Looks like Ft. Myers/Cape Coral is in imminant danger (2hrs)

[intrepidity]

If you're still there, LEAVE RIGHT NOW

ETA this live stream

[malaise]

1. Look at the size of that eye!

This will be horrific

[intrepidity]

2. I'm watching a storm chaser live stream from Punta Gorda nt

[William769]

3. Unfortunately some of us are stuck here and can't leave.

Just have to hunker down & hope for the best.

[intrepidity]

4. Are you at least on higherish ground?

Watch the stream above if you can, and keep us posted, hoping the best for you!

[William769]

5. I am at a rehab center Next to Health Park medical center close by the Sanibel bridge.

[AngryOldDem]

13. Pretty sure I know where that is.

Wishing you ALL the best.

[intrepidity]

17. How are you doing?nt

[malaise]

7. 2mph shy of Cat5

Batten down please

[William769]

8. Will do.

[Lefta Dissenter]

9. All the best to you, William

We have an old family friend in memory care at Shell Point Village and are super worried about him. I know they have evacuation shelters there and hopefully those will keep people safe enough.

Back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, when my grandparents lived at Shell Point, we had a condo overlooking the Sanibel bridge. It must be close to where you are.

I’m sure there’s a good plan for where you are right now. Sending you good wishes.

[William769]

10. Thanks Lefta.

I hope so. I am at The Lodge - cypress Cove.

[snowybirdie]

6. Just went to

155 mph, almost a 5! Still strengthening. Those near coast or in mobile homes need to have left. Those of us in solid buildings and away from water just need to have a safe place during the worst. Around 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm today. Good luck folks!

[malaise]

11. ABC and NBC are doing joint coverage

Is this a first?

[AngryOldDem]

14. Wow.

I’ve been watching a local station out of Fort Myers. Those folks have my utmost respect, covering this from ground zero.

[malaise]

15. They'd better leave

15ft storm surge will kill people

[AngryOldDem]

16. I've heard that now it's too late.

EDIT — Local news just had a shot of one idiot walking along Ft. Myers beach.

Anchor was pretty much speechless.

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

12. My niece lives in Cape Coral. She packed up all her dogs, cats, and other critters

and is staying with her daughter, 40 miles inland. She's really scared about losing her home, which is in a mandatory evacuation zone.

She fears that "this monster is going to level her town".