Hurricane info and DVC/WDW

[jerseygal]

it is "kissing" cape canaveral, so to speak. Where I am, near Disney Springs, there is some rain and wind, but certainly more akin to a regular thunderstorm.

Looks like Matthew will not do much more damage here than a routine thunderstrom would.

HOPING!

 

[lovin'fl]

Gov of SC on news and she thinks storm is getting worse for when it comes to coastal SC. Surge will be great.

 

[codina818]

Seems to be headed towards SC/HHI, but it is predicted to hook away.

As long as it stays off the coast HHI should not be too bad.

 

[jeneric997]

I was supposed to check out today from Boardwalk and I was able to extend my stay to Monday using points, staying in the same room- very thankful!

 

[ttepsich]

I was supposed to check out today from Boardwalk and I was able to extend my stay to Monday using points, staying in the same room- very thankful!

Do you still have power?

 

[CarolMN]

Seems to be headed towards SC/HHI, but it is predicted to hook away.

As long as it stays off the coast HHI should not be too bad.

Might be OK as far as wind damage goes, but the bigger worry by far will be flooding / water damage from the storm surge. Don't think wind strength is a very good indicator of what the storm surge will be.

 

[jeneric997]

Do you still have power?

We never lost power or even cable. I only heard rain last night.

 

[codina818]

I think the people that are able to stay in WDW will have a nice time after today, Friday.. Parks should not be too crowded.

And there should be nice availability of rooms.. with everyone canceling!!

 

[codina818]

Matthew seems to be headed straight up the coast for now. The Veer is not happening as fast as predicted.

It is a slow moving storm, so HHI is definately at risk now, with almost 100% probability of 50+MPH winds.

 

[codina818]

The coastal areas of Hilton Head (not the DVC resort per se) are predicted to see storm surges of 3-6 feet.

 

[Mmw37]

Just read another thread and answered my own question. Hoping everyone stays safe and dry.

 

[codina818]

looks like HHI will be directly hit by at least troprical storm grade winds and rain.

Anyone near HHI who can give us some realtime feedback would be much appreciated.

 

[codina818]

...MATTHEW'S EYE WOBBLING NORTHWARD OFF THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA
COAST...

A private weather station in Tybee Island, Georgia, recently
reported a sustained wind of 48 mph (78 km/h) and a wind gust of
62 mph (100 km/h). A wind gust of 60 mph (96 km/h) was recently
reported by a NOAA National Ocean Service observing station at the
Mayport Bar Pilots Dock in Florida.

The Racy Point tide gauge near the St. John's River recently
reported a storm surge inundation of 4.37 ft.


SUMMARY OF 700 PM EDT...2300 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...30.5N 80.6W
ABOUT 50 MI...80 KM ENE OF JACKSONVILLE BEACH FLORIDA
ABOUT 50 MI...80 KM ESE OF FERNANDINA BEACH FLORIDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...110 MPH...175 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB...28.00 INCHES

 

[codina818]

looks like HHI will get hit hard

 

[DenLo]

It looks like high tide might be a factor for the HHI area which is bad news for the island.

 

[lovin'fl]

I hope no lives are lost and that flooding isn't as bad as expected.

what happens if resort is pretty wiped out and they decide not to rebuild? i read something about insurance money being divided up...like what does that mean? i own there.

 

[codina818]

Matthew is weakening.. but it is still expected to reach HHI at some point.

 

[codina818]

It could still veer off..

time provides all the answers when it comes to hurricanes.

 

[jerseygal]

HOPING the best for HHI today! Such a beautiful place!

 

[codina818]

Matthew is weaker, but HHI looks like it was getting hit hard. Does anyone have any news who is there right now?