Got a brother in Naples. He’s far enough inland (and away from creeks and streams) to avoid storm surge but the wind, tornadoes and local flooding are possibilities.
He’s not the kind to spook easily - but from talking to him yesterday, he sounds a bit uneasy about this one. And this is not his first hurricane either. He’s been thru a number of them - including Charley.
I’ve been going back and forth about how bad he’s gonna get hit. One graphic looks like he’ll have hurricane conditions and another looks like tropical storms conditions.
I guess it all depends on whether Irma maintains her westward movement. it seems like any remotely small westward shift in the track will make things worse in that area.
Snowbird here. I am somewhat familiar with the west coast of Florida since I perch near Tampa. Apple map isn't showing any traffic delays on the west coast I75 corridor south of Tampa. Lots of delays on the east coast I95 and F91.