2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: Non-Minnesotans arguing about the weather

[MichVandal]

Not sure 100% about this, but it’s sounding like Deathsantis is not taking calls from the White House over FEMA aid and prep for Milton. VP Harris was pretty blunt in her reply over this.

[Kepler]

Exactly my attitude. How many of these MAGA people in the Florida path were writing BS stuff on social media about Asheville?

My understanding is the I-4 corridor is blue, separating two deep red halves of derp north and south.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

Exactly my attitude. How many of these MAGA people in the Florida path were writing BS stuff on social media about Asheville?

I wonder how many in Milton path are maga people who moved to Florida during Covid for freedumb. I hope it’s millions and I hope they get the full brunt of what they pay and vote for

[Russell Jaslow]

Well, my neanderthal brain can't figure out how to create a good link, but found a meme for my day today:

"You know you are a real Floridian when you get annoyed that a storm has gone over category 3 and now you have to care."

Headed home to (begrudgingly) put up my shutters.....

My cousin lives in Parkland, so doesn't have to worry about this one. But a few years ago, he was bracing for a direct hit. Put up all the shutters, which is a pain. Storm changed direction at last minute, and mostly missed him. He said he's never going to put up the shutters again.

[LynahFan]

Well, my neanderthal brain can't figure out how to create a good link, but found a meme for my day today:

"You know you are a real Floridian when you get annoyed that a storm has gone over category 3 and now you have to care."

Headed home to (begrudgingly) put up my shutters.....

[Handyman]

Asheville was 2/3 Dem last election, +40k votes. I don’t know how many in the rural areas were affected but the schadenfreude you’re looking for is likely misplaced.

I know...I am not talking about Ashville. I am talking about the people who are making comments about Ashville because they have a Jewish Female Mayor.

[Spartanforlife4]

Yes but also...aren't a lot of them the ones that says "God punishes the wicked"?

I dont want bad things to happen, but when you ignore facts, when laugh in the face of science and judge those that are trying to help you...I mean you reap what you sow.

Like Batman said "I won't kill you, but I dont have to save you either".

Asheville was 2/3 Dem last election, +40k votes. I don’t know how many in the rural areas were affected but the schadenfreude you’re looking for is likely misplaced.

[Russell Jaslow]

Yes but also...aren't a lot of them the ones that says "God punishes the wicked"?

I dont want bad things to happen, but when you ignore facts, when laugh in the face of science and judge those that are trying to help you...I mean you reap what you sow.

Like Batman said "I won't kill you, but I dont have to save you either".

Exactly my attitude. How many of these MAGA people in the Florida path were writing BS stuff on social media about Asheville?

[Handyman]

Jesus I just saw the path for Milton...you know that scene where Bugs Bunny cuts Florida off the US? Kinda looks like that only from Tampa to just south of Daytona Beach.

Insurance in Florida is about to be non-existent completely.

[Handyman]

Kicking people who have lost everything seems pretty petty. Just sayin'.

Yes but also...aren't a lot of them the ones that says "God punishes the wicked"?

I dont want bad things to happen, but when you ignore facts, when laugh in the face of science and judge those that are trying to help you...I mean you reap what you sow.

Like Batman said "I won't kill you, but I dont have to save you either".

[bronconick]

[mookie1995]

Yikes.

Mookie worked at Belleair cc one summer break while at BU. Served breakfast every morning and then went out and played golf. Had a blast

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Judging from activity, Milton appears to be undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle. I would assume any further intensification would occur tomorrow morning after that completes.

[Deutsche Gopher Fan]

Some think it’s breached the 192 mph for cat 6

[Kepler]

Cat 5 now. There will be some (how much?) weakening before landfall,but the storm surge looks like it will be significant.

Yesterday, we (son & I) were driving down I-95 yesterday from Lumberton NC to JAX (I caught a flight back) and there were utility trucks already heading south. I wouldn't be surprised if they stage in Lake City which has a goodly amount of hotel space and is right on I-75.

I-4 out of Tampa is already jammed with people evacuating.

Yikes.