Ian makes landfall near Cape Coral / Fort Myers

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[RAMROD 117,264]

That's scary. Be safe everyone 

[LadyxGaGa 3,223]

what does category 4 mean??

[RAMROD 117,264]

12 minutes ago, LadyxGaGa said:

what does category 4 mean??

Category 4 storms can cause "catastrophic damage" with their 130-156 mph winds. A Category 4 storm can cause severe damage to well-constructed homes, including damaging most of the roof and exterior walls. "Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed.
 

[LadyxGaGa 3,223]

12 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Category 4 storms can cause "catastrophic damage" with their 130-156 mph winds. A Category 4 storm can cause severe damage to well-constructed homes, including damaging most of the roof and exterior walls. "Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed.
 

that sounds horrific, pls pardon me if i’m wrong but are most floridians used to hurricanes by now?? like being able to prepared or evacuate if needed

[Roughhouse Dandy 13,703]

Just now, LadyxGaGa said:

that sounds horrific, pls pardon me if i’m wrong but are most floridians used to hurricanes by now?? like being able to prepared or evacuate if needed

We just become desensitized. A lot of residents think because we've made it through so many, we'll be fine so evacuation isn't necessary. Instead people throw hurricane parties and rent boats to float around the streets in the flooding afterwards. 

[SharkmanthaC 115,066]

2 minutes ago, LadyxGaGa said:

that sounds horrific, pls pardon me if i’m wrong but are most floridians used to hurricanes by now?? like being able to prepared or evacuate if needed

Yes they’re used to it. Ask @PartySick. Likely the only people that need to evacuate are on the coast where storm surge is going to be an issue. 

[SharkmanthaC 115,066]

2 minutes ago, Roughhouse Dandy said:

We just become desensitized. A lot of residents think because we've made it through so many, we'll be fine so evacuation isn't necessary. Instead people throw hurricane parties and rent boats to float around the streets in the flooding afterwards. 

People do this in NC too. It’s dumb. I mean they send my husband out in the mess (he’s a reporter/meteorologist) but if people just stay home, if you’re not in a flood zone, you will likely be okay. Category 4 can do some crazy damage though so it can depend on the type of home you live in too. 

[LadyxGaGa 3,223]

6 minutes ago, Roughhouse Dandy said:

We just become desensitized. A lot of residents think because we've made it through so many, we'll be fine so evacuation isn't necessary. Instead people throw hurricane parties and rent boats to float around the streets in the flooding afterwards. 

WTF IS A HURRICANE PARTY? is this a joke lolol

[SharkmanthaC 115,066]

 

Latest track from the National Hurricane Center (updates at 2, 5, 8, and 11 EST, am and pm) https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

The NHS is who issues the warnings, advisories, etc. They are the main source for updates that all the tv channels use. 

[LadyxGaGa 3,223]

6 minutes ago, SamanthaC said:

Yes they’re used to it. Ask @PartySick. Likely the only people that need to evacuate are on the coast where storm surge is going to be an issue. 

i hope the coast people are okay. ngl this stuff makes me worry about all the animals in shelters 

[SharkmanthaC 115,066]

6 minutes ago, LadyxGaGa said:

i hope the coast people are okay. ngl this stuff makes me worry about all the animals in shelters 

Yes or the fact that people will leave their animals behind when evacuating. It’s scary and sad. 

[LadyxGaGa 3,223]

27 minutes ago, SamanthaC said:

Yes or the fact that people will leave their animals behind when evacuating. It’s scary and sad. 

i genuinely hate that for those poor animals, gods i hope all of them are safe

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What bout Cuba are they ok? The storm looks over them, Seems like the US is always the ones that matter 

[Sneaky Oliver 23,015]

Ian is my name irl so it's kinda weird and messy that there is a hurricane with the same name as me