The Hurricane

[titaniumsalute]

Even if Hurricane Matthew does not hit Florida or the Carolinas directly this is already going to be a very costly, damaging storm. The parallel trajectory will really create damage from storm surge, large and dangerous rip currents, massive amounts of rain, and wind (possible tornadoes from the rain/storm bands.)

People, especially tourists, love to play in the water during storms. I'd see them every time in South Florida. But the rip current make it very dangerous because you cannot see them. They can basically suck you under and carry you hundreds of feet.

Hope the storm moves more northeast but the models are saying it will not.

[malaise]

1. It will reduce the coverage of Don the Con's attempts at distraction

from receiving non-stop coverage.

Matthew is a deadly serious hurricane but since the really bad part is on the eastern side, the US eastern coastline will get a swipe as opposed to severe damage.

[titaniumsalute]

2. Yeah the northeast side is the most dangerous as you know

How is it in Jamaica this morning?

[malaise]

3. It's been raining most of the night - moderate rain and windy every now and then

Folks on the coast in about five parishes (counties) are taking facing the worst. That said, there is nothing going on here can be compared with Haiti or indeed DR. The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos will also suffer severe damage.

[titaniumsalute]

4. Indeed

I have friends who live in Nassau and in Freeport. Both have left to NYC where they have family for the storm.

[malaise]

5. My Miami sister and her hubby wanted us to come up for a week

after hearing what was supposed to come our way. I called them last night and asked them if they want to come here . Of course Miami (like Jamaica) is not likely to take a serious hit.

[titaniumsalute]

6. Yeah it is looking more like if Florida gets hit

...it would be the Space Coast up through Jville. Hope not.