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Hurrican IAN

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by dewald, Sep 27, 2022.

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  1. Capt Ralph, Sep 29, 2022
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    Next lunar high tide @ 1826.
    I may find a wet deck in the porch, Central AC station out side may get wet. House may come close but should stay dry.
    I'll have the piles when the song is over.
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  2. Capt Ralph, Sep 29, 2022
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    Some good news; Even with some wind velocities picking up, we may be getting thin on rain as Ians bands get smaller on land or,,,, just a break before that next blob comes in for that final rinse.
    Screenshot 2022-09-29 at 15-45-32 Windy as forecasted.png
  3. Pascal, Sep 29, 2022
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    Gcsi,

    Glad you made it out without a scratch but I m wondering where did you get the forecast showing “only” a cat 1 or less affecting Tampa?

    as early as Saturday, NHC had a 110mph hurricane just offshore Tampa bay, then on Sunday they forecasted it to be 120-140mph just offshore.
  4. gcsi, Sep 29, 2022
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  5. Pascal, Sep 29, 2022
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    The NRL uses the official NHC forecast data to generate their graphics which showed a major hurricane just offshore the west coast 4 days before landfall
  6. Slimshady, Sep 29, 2022
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    Question. Trying to get to ft Meyer's to bring gennies, fuel, food, chainsaws. Are the roads open? Do I need a pass to get thru?
  7. YachtForums, Sep 29, 2022
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    I’m doing the same, Slim. Picking up provisions, loading up the 4runner and heading across the state. Did this during Hurricane Charley. Waiting until next week for roads to open up.
  8. Slimshady, Sep 29, 2022
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    Great, if I hear any info about road openings I'll relay them.
  9. gcsi, Sep 29, 2022
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    Exactly, Four days before….. closer to actual landfall ECMWF and GFS we in agreement with a south landfall trending eastward and a greatly diminished impact on Tampa. At that time a decision was made to not go all-in with regards to prep. In a somewhat earlier timeframe closely watched exactly where storm would cross Cuba. Also played heavily into calculus
  10. boatpoor, Sep 29, 2022
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    We are also gathering supplies for those folks so please keep us posted on the road conditions.
  11. Slimshady, Sep 29, 2022
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    I will keep everyone posted
  12. StillLearning, Sep 29, 2022
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    Thank you all for your supply delivery efforts. Well done.
  13. Pascal, Sep 29, 2022
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    Ft Myers Yacht basin

  14. Slimshady, Sep 29, 2022
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    Two or 3 big gennies, food water and whatever two 20k lb trailers can carry. Will have details on roads tomorrow. My friends at coral springs pd and fire are getting updated riad info.
  15. YachtForums, Sep 29, 2022
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    For Charley I brought water, canned goods and paper supplies, BUT they really need generators, chainsaws, extension cords, batteries, flashlights, candles, bug spray and of course water. Tarps is another item overlooked. Pretty sure beer would be welcome too!
  16. Slimshady, Sep 29, 2022
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    Pallet full of cords, pallet of water, 1000 gal tank of diesel fuel. Keep ideas coming pls.
    If anyone wants to join caravan leaving early Saturday. Need trucks and muscles.
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    Going to bed, looong day. Speak with everyone tomorrow
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  17. Capt Ralph, Sep 30, 2022
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    Looks like Georgetown SC was in Ian's cross hairs this today. Hit as a strong Cat 1. Bands reaching past Maryland.
    Screenshot 2022-09-30 at 16-06-14 Windy as forecasted a.jpg
  18. Slimshady, Sep 30, 2022
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    Traffic update, only issues I've heard was a little backed up on 75 with some police check points. Everyone got to there destination. Leaving 4 am tomorrow
  19. MBevins, Oct 1, 2022
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    I 75 in the Port Charlotte area is closed due to a breached Dam. Apparently water running over highway. This will create some major traffic issues.
  20. yr2030, Oct 1, 2022
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    When a typhoon struck down here, we kept the power to the docks on from our generators. They ran extra lines to the yacht club
    and we supplied them with fresh water for ten days. Still had plenty of fuel left
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