Lee County Florida is now under a Hurricane Warning.

[William769]

They can't figure out this storm. As huge as it is no matter where it hits all of S.W. Florida is screwed. Depending how fast the storm is moving will depend on the damage to West Power is going to be a luxury, Florida. During Irma, I was without power for about three weeks. During Charley, I was without power for two and a half months.

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

1. Hurricane Phoenix. Tampa's worst case scenario. it's happening, eyewall right up the bay

40 inches of rain, Cat 4 winds driving storm surge and waves on top, slowing down to a crawl, 48hrs of rain, wind bands, non-stop.

GTFO!

[no_hypocrisy]

2. My friend recently moved from New Jersey to Estero, Florida

right above Naples on the west coast.

She's determined to ride this one out -- and without hurricane glass in her windows.

I wish her safety and a short duration of the hurricane.

[William769]

3. As long as she takes certain precautions, she should be ok.

Sending good vibes down to Estero.

[no_hypocrisy]

4. Thanks. She's promised to send updates.

[Nay]

7. As a native Floridian, I seriously advise her to evacuate, at least 50 miles inland. I

understand the urge to stay, but the chances of getting in some serious trouble is probable. In my childhood we evacuated several times and were glad we did.

[Blues Heron]

5. just follow the NHC - they have an excellent handle on it.

[HAB911]

6. The longest we were without power was Charley I think

40 hours. We have Tampa Electric

This is going to be worse

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

8. My niece lives in Cape Coral. Mandatory evacution in her zone. nt