[dfwgator]

Yes most likely, but landfall in one place in the gulf will be more manageable than destroying the entire Florida peninsula!

Plus a lot of places along the Gulf aren't that densely populated. We were looking at the prospect of an entire state of one of the most populous states in the Union getting Hurricane force winds. I shudder to think what the economic impact that would have.

[EarlyBird]

Plus a lot of places along the Gulf aren't that densely populated. We were looking at the prospect of an entire state of one of the most populous states in the Union getting Hurricane force winds. I shudder to think what the economic impact that would have.

Exactly. I don't wish this storm on anyone, but hurricane force winds for two days from the Keys to JAX? That would destroy the entire state of Florida.

I think landing in a less populated place on the Gulf would be preferable, especially if Irma gets torn up over Cuba first.