[Bucco]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I don't blame people who ignore the authorities and refuse to evacuate their homes. People are not stupid and they know that they are consistently lied to every year. Here are some of the lies.

"This a mandatory evacuation" (no, it is actually voluntary).
"Looters will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law" (no, actually they may be arrested, but when they go to court, the judge will admonish them and let them go with almost no punishment).
"If you stay in your home, we will not come to rescue you" (no, we will come to rescue you even though we said we wouldn't).

I'm not recommending that people ignore the authorities, but, they should understand that people know when they are being lied to. Do not insult their intelligence. Tell the truth.

Wow...
We now call the WEATHER CHANNEL liars and purveyors of fake news. The WEATHER CHANNEL.....

All you expert meteorologists should tweet your concerns and call them liars...good trend,....nobody seems to tell the truth except....

I hope all are well in the storm area, and that no local folks are hurt or killed rescuing others, like yourself, who simply know they lie and Ignored their warnings. They should have called here or visited TOTV

[Bjeanj]

You know, I started this thread because I thought it would be interesting to watch the weather in key areas. Looks like this has gotten off topic, a little.

So, does anyone else have any updated webcam info or YouTube videos they’d like to share?

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

You know, I started this thread because I thought it would be interesting to watch the weather in key areas. Looks like this has gotten off topic, a little.

So, does anyone else have any updated webcam info or YouTube videos they’d like to share?

You are correct...I apologize for my part. Just a bit tired of people calling everyone but themselves liars.

Sorry again...bless all the folks in the area

[Bjeanj]

Like this
Alligator crosses flooded SC road during Florence :: WRAL.com

:-)

Originally Posted by thelegges

Our oldest has a home in Southport, NC, 21 miles south of Wilmington. Homes are on or near a barrier island.
There was a mandatory evac Wednesday.
Their home rests on 12 foot stilts.
As of this morning, the WebCams we're not functioning.
No worries, it's only a house.

How did he make out?

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by fw102807

How did he make out?

With the hurricane stalling dumping over 2 feet of rain, over Cape Fear River, plus the storm surge, their area can still not be entered.
All WebCams in the area are no longer working. The last text said it may possibly be at least 7 to 10 days before the water recedes that the roads could be passable, near any barrier islands or coastal homes. Their area took the Mandatory Evacuation Seriously .

So still waiting they are safe so no worries.

Originally Posted by thelegges

With the hurricane stalling dumping over 2 feet of rain, over Cape Fear River, plus the storm surge, their area can still not be entered.
All WebCams in the area are no longer working. The last text said it may possibly be at least 7 to 10 days before the water recedes that the roads could be passable, near any barrier islands or coastal homes. Their area took the Mandatory Evacuation Seriously .

So still waiting they are safe so no worries.

Please let us know when you hear. Sending good wishes.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by fw102807

Please let us know when you hear. Sending good wishes.

As of this morning the only road into their community is too damaged by the water, and not passable. Their county is now classified as a disaster, and can apply for federal funds.
The developer has said it will be weeks before anyone can get to evaluate homes. Although it is said the hurricane did little damage to the homes it’s the depth of the storm surge, they still don’t know about.
There is still no power it’s just a matter of waiting.

Thanks for everyone’s sending wishes it will be a few weeks until he has any idea of damage. Hopefully the developer planned well as TV did and most of the water flooded into the golf courses.

Originally Posted by thelegges

As of this morning the only road into their community is too damaged by the water, and not passable. Their county is now classified as a disaster, and can apply for federal funds.
The developer has said it will be weeks before anyone can get to evaluate homes. Although it is said the hurricane did little damage to the homes it’s the depth of the storm surge, they still don’t know about.
There is still no power it’s just a matter of waiting.

Thanks for everyone’s sending wishes it will be a few weeks until he has any idea of damage. Hopefully the developer planned well as TV did and most of the water flooded into the golf courses.

Hoping that is the case or worse case scenario he gets a new kitchen Being on the stilts should help.

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by bagboy

Very much so. When Cantore shows up, that's an evacuation notice.

Having lived in Florida 21 years this month this is exactly what we always ask. Where is Jim Cantore - uh oh.

[bagboy]

Part of S.C. 9 now closed in Horry County - WMBF News - Grand Strand, Pee Dee news, First Alert Weather - WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Most roads into Myrtle Beach either are, or will become impassable soon. The video of the high water is actually a golf course, Aberdeen Country Club. Nine of the 27 holes (Woodlands) is back in the Waccamaw River swamp, and along the Buck Creek and Waccamaw River. In 1999 when Floyd hit, the water was 21 feet deep on the Woodlands nine. I imagine it will be at least that high very soon.

[bagboy]

U.S. 501 may become a last link to eastern Horry County as waters rise | Myrtle Beach Sun News

It's unknown whether the sand bags will keep 501 open.

Originally Posted by thelegges

With the hurricane stalling dumping over 2 feet of rain, over Cape Fear River, plus the storm surge, their area can still not be entered.
All WebCams in the area are no longer working. The last text said it may possibly be at least 7 to 10 days before the water recedes that the roads could be passable, near any barrier islands or coastal homes. Their area took the Mandatory Evacuation Seriously .

So still waiting they are safe so no worries.

Any word yet?