind field. In the past 24 hours, however, the wind field has expanded with hurriance force winds up to 40 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds up to 140 miles from the storm center.

FL Governor Rick Scott reminds Floridians: Families should take time today to make sure you have a disaster plan and fully-stocked Disaster Supply Kit. Florida residents from West Palm Beach to Tampa Bay are heeding the alert. Store shelves are emptying of bottled water.


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TOPICS: Breaking News; Extended News; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Florida; US: Georgia; US: North Carolina; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: cat6; category6; florida; hurricane; hurricaneirma; irma; livehurricaneirma; nautinurse; prepper; preppers; puertorico; virginislands
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Governor Scott presser: Things are cranking up for Florida...Additional 6000 NG troops activated for Friday, along with land, air and sea assets positioned. Lake Okeechobee levels are being lowered.

Gov. Scott is requesting volunteers to deploy to areas of need.

1,421 posted on 09/06/2017 9:24:57 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: NautiNurse

I really wonder if all this is necessary or if it’s out of fears of what happened with Harvey..even though Irma isn’t standing still for long...and a different storm.


1,422 posted on 09/06/2017 9:26:13 AM PDT by caww
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To: ncdrumr

Repeat of Fran? Nah, I would be quite happy if it just weakens and steers off to the east. There is always a certain level of “excitement” as the storm approaches but the reality of the aftermath will shake any excitement right out of you.


1,423 posted on 09/06/2017 9:26:56 AM PDT by Hatteras
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Definite urgency in Governor Scott's voice and message.

Stressing that Irma is bigger and stronger than Hurricane Andrew. There is no reason not to evacuate if ordered to do so.

1,424 posted on 09/06/2017 9:28:59 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: maggief

Actually according to their government statement two of the Islands hit, before the Virgin Islands ,had “minimum damage” and no deaths.


1,425 posted on 09/06/2017 9:30:23 AM PDT by caww
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To: NautiNurse
Governor Scott presser: Things are cranking up for Florida...Additional 6000 NG troops activated for Friday, along with land, air and sea assets positioned. Lake Okeechobee levels are being lowered.

FL is such a big state, with so much coastline, its pretty hard to figure our where exactly to deploy assets and have them waiting. I don't envy the planners.

1,426 posted on 09/06/2017 9:30:33 AM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: maggief

OMG!!! Right over my house.


1,427 posted on 09/06/2017 9:33:06 AM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic ( #MAGA)
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To: Cementjungle

Floridians are accustomed to prepare for Hurricanes and other tropical storms. But with the influx of so many foreigners , many who are unfamiliar with Hurricans, will be those who suffer the most if this hits land.


1,428 posted on 09/06/2017 9:33:29 AM PDT by caww
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To: Cementjungle

Gov. Scott said some assets are being deployed to assist with evacuations.


1,429 posted on 09/06/2017 9:33:30 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: janetjanet998; All

We may be seeing what is sometimes referred to as “the windshield wiper effect” with these models. No explanation necessary, I think...

NHC’s caveat’s about the uncertainty of even their “cones” are wise to be heeded.

Also, anyone thinking they will be in a “lesser” portion of the storm has forgotten about the tornados often spawned well away from the eyewall, I suspect.


1,430 posted on 09/06/2017 9:34:00 AM PDT by Paul R. (I don't want to be energy free, we want to be energy dominant in terms of the world. -D. Trump)
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To: LuvFreeRepublic

Mine too


1,431 posted on 09/06/2017 9:34:26 AM PDT by Cementjungle
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To: caww

I am wondering what the effects of the mountain range in Puerto Rico will have on Irma.


1,432 posted on 09/06/2017 9:35:54 AM PDT by PJ-Comix (Waiting for 2024 Total Eclipse)
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To: Paul R.

“caveats”


1,433 posted on 09/06/2017 9:36:24 AM PDT by Paul R. (I don't want to be energy free, we want to be energy dominant in terms of the world. -D. Trump)
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To: NautiNurse
Some afternoon models are out: To those who thought the trend is east, think again, shifted west again.

The NHC cone; everyone please stick with that (And not the black middle line, the whole cone).
1,434 posted on 09/06/2017 9:38:35 AM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: maggief

Thanks soo much mags...so crazy at work no time to check anything on storm...lots of stressed people.

Appreciate it:)


1,435 posted on 09/06/2017 9:40:33 AM PDT by SE Mom (Screaming Eagle mom)
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To: rollo tomasi

Governor Scott’s presser was quite sober and urgent.


1,436 posted on 09/06/2017 9:40:42 AM PDT by NautiNurse (Tear down the Mexican Carrier plant and use the materials to build the wall)
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To: rollo tomasi
The NHC cone; everyone please stick with that (And not the black middle line, the whole cone).

Good advice to repeat.

1,437 posted on 09/06/2017 9:41:05 AM PDT by KC Burke (If all the world is a stage, I would like to request my lighting be adjusted.)
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To: NautiNurse

Unverified, St Martin:

https://youtu.be/M-WDrsX-OTc


1,438 posted on 09/06/2017 9:42:07 AM PDT by jeffers
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To: PJ-Comix

Here’s a good video video cam of Wind & rain battering the US Virgin Islands currently

https://video.nest.com/embedded/live/uIA8Yuxk18


1,439 posted on 09/06/2017 9:42:36 AM PDT by caww
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To: maggief

I keep reading the Irma is a CAT 5 storm, but none of the posted wind speeds come close to the CAT threshold for a CAT 5, which requires sustained winds of at least 156 mph. Irma is still a major hurricane, but has it actually made landfall any place as a CAT 5?


1,440 posted on 09/06/2017 9:43:26 AM PDT by Labyrinthos
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