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In reply to the discussion: Irma is 150mph and moving West as it approaches the Leewards [View all]kydo
(2,679 posts)44. Everyone is in panic mode. Costco had lines just to get on the lot.
The other supplies are not hard to come by with all the restocking. But generators are different. They only get so many in and they have way more people waiting to buy. You never know when or where they will show.
We opted to just order one. It will come after the storm. But thats ok as you can't use it until after anyway. We had one before, it just died thats why we are generator-less at the moment.
I am ok. The hubby not so much. He is supposed to fly out of Orlando to Bahrain on Friday. He works there, DoD.
Right now all we (everyone in Fl) can do, is watch, wait, prepare for the worst, but pray for the best. Huncker down all in its path and stay safe!
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Category 5. This is going to be a catastrophic disaster no matter where it hits.
democratisphere
Sep 2017
#2
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
Latest NHC recon has confirmed Cat 5 winds and special statement has been issued @7:45 am AST
BumRushDaShow
Sep 2017
#8