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Official 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Thread (1 Viewer)
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Big advantage to underground during hurricanes. During the 2005 hurricane season, millions lost power in southeast Florida from 2 storms: Katrina and Wilma. People in older neighborhoods with lots of big trees and above ground powerlines, such as upscale Coral Gables and Pinecrest, were the last to get power restored. That experience accelerated the installation of permanent generators and municipalities exploring the cost of moving from above to below ground utilities. It's an expensive retrofit, I think very few cities have done it.
gump
Footballguy
Interesting…didn’t realize it was that uncommon.
Witz
Footballguy
Didn’t see this posted - shark in the street
https://mobile.twitter.com/US_Stormwatch/status/1575194411104817152
https://mobile.twitter.com/US_Stormwatch/status/1575194411104817152
gump
Footballguy
There have been a bunch of fake shots of sharks in streets, but that one looks real!
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
Looks like a porpoise to me but still unsettling.
massraider
Footballguy
Thanks for this. Reads like an Elmore Leonard novelInteresting and timely reading on Cape Coral.
The Boomtown That Shouldn’t Exist
Cape Coral, Florida, was built on total lies. One big storm could wipe it off the map. Oh, and it’s also the fastest-growing city in the United States.www.politico.com
Hawks64
Footballguy
Vertical tail, not horizontal so I'd say shark.
Hawks64
Footballguy
It's crazy. I like the comparison to Babcock's Ranch....totally different approach.Thanks for this. Reads like an Elmore Leonard novelInteresting and timely reading on Cape Coral.
The Boomtown That Shouldn’t Exist
Cape Coral, Florida, was built on total lies. One big storm could wipe it off the map. Oh, and it’s also the fastest-growing city in the United States.
massraider
Footballguy
https://twitter.com/ABC7NY/status/1575207758118502404?t=UALc7One4luidEZOgW5Bog&s=19
Homes are detaching from foundations and floating away
Homes are detaching from foundations and floating away
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
Upon further review, I agree. Shark. Too much horizontal tail movement to be a dolphin.
Hawks64
Footballguy
Based on what I'm seeing on the local news stations there, Naples has a ton of flooding right now from the surge. Power is out for sure.
Weatherman about to be public enemy #1 if he didnt save this kitten:
https://twitter.com/DylanFedericoWX/status/1575220861304381440
https://twitter.com/DylanFedericoWX/status/1575220861304381440
massraider
Footballguy
Everything is on Twitter. Search for their neighborhood.
Osaurus
Footballguy
Believe it or not, Babcock Ranch was intended to be a smart community with clustered housing and lots of green space set aside. That was chucked out the window for greed. Sad.It's crazy. I like the comparison to Babcock's Ranch....totally different approach.Thanks for this. Reads like an Elmore Leonard novelInteresting and timely reading on Cape Coral.
The Boomtown That Shouldn’t Exist
Cape Coral, Florida, was built on total lies. One big storm could wipe it off the map. Oh, and it’s also the fastest-growing city in the United States.
ETA: Power still off
Hawks64
Footballguy
Oh the article used Babcock ranch as the right way to build a community vs how cape coral was handledBelieve it or not, Babcock Ranch was intended to be a smart community with clustered housing and lots of green space set aside. That was chucked out the window for greed. Sad.It's crazy. I like the comparison to Babcock's Ranch....totally different approach.Thanks for this. Reads like an Elmore Leonard novelInteresting and timely reading on Cape Coral.
The Boomtown That Shouldn’t Exist
Cape Coral, Florida, was built on total lies. One big storm could wipe it off the map. Oh, and it’s also the fastest-growing city in the United States.
ETA: Power still off
Oracle
Footballguy
Thank you. I have tried to call and text but no response. I went to Twitter and put in their address and nothing is coming up. They live near Naples country club which is off of Pine Ridge between Goodlette and Airport.
Osaurus
Footballguy
True. It just could have been something a lot better.Oh the article used Babcock ranch as the right way to build a community vs how cape coral was handledBelieve it or not, Babcock Ranch was intended to be a smart community with clustered housing and lots of green space set aside. That was chucked out the window for greed. Sad.It's crazy. I like the comparison to Babcock's Ranch....totally different approach.Thanks for this. Reads like an Elmore Leonard novelInteresting and timely reading on Cape Coral.
The Boomtown That Shouldn’t Exist
Cape Coral, Florida, was built on total lies. One big storm could wipe it off the map. Oh, and it’s also the fastest-growing city in the United States.
ETA: Power still off
Correction power back on!
Osaurus
Footballguy
Waiting until tomorrow here. I’ve got a nice pork tenderloin, some chicken tenderloins, and a boatload of Hebrew National hot dogs (they are so good and I get them at Publix every time they’re BOGO) ready to go.
rustycolts
Footballguy
Yep I just got Farmers for an extraordinary cheap rate . I couldn't believe it. Pretty sure l will be getting a letter come renewal time stating thanks but no thanks. Hello 200 dollar increase in mortgage payment.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
@Oracle I don't have a precise answer for you but it's probably in Naples about now. Hopefully someone will answer you as soon as they know...we understand you have family there and are a long way away.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
How do you like the Blackstone?
Capella
Footballguy
I found an online company called KIN for an unbelievable rate. Doubt I see that again.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Yes. The eye of the storm landed up the coast from Naples. The strongest part of the storm is usually north of the eye. Based on recent radar, it looks like most of that activity is well north of Naples right now. It is probably just light rain bands there currently.
That said, I saw the Naples station recorded their highest storm surge ever earlier today.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
This stream has been awesome.
rustycolts
Footballguy
Found this. Remember some areas more prone to flooding than others. Message me their # and I'll try to call if you would like.
Hurricane Ian's rains cause widespread flooding; Naples Fire Rescue station inundated
A Facebook live video from members of the Naples Fire Rescue Department showed the agency's Station One on 8th Ave South flooded by Hurricane Ian, with fire engines, rescue units and even firefighters and EMTs hip deep or more in water.
news.wgcu.org
I have a land line if they do sometimes they work when cells dont.
Oracle
Footballguy
Thank you… I ended up at the Naples daily news website and saw that at this point the majority of the storm has passed and that they currently dealing with the backend of the storm. It’s very frustrating to go to major news sources and see sensationalized headline that say all of Naples has been wiped out. That is why I was asking if anybody locally (people in Tampa or Orlando) had more accurate information.
Oracle
Footballguy
Thank you… I appreciate the offer and may take you up on it if I don't hear from themFound this. Remember some areas more prone to flooding than others. Message me their # and I'll try to call if you would like.
Hurricane Ian's rains cause widespread flooding; Naples Fire Rescue station inundated
A Facebook live video from members of the Naples Fire Rescue Department showed the agency's Station One on 8th Ave South flooded by Hurricane Ian, with fire engines, rescue units and even firefighters and EMTs hip deep or more in water.
I have a land line if they do sometimes they work when cells dont.
rustycolts
Footballguy
I'm in N. Central Fl. I dont expect to lose power until sometime around 10. Don't think my landlines will work after that.Thank you… I appreciate the offer and may take you up on it if I don't hear from themFound this. Remember some areas more prone to flooding than others. Message me their # and I'll try to call if you would like.
Hurricane Ian's rains cause widespread flooding; Naples Fire Rescue station inundated
A Facebook live video from members of the Naples Fire Rescue Department showed the agency's Station One on 8th Ave South flooded by Hurricane Ian, with fire engines, rescue units and even firefighters and EMTs hip deep or more in water.
I have a land line if they do sometimes they work when cells dont.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
#lakelandstrong
I’m on my patio watching what she can do. We face west so got lucky in that regard.
I’ll retract previous comments downgrading peoples’ reactions to this. It’s a beast.
rustycolts
Footballguy
Yea I was going to reply to you earlier to look at the drone videos of Mexico Beach. But I hate to sound snarky.
Grahamburn
Footballguy
I’m a little more inland and people still freak out so my comments are more pointed at that. The people on the coasts get creamed. I should be more empathetic. My heart goes out.
rustycolts
Footballguy
Animals can really tell when weather is not right. My 120 lb Bloodhound insists on sitting on my lap in my recliner. It's not easy but he is managing to do it.
rustycolts
Footballguy
Yes sir this guy is awesome. Thanks for the info.
It’s great. Worth the $275. There is some discussion on it in the grilling thread as well.
Great for smash burgers, multiple pounds of bacon, stir fry and scallops. Clean up is easy too.
Witz
Footballguy
https://mobile.twitter.com/WxBrenn/status/1575253395304288271
Apologies if posted already - time lapse video of Fort Myers - just devastating. Hope everyone is ok.
Apologies if posted already - time lapse video of Fort Myers - just devastating. Hope everyone is ok.
Captain Cranks
Footballguy
Really mild in NE Tampa. In-laws power in Lakeland went out about an hour ago.
rustycolts
Footballguy
That is crazy.
Oracle
Footballguy
UPDATE..l I haven’t spoken to my parents, but their house looks fine. The street outside their house is flooded but the swell is taking most of the water. I am heading into Fort Myers on emergency leave early next week and will help out in anyway I can. Based upon how handy my dad is (he held the plumbing contracts for all new Publix builds from the 1980’s -2010) i’m certain the house will be up and running before I even step foot in Naples.
Thank you everybody for all the helpful information that I was looking for!
Thank you everybody for all the helpful information that I was looking for!
UOFI_316
Footballguy
This was the clip they played on the Ryan Hall feed. Imagine walking down your flooded street and get bitten by a shark.
Wingnut
Footballguy
View of Ft Myers from hotel downtown
For reference, before and after:
For reference, before and after:
massraider
Footballguy
Mom's house 2 miles inland in Cape Coral is fine so far. Couple fences went adios but no flooding. 
