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In reply to the discussion: What will be Cat 4 Melissa will devastate this island as it cuts right across on Tuesday [View all]malaise
(290,451 posts)123. That is the problem - it has stalled
And is currently moving at 1mph while strengthening - a real worst case scenario of rain, wind and slow movement.
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What will be Cat 4 Melissa will devastate this island as it cuts right across on Tuesday [View all]
malaise
Friday
OP
We're watching it from south Florida and kept hoping it would turn east and then out to the Atlantic
Deuxcents
Friday
#7
Honestly, it doesn't look good but these storms are unpredictable so hoping for a change in direction
Deuxcents
Friday
#13
At 2 mph and that much wind n rain, I expect a long n difficult recovery. Get thru this safely 🌺
Deuxcents
Friday
#26
My daughter was there last weekend for a HS reunion. She says that she misses Texas storms but glad she missed this one.
efhmc
16 hrs ago
#124
Oh no! I hope it abates. Be safe to you, your family, friends and islanders
Clouds Passing
Friday
#46
I heard that it may hit Sarasota but it always swerves and hits in a different area.
kerry-is-my-prez
Friday
#11
Being a Floridian, I don't see how long people will be able to continue living on these islands.
kerry-is-my-prez
Friday
#9
Safety to you, family, friends, and the least damage to your area, and the island
electric_blue68
Friday
#95
Oh shit. I rode out a hurricane that turned north instead of what we expected south slamming West Indies.
denbot
Yesterday
#106
Yeah, I was watching the Weather Channel this morning and it seems like it will be worst on the east side of the island.
marmar
16 hrs ago
#125
please keep a way to stay tuned in to all the advisories and hunker down
peacebuzzard
14 hrs ago
#130
FWIW, National Weather Service this a.m. predicts "no cyclone formation for seven
allegorical oracle
18 hrs ago
#115