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In reply to the discussion: Could Cat 5 Hurricane Matthew be the October surprise [View all]Baclava
(12,047 posts)62. ..and Heads Up S. FL!
Don't trust the cone at this point - these things take on a life of their own when they get this strong
US East Coast on alert for potential impacts from Hurricane Matthew
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To be fair there more tracks showing it going out to sea than hitting the East Coast
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Sep 2016
#20
No deaths...but they got some landslides...main road from airport is blocked..
HipChick
Sep 2016
#30
Friend of mine worked in a call center for an internet provider in the 90's
OnlinePoker
Sep 2016
#57
Intensity predictions are notoriously poor, but this one seems to be gaining strength fast
Baclava
Sep 2016
#45
yeah - the waiting is the hardest part - they come and they go in a day - hope power stays on!
Baclava
Sep 2016
#47
Don't forget to fill your freezer with water bottles! I have a bottle of mango rum in mine now
Baclava
Sep 2016
#70
I was very alert upon noticing they had said it would be a hurricane right after it was ...born
dixiegrrrrl
Sep 2016
#68
No need tol panic, but everyone from the Keys to Nova Scotia should have a plan
Ex Lurker
Sep 2016
#69