Here comes Ian and we are a fleein’

[AnnaS]

I hope and pray everyone in Ian's path is safe!

 

[ScoopKona]

It's a shame there isn't a webcam at Fort Jefferson. The storm is right on top of that at the moment. Here's a camera from Key West. It was still operational at the time of this post.

Key West Harbor Webcam - Live Streaming Video from PTZtv

Key West Harbor Webcam in Key West, Florida. A live streaming HD-quality video window into the waterfront life of the Florida Keys. Watch cruise ships, yachts and sailboats. Spectacular sunsets and turquoise ocean views. Always something new to see.

www.keywestharborwebcam.com

 

[Sandi Bo]

It's a shame there isn't a webcam at Fort Jefferson. The storm is right on top of that at the moment. Here's a camera from Key West. It was still operational at the time of this post.

Key West Harbor Webcam - Live Streaming Video from PTZtv

Key West Harbor Webcam in Key West, Florida. A live streaming HD-quality video window into the waterfront life of the Florida Keys. Watch cruise ships, yachts and sailboats. Spectacular sunsets and turquoise ocean views. Always something new to see.

www.keywestharborwebcam.com

Looks like they still have power (or good generators).

Thoughts and prayers with all in Florida!

 

[Brett]

I have my preferred list in this order from bad to terrible:

Bad: Major Hurricane (I put this first bc I grew up in FL. I have lived through many storms but have never been there for a major hurricane but this is least scary to me.)

Really Bad: Major Earthquake (I lived in San Francisco and Bay Area but have never experienced an earthquake. So I put this second since it is unknown to me and sounds very scary.)

Terrible: Major Wildfire (I am living in rural California now. It is gorgeous but every year there is a major wildfire threatening us. The smoke inhalation alone is going to cause secondary lung cancer.)

I also rank earthquake and fire risks less than hurricanes - (but I live in Virginia)

 

[ScoopKona]

Looks like they still have power (or good generators).

Thoughts and prayers with all in Florida!

There's a Southernmost Point cam as well. There isn't all that much surge at the moment. We used to barbecue during events like this -- cooked food lasts a little longer and is easier to store.

 

[pedro47]

stay safe

 

[buzglyd]

Yes it looks like it’s taking a more southern path. This was interesting.

The 1921 Tarpon Springs storm: The last hurricane to hit Tampa Bay before Ian

The Tarpon Springs hurricane of 1921 was the last hurricane to directly hit Tampa, Florida. The Gulf Coast region is expecting severe damage and storm surges from Hurricane Ian.

www.foxnews.com

 

[TheHolleys87]

Prayers for all those in the path, for both during and after the storm.

 

[SueDonJ]

The photos/videos showing all the water being sucked out of Tampa Bay are ominous. This one was posted to Twitter this morning by the TB Police:

 

[PigsDad]

This isn't a "who has it worse" contest.

Never said it was. I just stated that thankfully the individual tornadoes associated w/ a hurricane are generally smaller tornadoes in an otherwise huge storm.

Kurt

 

[dmharris]

I'm a Realtor and a client moved to the northern Pittsburgh suburbs from 1. New Jersey = Hurricane Sandy, 2. Hawaii = 20 ft of lava covered his house, 3. New Mexico = forest fires in California made the air quality not good. He decided we're as safe from natural disasters as any. But then, we have winter. It's interesting how weather has become a major factor in people's decisions as where to live as jobs was once the key criteria. Now the internet has allowed people to work from anywhere. The next decade of population shift should be interesting. Many Californians are fleeing the state. Be safe Floridians Friends!

 

[buzglyd]

That’s why we left Clearwater beach for the Atlantic coast. I didn’t want my wife’s car to get ruined in a saltwater storm surge. It’s fairly calm in Jensen beach right now but I’m sure that’s going to change in a few hours.

 

[SmithOp]

That’s why we left Clearwater beach for the Atlantic coast. I didn’t want my wife’s car to get ruined in a saltwater storm surge. It’s fairly calm in Jensen beach right now but I’m sure that’s going to change in a few hours.

So that distress week worked out for you after all? Turned in to an escape week.


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[Brett]

The photos/videos showing all the water being sucked out of Tampa Bay are ominous. This one was posted to Twitter this morning by the TB Police:

"you could walk to Saint Pete across the bay when the water got sucked out"


Here’s why Hurricane Ian is sucking water out of Tampa Bay
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/28/us/tampa-bay-water-hurricane-ian.html#commentsContainer

 

[MrockStar]

Yikes.

 

[Sandi Bo]

I'm a Realtor and a client moved to the northern Pittsburgh suburbs from 1. New Jersey = Hurricane Sandy, 2. Hawaii = 20 ft of lava covered his house, 3. New Mexico = forest fires in California made the air quality not good. He decided we're as safe from natural disasters as any. But then, we have winter. It's interesting how weather has become a major factor in people's decisions as where to live as jobs was once the key criteria. Now the internet has allowed people to work from anywhere. The next decade of population shift should be interesting. Many Californians are fleeing the state. Be safe Floridians Friends!

Exactly! My dad got caught outside in a blizzard in Vermont years ago, thought he was going to freeze to death. Swore, never, ever again to be that cold. And retired in Panama City, FL.

 

[Luanne]

My friend on Merritt Island has been order to shelter in place. Her daughter, who works at KSC, will be there for the next few days.

 

[buzglyd]

So that distress week worked out for you after all? Turned in to an escape week.


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You got that right. We are on the 5th floor with a nice view of the Atlantic. The barrier islands on the gulf are open again but we will probably stay here another day because I'm sure the roads are a mess and there are some power outages in Pinellas county. It's still windy here but in a couple of hours it should be totally gone.

 

[silentg]

Flooding and downed trees power out , not over yet. We have been fortunate so far.