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Post by ferris1248 on Jul 2, 2024 10:42:42 GMT -5
Mr. Bacon. Get your ass out of there. I had friends in Mexico Beach who said the same things as you. Been there done that, no problem. Then Michaël came ashore. Cat 5.
I got there 4 days later. My first thought, seeing the devastation, was that this was like entering a Vietnam village after an artillery attack.
They had a way out after clearing the roads but it took them 48 hours to do so. There is no way off an island.
You can do a lot more good for your friends and neighbors by being on the mainland, hiring a a boat for the return trip and load it with food, water, fuel, ice and medical supplies.
Popup tents would be a good thing. Charcoal and cheap grills are another. If this hits and does not weaken much, it's going to be very basic living for some time.
Don't be a victim. Get your wits about you and do good things.
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Post by cadman on Jul 2, 2024 11:21:45 GMT -5
It is going to weaken between now and Friday when it hits Mexico north of Belize. It has to cross some shallow waters that will drop it down to a Cat 1 or 2 possibly a Cat 3. But that is still a dangerous storm that you don't want to be a part of. FORECAST VALID 04/0000Z 18.1N 78.5W MAX WIND 105 KT...GUSTS 130 KT. 64 KT... 25NE 20SE 15SW 25NW. 50 KT... 50NE 30SE 20SW 40NW. 34 KT...120NE 90SE 50SW 100NW. FORECAST VALID 04/1200Z 18.8N 82.0W MAX WIND 90 KT...GUSTS 110 KT. 64 KT... 20NE 10SE 10SW 20NW. 50 KT... 50NE 30SE 20SW 40NW. 34 KT...110NE 80SE 50SW 100NW. FORECAST VALID 05/0000Z 19.3N 85.4W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 50 KT... 50NE 25SE 20SW 35NW. 34 KT...110NE 70SE 50SW 100NW. FORECAST VALID 05/1200Z 20.0N 88.2W...INLAND MAX WIND 65 KT...GUSTS 80 KT. 50 KT... 30NE 20SE 20SW 30NW. 34 KT...100NE 60SE 40SW 90NW. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCMAT2+shtml/021440.shtml?I would go south to Costa Rico and stay there for the weekend and come back Late Saturday or Sunday and see how everything looks. After it gets done there, it looks like it will head for the southern tip of Texas next. |
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Post by whitebacon on Jul 2, 2024 11:34:02 GMT -5
It is going to weaken between now and Friday when it hits Mexico north of Belize. It has to cross some shallow waters that will drop it down to a Cat 1 or 2 possibly a Cat 3. But that is still a dangerous storm that you don't want to be a part of. FORECAST VALID 04/0000Z 18.1N 78.5W MAX WIND 105 KT...GUSTS 130 KT. 64 KT... 25NE 20SE 15SW 25NW. 50 KT... 50NE 30SE 20SW 40NW. 34 KT...120NE 90SE 50SW 100NW. FORECAST VALID 04/1200Z 18.8N 82.0W MAX WIND 90 KT...GUSTS 110 KT. 64 KT... 20NE 10SE 10SW 20NW. 50 KT... 50NE 30SE 20SW 40NW. 34 KT...110NE 80SE 50SW 100NW. FORECAST VALID 05/0000Z 19.3N 85.4W MAX WIND 80 KT...GUSTS 100 KT. 50 KT... 50NE 25SE 20SW 35NW. 34 KT...110NE 70SE 50SW 100NW. FORECAST VALID 05/1200Z 20.0N 88.2W...INLAND MAX WIND 65 KT...GUSTS 80 KT. 50 KT... 30NE 20SE 20SW 30NW. 34 KT...100NE 60SE 40SW 90NW. www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCMAT2+shtml/021440.shtml?I would go south to Costa Rico and stay there for the weekend and come back Late Saturday or Sunday and see how everything looks. After it gets done there, it looks like it will head for the southern tip of Texas next. Yes sir. Thank you for the update. I just can't leave these people here. As of this morning, there is no water taxi. No way off the island. We are just going to have to tough it out. I would guard you with the same vigor. I'm just not leaving these people. As we both agree, we are on the south side. A tiny bit of good news. |
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Post by whitebacon on Jul 2, 2024 11:37:51 GMT -5
Mr. Bacon. Get your ass out of there. I had friends in Mexico Beach who said the same things as you. Been there done that, no problem. Then Michaël came ashore. Cat 5. I got there 4 days later. My first thought, seeing the devastation, was that this was like entering a Vietnam village after an artillery attack. They had a way out after clearing the roads but it took them 48 hours to do so. There is no way off an island. You can do a lot more good for your friends and neighbors by being on the mainland, hiring a a boat for the return trip and load it with food, water, fuel, ice and medical supplies. Popup tents would be a good thing. Charcoal and cheap grills are another. If this hits and does not weaken much, it's going to be very basic living for some time. Don't be a victim. Get your wits about you and do good things. I've done all I can, coordinating with the mainland, people with means. we can only do so much. I could care less about myself, I have so many loved ones here.... You know me, I will do all I can, no matter the cost or sacrifice |
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Post by tampaspicer on Jul 2, 2024 11:46:29 GMT -5
CAT 1 shouldn't be to bad.
WB got this
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Post by whitebacon on Jul 2, 2024 11:53:04 GMT -5
CAT 1 shouldn't be to bad. WB got this Its a cat 3/4 right now. May weaken more. not really important. The problem we have is our island is about 4' above sea level. You and me are from the same neighborhood. I'm just worried about those that can't fend for themselves |
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Post by Zif on Jul 2, 2024 12:24:58 GMT -5
It would be a good thing if you have a sat phone or inreach texting device to stay in contact with your friends and family. Stay safe my friend.
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Post by ferris1248 on Jul 2, 2024 12:47:44 GMT -5
CAT 1 shouldn't be to bad. WB got this Its a cat 3/4 right now. May weaken more. not really important. The problem we have is our island is about 4' above sea level. You and me are from the same neighborhood. I'm just worried about those that can't fend for themselves I'll be thinking about you buddy. You take care of yourself. |
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Post by cadman on Jul 2, 2024 12:57:04 GMT -5
CAT 1 shouldn't be to bad. WB got this Its a cat 3/4 right now. May weaken more. not really important. The problem we have is our island is about 4' above sea level. You and me are from the same neighborhood. I'm just worried about those that can't fend for themselves As of the 2pm ASP (1pm eastern) advisory winds were 155mph, That is a Cat 5 hurricane. |
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Post by olmucky on Jul 2, 2024 12:57:07 GMT -5
Be safe.
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Post by mackeralsnatcher on Jul 2, 2024 12:59:11 GMT -5
Prayers going up
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Post by gardawg on Jul 2, 2024 12:59:17 GMT -5
As of this morning, there is no water taxi. No way off the island. We are just going to have to tough it out. Rock On Brother !!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by gardawg on Jul 2, 2024 13:03:09 GMT -5
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Jul 2, 2024 13:16:41 GMT -5
🙏
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Post by restlessnative on Jul 2, 2024 13:19:00 GMT -5
Really, stupid music videos? I thought you cared about those suffering, but yeah music videos will help.
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