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Official 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Thread (1 Viewer)
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Native Floridian, we sustained several major hurricanes last year, the open roof on the Trop in St Pete is a reminder of what can happen.
Many Floridians lost their homes or had to rebuild them entirely, some folks simply moved on or moved away
-We don't typically see major hurricanes barreling thru large cities here in Florida on a yearly basis, many years we just get a good scare or brush of the coastline
Last year we got the full brunt of a few of them, we're still here and we're still standing
-I always encourage folks to stay in their homes unless they absolutely are in a flood zone, many times the places people end up evacuating to, those places end up being in the path of the storm.
It's difficult sometimes to get back to your home so you end up stuck in a hotel for 5 days and the storm is over in a matter of hours.
Yep you're gonna lose power and generators only do so much, plus generators are mostly useless for condos and apartments, you'll choke out trying to use them inside
-Have some supplies on hand now, don't wait until the entire city is alerted and everyone makes a mad dash for bottled water, these people never drink water any other time but suddenly a storm approaches and they need 4 cases of it to stack up in the garage never to be used...the videos of people storming the Home Depots and Publix make me laugh and cry at the same time.
-Some of the worst parts of the Hurricanes last year for us in South Florida were tornados that were spawned from Hurricanes that actually made landfall on the other side of the State
I **** you not, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin County were pelted with tornadoes that caused a lot of damage and I believe we lost a few lives from those tornadoes. It's not always the storm surge that gets you and you don't have to be in a direct line or path to be impacted.
Many Floridians lost their homes or had to rebuild them entirely, some folks simply moved on or moved away
-We don't typically see major hurricanes barreling thru large cities here in Florida on a yearly basis, many years we just get a good scare or brush of the coastline
Last year we got the full brunt of a few of them, we're still here and we're still standing
-I always encourage folks to stay in their homes unless they absolutely are in a flood zone, many times the places people end up evacuating to, those places end up being in the path of the storm.
It's difficult sometimes to get back to your home so you end up stuck in a hotel for 5 days and the storm is over in a matter of hours.
Yep you're gonna lose power and generators only do so much, plus generators are mostly useless for condos and apartments, you'll choke out trying to use them inside
-Have some supplies on hand now, don't wait until the entire city is alerted and everyone makes a mad dash for bottled water, these people never drink water any other time but suddenly a storm approaches and they need 4 cases of it to stack up in the garage never to be used...the videos of people storming the Home Depots and Publix make me laugh and cry at the same time.
-Some of the worst parts of the Hurricanes last year for us in South Florida were tornados that were spawned from Hurricanes that actually made landfall on the other side of the State
I **** you not, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin County were pelted with tornadoes that caused a lot of damage and I believe we lost a few lives from those tornadoes. It's not always the storm surge that gets you and you don't have to be in a direct line or path to be impacted.
beer 30
Footballguy
Downloaded Hurricane Tracker in anticipation of an active season. One of my co-workers suggested it. It's free but does have a pay option for "premium" graphics.
Mjolnirs
Footballguy
Good post.
I'm a Hugo veteran. Sure that was 1989, a long time ago. But it sticks with you. You can't tell now that it happened, but if you are an old fart like me, you can drive around and point out where things are different because of Hugo.
Growing up in Charleston, we always had close calls, and people never expected one to hit us directly. Except for my parents' generation, they all talked about Gracie in 1959.
They knew that no matter what, eventually one would get close or direct hit.
I second the stock up now call, and join you in the comments on people hoarding up on water. Just crazy.
So many prepping thoughts and suggestions.
My main suggestion after stocking up, is remember to pick up things in your yard, or tie it down.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Another word of caution for those that watch the TWC as their main source of info when these storms approach, I can almost assure you Floridians in the path or suggested path of an approaching storm are not watching that network. They watch local TV and I have a couple of ones that stand out
Anything approaching on the Tampa Bay side, west coast of Florida
www.fox13news.com
I think their weather team is 1st class
South Florida has several
www.wptv.com
Steve Weagle the lead meteorologist lives in my neighborhood and I bump into him down at the local coffee shop, total beach comber/outdoor sports, understands the locals here
No spooky language or overhyping the storm. I trust the local meteorologist above anyone else.
-Also, you can catch these local TV networks on Youtube these days and they typically air weather reports when the Tropics are active.
Anything approaching on the Tampa Bay side, west coast of Florida
FOX 13 Tampa Bay | Local News, Weather, and Live Streams | WTVT
Tampa Bay area news, weather, radar, sports, traffic, live newscasts, and more. From WTVT-TV FOX 13 News in Tampa, home of SkyTower Radar.
South Florida has several
Homepage
WPTV covers breaking news, real-time weather, traffic, and sports in West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. Stay informed on WPTV-TV and WPTV.com!
www.wptv.com
No spooky language or overhyping the storm. I trust the local meteorologist above anyone else.
-Also, you can catch these local TV networks on Youtube these days and they typically air weather reports when the Tropics are active.
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Sparky Polastri
Footballguy
It's not going to matter who you are watching if the data they are being given declines in accuracy/frequency.
SpurrierisisGod
Footballguy
Doesn't TWC just regurgitate what the NHC puts out? Or do they have their own in house team?Another word of caution for those that watch the TWC as their main source of info when these storms approach, I can almost assure you Floridians in the path or suggested path of an approaching storm are not watching that network. They watch local TV and I have a couple of ones that stand out
Anything approaching on the Tampa Bay side, west coast of Florida
I think their weather team is 1st classFOX 13 Tampa Bay | Local News, Weather, and Live Streams | WTVT
Tampa Bay area news, weather, radar, sports, traffic, live newscasts, and more. From WTVT-TV FOX 13 News in Tampa, home of SkyTower Radar.
South Florida has several
Steve Weagle the lead meteorologist lives in my neighborhood and I bump into him down at the local coffee shop, total beach comber/outdoor sports, understands the locals hereHomepage
WPTV covers breaking news, real-time weather, traffic, and sports in West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. Stay informed on WPTV-TV and WPTV.com!
No spooky language or overhyping the storm. I trust the local meteorologist above anyone else.
-Also, you can catch these local TV networks on Youtube these days and they typically air weather reports when the Tropics are active.
3C's
Footballguy
Officially they stick with the nhc but they have actual meteorologists who are pretty good like Rick Knabb (former nhc director).Doesn't TWC just regurgitate what the NHC puts out? Or do they have their own in house team?Another word of caution for those that watch the TWC as their main source of info when these storms approach, I can almost assure you Floridians in the path or suggested path of an approaching storm are not watching that network. They watch local TV and I have a couple of ones that stand out
Anything approaching on the Tampa Bay side, west coast of Florida
I think their weather team is 1st classFOX 13 Tampa Bay | Local News, Weather, and Live Streams | WTVT
Tampa Bay area news, weather, radar, sports, traffic, live newscasts, and more. From WTVT-TV FOX 13 News in Tampa, home of SkyTower Radar.
South Florida has several
Steve Weagle the lead meteorologist lives in my neighborhood and I bump into him down at the local coffee shop, total beach comber/outdoor sports, understands the locals hereHomepage
WPTV covers breaking news, real-time weather, traffic, and sports in West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. Stay informed on WPTV-TV and WPTV.com!
No spooky language or overhyping the storm. I trust the local meteorologist above anyone else.
-Also, you can catch these local TV networks on Youtube these days and they typically air weather reports when the Tropics are active.
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