Bad news, both Euro and GFS models now indicate a center of Florida landfall. This could be worse than Andrew, and Homestead looked like Hiroshima after Andrew hit it...
I feel terrible about those poor folks in South Florida.....I truly hope Irma makes some kind of turn more eastward and out into the Atlantic more. I feel that the further north in Florida you are - the less intense the effects will be. Every little bit helps you know.
Stay safe Bazza
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Thank you, Flum....much appreciated. Pray for everyone in Irma's path....:frown:
I read this as dishwasher and thought that just ain't right. Now a clothes washer makes sense as you may have to wash some drawers.
Exactly! The dryer is 220v and my generator can do that but it's too technical for me so I just stick to the 110v washer part and hang things outside to dry.
Cancelling schools tomorrow through Tuesday at UF (BiL is a 1st year law student there) also Alachua County (mother in law is a teacher just east of Gainesville) they've cancelled school those days too. They're getting worried but planning now to ride it out. Also have family down in Ft. Myers and they're planning now to ride the storm out. (Our advice to them is get the hell out).
ETA (and SIAP) Looks like Gov. Scott has closed all public schools for those dates.
Seeing the recent models going right over Athens, we're preparing up here too. If it looks bad here we might head up towards Chattanooga (two former roommates from Bama lives up there) or towards Tuscaloosa/Birmingham where my family is.
I think the rule of thumb on this one is to go north as far as you can and hope she dies out some by the time she reaches you. Best wishes for your in-laws! BTW, I lived in Ft. Myers for a few years off Summerlin Road and then actually bought a house in Lehigh Acres before re-locating here. I loved that area. That was in the 90's...not as crowded as it probably is now.
Stay safe TIA, and please keep us posted.....
