[CountryFox]

I was here during Irma and I have to say I was very impressed with how The Villages handles and moves water in a effort to keep it from flooding homes. They will flood the golf courses if needed. Which is a drag for golfing, but I'd rather miss some tee times then have to deal with a flooded home.
Be sure to take everything inside that is not anchored down including, garden hose, name sign and the little arm it hangs from as they can become projectiles in the storm.
Be safe out there.

[mbene]

Our son says if the weatherman still has his jacket on, no worries. Jacket off, be concerned. Sleeves rolled up, you got problems!

[Dusty_Star]

Looks like the 11 o'clock update moved the eye considerably north.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by mbene

Our son says if the weatherman still has his jacket on, no worries. Jacket off, be concerned. Sleeves rolled up, you got problems!

Weather"men" are entertaining.
There are some to avoid because it's their time to shine and they put on the top-hat.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Just jimmy

. Just looked it up. Was 16 inches.

Thanks!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by mbene

Our son says if the weatherman still has his jacket on, no worries. Jacket off, be concerned. Sleeves rolled up, you got problems!

I was told it depends upon how much the weather lady was wearing. The less she wears the more we worry.

Asking for a friend

[njbchbum]

Folks - don't put all of your faith in those underground power lines - your power comes from a generating source with above ground equipment and wires that feed the power to you!

And if you do lose power - don't wait for any food to go bad.....grab the neighbors and the gas grills and have a good old fashioned cook-out on the block - and invite the neighbors from the next block over, the fire dept, community watch, etc if there's too much to eat!

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

I was told it depends upon how much the weather lady was wearing. The less she wears the more we worry.

Asking for a friend

Now that is funny. I would not mind seeing more of Sandra Shaw. She covers Miami. Her "Shaw off the Wall" episodes are funny and creative.

[mlmarr]

Originally Posted by Taurus510

Anyone making preps for this one? Just watched Mike’s Weather Page’s live feed talking about this, and a swatch through this part of the state is now showing the possibility of up to 30 inches of rain. We have a boat on the St. John’s River just south of Jacksonville that we’ll be visiting to strip canvas and double up lines and fenders, and of course at home we’ll move all outdoor things inside. Knowing that this can all change, (although the track is now pretty highly confident), in the worst case scenario, can The Villages handle that amount of water?

too soon to get really crazy .. been through many this looks like another walk in the park .. don't forget weather patterns can change in a heartbeat.

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by mlmarr

too soon to get really crazy .. been through many this looks like another walk in the park .. don't forget weather patterns can change in a heartbeat.

Went out this morning...the Villages is in panic mode...gas stations are packed and people lined up for propane.

Lol...just like in the North .....snow storm coming...run out for bread, milk and eggs

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by pklein9747

Super crowded already at the Walmart Neighborhood Store on Heald Way tonight at 7 pm. Water flying off the shelves as quick as they could put it out. Lots of lines at the gas pumps too.

I'll never understand why the rush on bottled water. The water from your faucet is perfectly fine right now. Fill some pots, pitchers and what not.

I fill the tub with water for flushing toilets. I'll never forget that advice from Bryan Norcross in south Florida before hurricane Andrew. If you sanitize your tub, you can also drink that water if necessary.

[jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com]

You do realize that when people evacuate this is where they come!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Now that is funny. I would not mind seeing more of Sandra Shaw. She covers Miami. Her "Shaw off the Wall" episodes are funny and creative.

Melissa Peterman as Stormy Weather (weather girl) on the Reba show. This is too funny.......

https://youtu.be/Ol1COANjQB8

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

Went out this morning...the Villages is in panic mode...gas stations are packed and people lined up for propane.

Lol...just like in the North .....snow storm coming...run out for bread, milk and eggs

Went to Sams this morning, gas lines just slightly longer than normal and same for cashier lines. Lots of people buying TP, just do not understand why they need so much just before hurricane

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com

You do realize that when people evacuate this is where they come!

Yup. This is why we do not live near the coast. But, having said that, a tornado can do a lot of damage and The Villages did have one come through in 2007.