It's now Tropical Storm Milton

[malaise]

Batten down Florida



https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/150217.shtml?cone#contents

[rubbersole]

1. Just dandy.

[ornotna]

2. Booo, Hissss

This sucks. Right at us.

[Deuxcents]

3. I have a couple of friends who still are trying to get over Ian and they're starting to panic..

One is wheelchair bound n my other friend is 82 and both had to start over two years ago. I’m trying to be optimistic and not feed their fears but I am sympathetic to them. Be safe out there.

[malaise]

4. I weep for them

They have few options

[mcar]

5. No. Just no.

[babylonsister]

6. We're leaving Melbourne.

Don't want to be around when it escalates. Heading north. This sucks.

[malaise]

7. You're making the right decision

The good news is so far they are saying maximum Cat 2

[babylonsister]

9. Uh huh. Didn't they say that about Helene

until it turned into a 4? My bf is vewy nervous about this one and he's lived here for 25 years.

[malaise]

10. He may be right - check this link

https://www.local10.com/weather/hurricane/2024/10/05/forecast-ratchet-up-putting-florida-peninsula-on-alert-for-possible-hurricane-threat/


Tropical Depression 14 formed late Saturday morning off the coast of Mexico over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. Forecasts from the National Hurricane Center call for steady strengthening into Tropical Storm Milton followed by rapid strengthening into a hurricane by Monday.
Although the official forecast takes Milton to a Category 2 hurricane before landfall, NHC noted upward adjustments to the intensity forecast could be required, and a Category 3 or stronger hurricane threat can’t be ruled out before Milton reaches Florida’s west coast by the middle part of next week.

[babylonsister]

12. Yep. That's what we're afraid of. nt

[malaise]

22. FEMA urges Floridians to prepare for next hurricane

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/10/05/fema-urges-floridians-to-prepare-for-next-hurricane/

FEMA is monitoring the potential for tropical storm conditions which may affect areas in Florida late this weekend into the middle of next week. This storm may bring storm surge and heavy rainfall to areas recovering from hurricanes Helene and Debby and affect areas far from the coast.
FEMA is prepared to respond and stands ready to support the state with any request for resources. Hundreds of FEMA staff are on the ground in Florida supporting Helene recovery and coordinating with the state to prepare people for the next storm.

[mentalsolstice]

8. Thanks for the alert. 🔔

This year is making me weary. Some a-hole in another DU forum said he wished FL and everyone here would get blown off the map. Thankfully, the post was removed.

[malaise]

11. Ignore those folks

Glad I never saw that post

[proud patriot]

14. I saw that

Thank you Jury on that one .

[SarcasticSatyr]

13. I'm in Flagler County . . .

Not good . . .

[SamKnause]

15. What does the M on the end of the cone and on the coast of Florida mean ???

I know what the S and H mean, but I am not familiar with the M.

[malaise]

17. That changed with the latest advisory' - really bad news

M is major hurricane Cat 3 or above

[SamKnause]

24. Thank you.

Have a happy weekend.

[malaise]

28. Same to yours

[malaise]

19. Here are some of the latest models

https://www.wesh.com/article/tropical-storm-milton-florida-track-models-cone/62518654

[SamKnause]

25. Thank you for the link.

[Takket]

16. yikes............. heads up Disney travelers.........

[malaise]

18. I imagine that the CONvicted felon is shredding papers as I type

Before fleeing for Mar-a-Lardo

[Vogon_Glory]

20. Tropical Storm Milton? Dang, sounds Calvinistic!

Considering how often the Trump-humping Evangelicals are invoking the Almighty, maybe the Big Fella is reminding them about how far they’ve diverged from the spirit and letter of His law with something they can’t miss.

I’d think that a class 3 hurricane ought to attract their attention.

[malaise]

21. Someone tell DeathSentence that Disney will not rebuild

In Florida.

[DoBW]

23. Oy yoy yoy

gulf water temp
https://www.seatemperature.org/north-america/united-states/gulf-mexico-temp.htm

[lonely bird]

26. I don't recall hurricanes forming in the Gulf

Is this a recent thing or am I just not remembering correctly? I thought they formed in the Atlantic and moved towards the Caribbean, Gulf and eastern seaboard.

[malaise]

29. There have been many Gulf coast hurricanes

https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/graphics/lib/mgch.html

[FloridaBlues]

33. Agree not many over the years have formed in that area

[WestMichRad]

27. Prediction is for lots of rain in FL...

… BEFORE Milton arrives (with more rain). So, another storm with lots of flooding likely.

That seems to be the trend now with these storms… massive flooding. Yikes!

[malaise]

30. Indeed

Not good

[FloridaBlues]

31. Window coverings backup outside. My house got hit by Ian 2 years ago.

I’m not over PTSD from that one. My area like many got major flooding from Helene. Luckily my house ok. I can’t imagine what this will do to our high cost of home insurance in Florida.
Stay safe fellow DU Floridans!

[Native]

32. It's coming for us! So glad I just spent 20+K on a new roof!

[Jk23]

34. Looks like the line is going right through Tampa

I'd be very nervous if I was in Fort Myers right now.

[Native]

36. My aunt and uncle were in Fort Myers when Ian hit.

They ended up staying with us for several weeks until they could find a place to rent because they lost two homes, a motorhome, two vehicles, and a large boat. They are in their 80s and have a lot of medical issues. They are now in Sarasota and they are getting their new motorhome ready so they can hit the road and get the hell out of Dodge.

on edit: I'm in the path, but I'm going to wait and see if it changes course before I do anything

[Native]

35. I have a great attitude about these storms because I've dealt with them my entire life

As a native Floridian who grew up on the water and lived most of my life on the water, I have perfected my hurricane preparedness plan. Basically, you throw your hard drive in the car, grab your jewelry and anything that is sentimental, and you head off to a hotel in a safe place. Fortunately, most hotels accept pets now so that's no longer a problem. And when you've seen as many people as I've seen lose everything they own, you just don't attach sentiments to things the way most people do. Gone are the days when we would lose family photos because everything's backed up to a cloud. Losing everything used to be a lot more devastating than it is today. You may have to live in a f****** FEMA trailer while your house is being repaired, or hunker down with relatives, but if you are safe and have your loved ones with you, you're already ahead of the game. Pro tip: take photos with your phone of everything you own that is insured: Furniture, artwork, electronics, jewelry, china, other valuables, etc. This will save you a lot of headaches when it comes to dealing with your insurance company. And instead of panicking over everything you might lose, start thinking about how much fun you'll have going out shopping for new stuff.

[Skittles]

37. REALLY glad that pets are now treated more like the family members they are

too many people will NOT leave their pets for that reason!

[mountain grammy]

39. So true.. I remember a Cat 3 hitting Galveston, 1983

Alicia, first storm of the season.. I lived around 30 miles north of Galveson. My good friend lived on the beach with her 4 big dogs and wasn't going anywhere. I said, come on, bring the dogs. She did, we were all safe. Her home was nearly destroyed along with the houses near hers.. they were pretty rickity in those days..

[HAB911]

38. Unless something changes, Tampa will be a different city

this time next week