To All Florida Residents
Jul 7th 2005, 9:05 pm
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To All Florida Residents
Seriously, just watched the weather channel and Dennis is now expected to be AT LEAST A CAT 4 when it strikes South Florida Fri night Sat morning. The Keys now have a MANDATORY EVACUATION. Its more likely to track up the Gulf Coast but will affect ALL FLORIDA unless it makes an unlikely turn west.
Cat 4 Winds sustained 131-155 mph (114-135 kt) 13-18 ft
More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach areas. Terrain may be flooded well inland.
Cat 5 Winds sustained 155 mph+ (135+ kt) 18 ft +
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. Flooding causes major damage to lower floors of all structures near the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas may be required.
Cat 4 Winds sustained 131-155 mph (114-135 kt) 13-18 ft
More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach areas. Terrain may be flooded well inland.
Cat 5 Winds sustained 155 mph+ (135+ kt) 18 ft +
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. Flooding causes major damage to lower floors of all structures near the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas may be required.
Last edited by ImHere; Jul 7th 2005 at 9:07 pm.
Jul 7th 2005, 9:06 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by ImHere
Seriously, just watched the weather channel and Dennis is now expected to be AT LEAST A CAT 4 when it strikes South Florida Fir night Sat morning. More likely to track up the Gulf Coast but will affect ALL FLORIDA unless it makes an unlikely turn west.
Jul 7th 2005, 9:07 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
Saturday afternoon, Saturday afternoon, Saturday afternoon.....
Jul 7th 2005, 9:09 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by ImHere
Seriously, just watched the weather channel and Dennis is now expected to be AT LEAST A CAT 4 when it strikes South Florida Fri night Sat morning. The Keys now have a MANDATORY EVACUATION. Its more likely to track up the Gulf Coast but will affect ALL FLORIDA unless it makes an unlikely turn west.
Cat 4 Winds sustained 131-155 mph (114-135 kt) 13-18 ft
More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach areas. Terrain may be flooded well inland.
Cat 5 Winds sustained 155 mph+ (135+ kt) 18 ft +
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. Flooding causes major damage to lower floors of all structures near the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas may be required.
Cat 4 Winds sustained 131-155 mph (114-135 kt) 13-18 ft
More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach areas. Terrain may be flooded well inland.
Cat 5 Winds sustained 155 mph+ (135+ kt) 18 ft +
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. Flooding causes major damage to lower floors of all structures near the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas may be required.
Jul 7th 2005, 9:10 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by clydegirl
So do you know yet if you have to evacuate?
For comparison Hurricane Andrew in 1992 was JUST a cat 4. This is turning into one evil bastard storm.
Last edited by ImHere; Jul 7th 2005 at 9:13 pm.
Jul 7th 2005, 9:12 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Bad news piled on top of bad news 
Will be thinking of you, and all the other Fl residents. Hope it turns out better than expected.
Will be thinking of you, and all the other Fl residents. Hope it turns out better than expected.
Jul 7th 2005, 9:16 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by Wintersong
Bad news piled on top of bad news
Will be thinking of you, and all the other Fl residents. Hope it turns out better than expected.
Will be thinking of you, and all the other Fl residents. Hope it turns out better than expected.
Trouble is my wife is a nurse and since Im now working as a paramedic we are both expected to stay and work....not that any roads will be passable for a few days afterwards.
So, if you dont hear from us FL residents for a few days you'll know why....we just became Georgia residents
Jul 7th 2005, 10:00 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by ImHere
Cheers. And I've got a stinking cold...first one in 3 years.
Trouble is my wife is a nurse and since Im now working as a paramedic we are both expected to stay and work....not that any roads will be passable for a few days afterwards.
So, if you dont hear from us FL residents for a few days you'll know why....we just became Georgia residents
Trouble is my wife is a nurse and since Im now working as a paramedic we are both expected to stay and work....not that any roads will be passable for a few days afterwards.
So, if you dont hear from us FL residents for a few days you'll know why....we just became Georgia residents
Fingers crossed for you and everyone in Florida that things turn out to be less severe than feared. You sound like a strong character
and you and your wife do very admirable jobs. For what it's worth - I'll be thinkin' of y'all.
Jul 7th 2005, 10:20 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by ImHere
Seriously, just watched the weather channel and Dennis is now expected to be AT LEAST A CAT 4 when it strikes South Florida Fri night Sat morning. The Keys now have a MANDATORY EVACUATION. Its more likely to track up the Gulf Coast but will affect ALL FLORIDA unless it makes an unlikely turn west.
I really feel for you. Up until a year or so back it was my dream (like many brits i'm sure) to have a holiday home in FL.
After last hurricane season and knowing a load of people in Nashville with properties there I knocked that one on the head.
I think I will buy a lakehouse and boat instead
Best of luck with the storms
Jul 7th 2005, 10:38 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Hope you all stay safe down there 
Jul 7th 2005, 10:40 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
I've got a ton of friends in Pompano and Miami. As always they seem remarkably chilled about the season, even Dennis.
I hope all our FL expatters stay safe.
I hope all our FL expatters stay safe.
Jul 7th 2005, 11:05 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
I hope the weather settles down by the first week of August. I already have my Disney resort vacation package set in stone with the agency. I'll be spending the entire week there, I'd sure hate to have to contend with any hurricanes in my humble attempt to have a decent vacation. :scared:
Jul 7th 2005, 11:56 pm
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by ImHere
Nope. If we get evacuation orders its will be tomorrow. but since Im about 8 miles inland its unlikely unless it becomes a 5 in which case Im outa here!
For comparison Hurricane Andrew in 1992 was JUST a cat 4. This is turning into one evil bastard storm.
For comparison Hurricane Andrew in 1992 was JUST a cat 4. This is turning into one evil bastard storm.
Last edited by ladyofthelake; Jul 8th 2005 at 12:36 am. Reason: Forgot to add The Keys
Jul 8th 2005, 12:00 am
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Re: To All Florida Residents
sounds a beastie..well goodluck if it gets even scarier 
Jul 8th 2005, 12:38 am
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Re: To All Florida Residents
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
I think people in the Panhandle have more reason to worry.
People could move up to the Cape in MA where I am and have it day in and day out for days on end.....have 300ft pine trees bending over backwards in your garden..... you soon learn to think that 50 mile an hour winds are just a light breeze.......