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malaise

(298,906 posts) Tue Sep 5, 2017, 06:30 AM Sep 2017

Irma is 150mph and moving West as it approaches the Leewards [View all]

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT11/refresh/AL112017_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind+png/090514_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind.png

Spare a thought for the islands in its path

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Irma is 150mph and moving West as it approaches the Leewards [View all] malaise Sep 2017 OP

Hopefully they have prepared as best they can! Dustlawyer Sep 2017 #1

Category 5. This is going to be a catastrophic disaster no matter where it hits. democratisphere Sep 2017 #2

150 mph with gusts of 185 mph winds! DippyDem Sep 2017 #3

not looking good for South Florida at all and depends beachbum bob Sep 2017 #4

Damn, I heard it might be a CAT-6, Thought that was insane..This is a monster... Old Vet Sep 2017 #5

There is no such thing as a CAT 6, and several models are overstating the strength Amishman Sep 2017 #7

I know now theres no such thing as a cat-6, Many model though ARE predicting possible......... Old Vet Sep 2017 #9

Cat 5 is 157 mph or higher. bluepen Sep 2017 #22

Calling all angels Achilleaze Sep 2017 #6

Latest NHC recon has confirmed Cat 5 winds and special statement has been issued @7:45 am AST BumRushDaShow Sep 2017 #8

Jesus. A monster. I've been begging my brother and SIL to leave FL now and Nay Sep 2017 #10

The hurricane forming ESE of Irma has me worried for you, Malaise. roamer65 Sep 2017 #11

You stay safe malaise madokie Sep 2017 #12

I'm in touch with my friends in the Keys. cwydro Sep 2017 #13

I hope they're considering leaving. B2G Sep 2017 #34

The Keys have issued mandatory tourist evacuation for Wed womanofthehills Sep 2017 #48

Putting up my shutters today and will leave them on all season. Ligyron Sep 2017 #14

Mine are going up on thursday mitch96 Sep 2017 #18

Stay safe , Malaise! octoberlib Sep 2017 #15

We're not in the cone at this time malaise Sep 2017 #24

If the storm does't move north, Texas could be slammed again. alfredo Sep 2017 #16

We suppose to have cold front coming. Demtexan Sep 2017 #17

Let's see if that affects intensity or path. alfredo Sep 2017 #19

The night temps will be a lot cooler. Demtexan Sep 2017 #23

Retirement is the most beautiful word one can utter. alfredo Sep 2017 #26

I am ready to retire. Demtexan Sep 2017 #33

i'm just happy living in the Bluegrass region. alfredo Sep 2017 #37

In the start of the hill country. Demtexan Sep 2017 #39

A gentleman farmer? I'm a gentleman loafer. alfredo Sep 2017 #40

Lady farmer. Demtexan Sep 2017 #41

You will want a good mouser, and a dog that can't catch the cat. alfredo Sep 2017 #46

We have barn cats. Demtexan Sep 2017 #47

Our house cat was fierce, even attacked a Rottweiler, but alfredo Sep 2017 #49

I just saw that malaise Sep 2017 #25

And it isn't the only area of concern. alfredo Sep 2017 #28

This malaise Sep 2017 #29

Yes. Nasty business alfredo Sep 2017 #38

Gusts to over 200 mph. greytdemocrat Sep 2017 #20

It is a monster titaniumsalute Sep 2017 #21

It must be terrifying to be in the path of that. smirkymonkey Sep 2017 #27

Tried to talk sense into the hubby last night. We are in Orlando BTW kydo Sep 2017 #30

More are coming today -they are restocking malaise Sep 2017 #32

Everyone is in panic mode. Costco had lines just to get on the lot. kydo Sep 2017 #44

My brother's in Orlando also PRETZEL Sep 2017 #36

Yeah, the gas! Gas from the pump will destroy it kydo Sep 2017 #45

Now 175 MPH sustained winds. B2G Sep 2017 #31

Terrifying malaise Sep 2017 #35

A relative of ours greytdemocrat Sep 2017 #42

Yep the French islands, Mantinique and Guadeloupe and then malaise Sep 2017 #43