[Candor7]

Then they should move to the south side of the island. It’ll be in the lee of the wind. Find a place no lower than 20 foot elevation.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Note that the storm suges for the USVI and BVI were 40 feet
high. Not many structures one can find over 40 feet high that are strong enough to survive 200 mile winds.Get on the highest pint f landf and into an underground shelter or concrete basement

[Black Agnes]

I’m not doubting you, but what source did you see the surge info for the USVI/BVI?

[Justa]

“Not many structures one can find over 40 feet high that are strong enough to survive 200 mile winds.”

I haven’t seen any reporting of larger than 12’ surge and 185mph winds. Jose is due to be a CAT 3, not a CAT 5 and it’s due to pass further north of St. Marten than Irma.

The surge won’t be on the south side of these islands because the south is in the lee of the storm when it’s at its strongest. The surge and winds will be on the north of these islands. On the south shore the wind will be offshore, pushing the water out. No waves. Getting below the crest of elevation protects from flying debris -a very big concern when looking for ad hoc shelter in a hurricane. They’ll only get onshore winds after it’s passed and they’ll be less and not last long. I’ve been in this situation before on another island.

[NautiNurse]

Get on the highest pint f landf and into an underground shelter or concrete basement

A basement in Florida is a submarine.