Hurricane Irma?

[Honeybee0317]

I was thinking the same thing! We are in Anderson and the bread and milk flies off the shelf when they call for 1-2" of snow but none of our local stations are really talking about the potential impacts of Irma.

Same, I am in Spartanburg so not really worried personally about my house or anything , but these people go overboard when a flurry or cold spell comes through.

I am shocked they aren't going wacky, I mean look what happened after Harvey.

I drove to Greenville and people were acting like it had flooded here and gas was never coming back.

 

[yulilin3]

And I never said that. You're conflating 2 facts to imply a false statement.

Fact: Irma is 400 miles in diameter.
Fact: the storm carries sustained windspeeds of 185mph. That does NOT mean the entire storm system is spinning at 185mph.

alright. For someone who does not know saying the storm is 400 miles in diameter with winds of 185mph implies the entire storm is that strong. Again different ways to word things.
At the moment the storm is 400 miles in diameter, the center of the storm (which I am not sure how big it is) has sustained winds of 185mph. By the time it has impact on Central Florida it is forecasted to be down to a category 3 which means sustained winds within the eye and close to it will likely be 111-129 mph

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

https://www.clickorlando.com/weathe...ite-shows-hurricane-irma-churning-in-atlantic

 

[Tonyz]

So I went on JetBlue website just to see what flights were going out of Orlando this weekend and it said they were all sold out for me. So I kinda panicked a little and called. Expected a crazy long wait but it was like 20 minutes (called at the beginning of Country Bears, put my phone down through the show, then after it I lifted it to my ear and got connected seconds later. Disney Magic is real, people!)

Anyways... she checked for me and had still had a direct flight out Saturday afternoon. So I decided to just make the switch. Still thinking that I could have probably took the chance and left Sunday but hey whatever. 4.5 awesome days. I can't complain... especially with the others stories in this thread.

Side note: first time doing Country Bears. Loved it!!

 

[AndreaA]

Why are you so focused on the center of the storm? It doesn't really matter at all where the eye of the storm goes over in terms of wind, rain and damage.

You cannot predict how long clean up will take. Being or not being in a flood zone has nothing to do with downed power lines and trees.

Have you been through one of these storms before because you seemed very focused on the wrong things.

Yes, yes I have, multiple times. And it's not rocket science to realize that the further from the center of the storm you are, the less the effects will be. Take a look at some projections that show wind speed places other than the worst part of the storm (right around the eye) and you will see that the wind decreases dramatically. Even if the area around the eye is 186mph, if it's not near Orlando, the city could see winds of no more than 30-40mph which, while dangerous, are certainly not in the same league.

Acting as if the edge of the storm is going to be as bad as center mass is misleading and ridiculous. The further away the center is, the better. Period.

 

[crazy4wdw]

Near the intersection of 1-20 and I-95. It's absolutely crazy at our Sam's Club. The cars are lined up at the gas pumps all the way to the street. Just went by there a few minutes ago.
I went to Sam's around 9:30 this morning and got the last case of water (unless they had more in the back) and also the last package of D batteries they had. Maybe its worse here as we're near the coast.

South Carolina Governor has just declared a state of emergency for the state!

 

[luvsJack]

I'm also curious about the hoarding of supplies.

I was six months pregnant during a huge ice storm up here that had power out in large areas for literally weeks. I myself was without power for 11 days. Know what there was no shortage of within 12hrs after the storm passed? Food and water.

The hurricane, if it hits, is not going to last for days. It's going to last for hours. By the next day, cars and trucks should be able to be on the road (obviously I'm not talking about coastal areas which could flood, but middle of the state/Orlando) and stores will be full again.

Not necessarily. After Katrina, even Walmart was closed for days. Our entire city was without power. They finally started letting a few people into Sams and Walmart at a time but there was no power. It was a couple of weeks before the stores could restock. Trucks were trying to deliver ice to people not restock grocery stores. Again, have you been in one of these storms? Comparing it to an ice storm is comparing apples and winter coats. Not even in the same ball park.

When trees are down, power lines and power poles are down--vehicles cannot get on the road. Trucks cannot deliver. When the power is off for miles around, stores have a hard time operating if they are able to at all. They can't sell gas without power.

 

[Honeybee0317]

South Carolina Governor has just declared a state of emergency for the state!

Good! I am glad the coast is starting to take this seriously, but ugh cue the unnecessary Upstate panic.

 

[Interpol]

alright. For someone who does not know saying the storm is 400 miles in diameter with winds of 185mph implies the entire storm is that strong. Again different ways to word things.
At the moment the storm is 400 miles in diameter, the center of the storm (which I am not sure how big it is) has sustained winds of 185mph. By the time it has impact on Central Florida it is forecasted to be down to a category 3 which means sustained winds within the eye and close to it will likely be 111-129 mph

Incorrect. As I stated previously, the eye of a hurricane is actually very calm. True, it has the lowest barometric pressure, but the most severe weather with the highest sustained windspeeds originate within the eyewall, which is a ring of thunderstorms that surround the eye anywhere from 40-60 miles from it.

You are also aware that if the hurricane tracks north along FL's east coast it will actually be sustained longer and maintain its intensity than if it traveled directly over land? Given the size of this monster, even half of the storm from center to outermost fringe will easily cover the entire width of the state.

Who's spreading misinformation now?

 

[SL6827]

You are also aware that if the hurricane tracks north along FL's east coast it will actually be sustained longer and maintain its intensity than if it traveled directly over land?

That is exactly what I was wondering? If so, and it takes a hit for Savannah or the Carolinas, it could be just as strong?

 

[Interpol]

Acting as if the edge of the storm is going to be as bad as center mass is misleading and ridiculous. The further away the center is, the better. Period.

And the further away the center is, the more the center will be over the ocean, where it can gain strength.

So many armchair meterologists in this thread.

 

[BK2014]

I sure am amazed at the number of meteorologists that we have on these boards.

 

[marymoo86]

I just don't know what to do. Supposed to fly out of Raleigh on 9/13 for a quick girls trip for F&W. Tomorrow is last day to cancel My luck won't be able to fly out but resort will be fine. UGH.

 

[SL6827]

Uggghhh. Its just bad no matter what.

 

[yulilin3]

Incorrect. As I stated previously, the eye of a hurricane is actually very calm. True, it has the lowest barometric pressure, but the most severe weather with the highest sustained windspeeds originate within the eyewall, which is a ring of thunderstorms that surround the eye anywhere from 40-60 miles from it.

You are also aware that if the hurricane tracks north along FL's east coast it will actually be sustained longer and maintain its intensity than if it traveled directly over land? Given the size of this monster, even half of the storm from center to outermost fringe will easily cover the entire width of the state.

Who's spreading misinformation now?

I know what the eye of the storm feels like, I've been through it. Like you said the highest sustained winds only go about 60 miles from it, after that the intensity starts dying down. If it takes the east trajectory and stays at sea it will stay strong, but again we will NOT be in the center with the highest sustained winds.
As to your last sentence, I am not one to like conflict. I am just stating facts.

 

[MommaBerd]

Just saw that SW extended their Travel advisory through the 13th!!(@GaSleepingBeautyFan - this might help you) So, I was able to change our flights without penalty - hooray!

Rain started here now (Puerto Rico)

It going to pass closer than expected it seem.. Where I am I will probably get Storm to Cat 1 Hurricane winds in a few hours.

Hope it moves North and you all get to avoid this nasty thing

Praying for safety for you all.

 

[DLM1980]

I sure am amazed at the number of meteorologists that we have on these boards.

Pete already employs an attorney. Maybe he's interviewing weathermen now

 

[SL6827]

Someone said something about Disney having to re-build Vero Beach, but Hilton Head may also be on that list as well. And Hilton Head got hit last year as well.

 

[Jasten]

Per Jet Blue. They expanded waivers! Its funny cause I am now leaning towards coming if projections look more east tomorrow.

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• Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
• Jacksonville, FL (JAX)
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• Orlando, FL (MCO)
• Sarasota, FL (SRQ)
• Tampa, FL (TPA)
• West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)

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[AndreaA]

And the further away the center is, the more the center will be over the ocean, where it can gain strength.

So many armchair meterologists in this thread.

Who cares if it is gathering strength if it is OUT AT SEA? Obviously we would all hope that it weakened again before hitting further up the coast, but regardless it wouldn't affect Orlando which is what this thread is supposed to be about.