[Bill McRoberts]

TV has caught our interest. My wife and I are from New Orleans and are wondering about the weather situation. What about storms (hurricanes) and the sort. Thanks.

[Tbugs]

Well, the hurricane factor is sure lower than in the New Orleans area. As you know, The Villages is basically in the center of the state and all a hurricane would do is to blow hard, drop rain, and leave. I have hurricane damage covered by my homeowner insurance and only a $500 deductible. We did look on the East Coast of Florida for a home first. Most of the hurricane damage deductibles were 2 to 4 percent of the home value. No Thanks!!

The Villages did have a tornado about 4 or 5 years ago. Property damage to quite a few homes.

Right now, we need rain!!!

The weather is far better here than in New Orleans. The summer humidity is not as bad here. However, no place for chicory coffee and beignets.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Bill McRoberts

TV has caught our interest. My wife and I are from New Orleans and are wondering about the weather situation. What about storms (hurricanes) and the sort. Thanks.

Your first post! Welcome to TOTV!!

Storms, etc. - Here's some info via wikipedia regarding the weather in FL:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida Scroll down a bit then click on '2.2 Climate'.

Again, welcome! Hope you enjoy being on TOTV. We're sure you'll find plenty to like about TV!

Bill

[aln]

Usually, when the storms hit here they're diminished to tropical storms.
Rarely get huricane force winds.
90's from April to Oct
That's what you more complaints about

[prof_vi]

Hi!
By the time a hurricane gets to us over so much land, it has usually dropped 2 categories. Also I have yet to see any flooding because of all the lakes/ponds and the fact they are interconnected to control levels.
Best of all - there is NO SNOW!!! NO ICE!!!! We are former residents of the Binghamton, NY area.
Best,
Vi

[gongoozler]

Tornadoes and lighting storms are much more of a danger in TV than hurricanes are. Over 1,000 homes were damaged by the tornado in early February of '06 but then that was the only major tornado to hit this part of Florida in over 50 years.



RI/AL/TX/CA/AR/MA/RI and The Villages

[clod]

N.O. native also. Compared to N.O., The Villages is just as hot, usually has more breeze in the summer and lots less bugs. Almost no mosquitoes so far (2 yrs.). Come on down!

[iandwk]

Tornadoes don't have a preference as to where they hit. You're as safe in TV as anywhere else. Last year one missed our house in NW Georgia by about 30 feet. There had apparently not been one through there in 75 years. Mostly what you have to be concerned about in TV is old people driving golf carts, old people driving cars, and old people driving golf balls everywhere.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Originally Posted by Bill McRoberts

TV has caught our interest. My wife and I are from New Orleans and are wondering about the weather situation. What about storms (hurricanes) and the sort. Thanks.

Summers are HOT spring and fall are beautiful and winter is a lot better than NY. Come on in for a visit to check out this wonderful lifestyle. I'm sure you will post that you are moving in soon.

[jebartle]

Just got a note from my friend who is also from New Orleans, thought you would like to hear from a New Villager/Old New Orleans resident





Hi Folks, J. asked me to reply because I just returned from New Orleans. I too am a native and miss it soooooo much. I usually return at least once a year to visit friends in the old neighborhood. But this trip I decided to look around at sections I don't normally tour...like the ninth ward. Lots of areas where you see blocks of devastation. Below the industrial canal in the Arabi section...lots of blocks and blocks of nothing but cement slabs. I did see the homes that Brad Pitt is building. Great Concept very modern and built up to resist flooding. No storms this year Thank God. The good news is Canal Street is coming back. New Retailers are taking the place of t-shirt shops and stores in disrepair. Looks vibrant again. The French Quarter was very very clean and jumping to the sounds of street musicians. Jackson Square was filled with the excitement of entertainers and local artists. The New Mayor is getting lots of support from the community in his efforts to clean up corruption in the police force and the other governing entities. I think this will pump new business and residents into the area. And even though the Times Picayune has fallen on hard times, (most employees work 4 days or less) it is still a Real Newspaper. Boy do I miss a real editorial page. Although encouraged by what was seen, I think it will take many years for the city to come back.. But as you know New Orleanians are a strong proud people and very resilient. As someone once observed you can destroy the Body but not the Soul. Most of us Natives who have moved from the city carry that soul wherever we go and many of us return because there is no other place like New Orleans.

I have enjoyed sharing my observations with you. Feel free to contact me if you have any thoughts or questions.



Jo Baldwin

bjones462@comcast.net

[EdV]

Originally Posted by gongoozler;31***2

Over 1,000 homes were damaged by the tornado in early February of '06

Actually Feb 2nd, 2007

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by gongoozler;31***2

Tornadoes and lighting storms are much more of a danger in TV than hurricanes are. Over 1,000 homes were damaged by the tornado in early February of '06 but then that was the only major tornado to hit this part of Florida in over 50 years.



RI/AL/TX/CA/AR/MA/RI and The Villages

The week after the tornado hit TV in 2006, there was a tornado that hit in Brooklyn, N.Y. Go figure.

[Tbugs]

Yes, the tornado was Groundhog Day, 2007.

The point is that a hurricane would not be as strong (more likely a tropical storm) than in New Orleans.

It is hot in the summer but not as hot nor as humid as in New Orleans.

Very few - if any, mosquitoes. Yes, you do need termite control.

Watch out for Snowbirds. They appear for a few months each year - help us pay taxes and ammenity fees - and leave for several months. Most of them do not know how to negotiate the traffic circles - as a lot of them are from New Yawk. Their golf skills are commensurate with their vehicle driving skills - but we still gotta love them. They help keep costs down.

The Villages is a great place to live and a community of around 80,000 with more to come as the new areas south of 466A will be built.

[Bill McRoberts]

Thanks to all of you for your responses. What a wonderful tool this is; but worthless without you. Thanks again.

[English Ivy]

We lived in Gulfport MS before we came to The Villages and were there for Katrina.

We're not coastal so don't have to worry about storm surge, but I'm sure you remember what areas 25, 50 or even 100 miles inland looked like after Katrina went through. Some believe because we're in the middle of the state that a major hurricane will be reduced to a minor breeze by the time it hits The Villages. You never know and always have to be aware of whats out there. We could still have some major damage.