Posted on 09/09/2017 2:08:31 PM PDT by NautiNurse
The entire Florida Peninsula and points north are poised to experience Hurricane Irma after the storm hugged Cuba's northern coastline. Thousands of Floridians who evacuated the Atlantic cost to Gulf Coast areas found their safe shelter under direct threat from Hurricane Irma as the forecast shifted W Friday night and Saturday. Hurricane Irma's prolonged interaction with Cuba diminished its strength to Category 3.
Irma is forecast to increase in strength as it crosses the FL Straits. The Florida Keys experienced strong outer bands while Irma grazed the N Cuba coastline.
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Jeff is back. I think he needed to make a bowel movement and I can only imagine how difficult it would have been during the circumstances. He did have toilet paper in his car according to the chat.
Live from Naples. https://www.facebook.com/live#@26.078569944,-81.854089124,9.363456836z
Thanks friend.
Here’s a live video in Naples. https://www.facebook.com/live#@26.078569944,-81.854089124,9.363456836z
The MSM now calls looting, “scavenging”. Pathetic
Jeff was right in the exact spot where Irma (still Cat 3) hit U.S. land again. Hope he’s okay!
so far don’t see any reports of major/exterme wind damage..tress down a few roofs off etc......including Marco island where someone is driving around on a live feed..
studies have shown a mature weakening storm doesn’t mix the winds down as much ..so maybe that is what is happening...the surge a different story
TWC guy able to stand up in Naples. If he can do that, winds must be not too bad.
Keyser Soze, perhaps?
Stay safe. Prayers.
Not as if he needed TP, he was standing in the world’s largest bidet at the time, just turn his @ windward.
Had to turn Off Fox News as they are so over the top in fear mongering and end-of-the-world like coverage. Guess Shep’s fear is because he’s a homosexual and not a real man? Weak, sowing fear. Pathetic.
Fingers crossed, but I can’t see where its near as bad as feared.
Wow, didn't realize you went to a shelter for awhile. I have to say those shelters don't look very pleasant, but obviously if lives are saved there, they are a good thing. STAY SAFE, FRiend!!
Live from Naples. https://www.facebook.com/live#@26.078569944,-81.854089124,9.363456836z
Waster water facilities-Polk County--four have been disabled. Check local sources for specific locations.
Awww-—God bless you, NN!
Am in smoky Oregon right now, but as a long-time Freeper, (since 1998) have been blessed by the information supplied by your hurricane threads.
Thank you, and—again—GOD BLESS!
Turned to off also...I can here the rain and wind
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