2018 Hurricane Thread

[fan_since79]

Some guy interviewed on CNN says he is staying, in spite of the mandatory evacuation order.

"I'd rather be at home than stuck in some hotel."

"But sir, this hurricane could be the strongest storm to hit in decades, and catastrophic. Aren't you concerned?"

"Nope. I'll be home, and comfortable. I've got generators."

 

[Blarg]

I guess he wants to die at home. 

[fan_since79]

National Weather Service is measuring waves as high as 83 feet in the hurricane, using a satellite altimeter.

https://pilotonline.com/news/local/weather/storms/article_d9f9f9c6-b69d-11e8-b9b5-0f7f1fe895de.html

[Tank]

5 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

Katie explained that she was refusing to evacuate and instead was planning to “just try to stay safe during the hurricane.”

oh yeah, this is a 'can't miss' strategy if ever i've heard one.

[Tank]

4 hours ago, Angel Dog and Beer said:

Windy.com shows the storm hitting southern NC, then spinning down the coast towards GA for two days. Rain totals should be off the charts. Just crazy. 

heard a projection of at least 35 inches of rain expected.

that's two years worth of rainfall for SoCal when we're not having a drought.

[Tank]

5 hours ago, Lhalo said:

Ya I feel bad for those kids.

had a student a few years ago in my daughter's class that survived katrina. they didn't evacuate and just waited it out. scared the crap out of her and they were lucky to survive. she had a hard time talking about it.

[Homebrewer]

MLB is forcing the Cubs to go to DC tomorrow to make up a game that was rained out this past weekend.

The Cubs have petitioned that the game be moved to a neutral site or played Oct 1st, but the MLBFO has so far refused. Tomorrow was to be the Cubs first off day after 23 straight playing days....because of some other make up games. Manfred's precious post season schedule must be kept intact at all costs.

Cant wait till they fly into DC tomorrow and the game is canceled anyhow (probable) and then the plane can't get out of D.C. (very possible).

Stay Tuned..

[gotbeer]

15 minutes ago, Homebrewer said:

MLB is forcing the Cubs to go to DC tomorrow to make up a game that was rained out this past weekend.

The Cubs have petitioned that the game be moved to a neutral site or played Oct 1st, but the MLBFO has so far refused. Tomorrow was to be the Cubs first off day after 23 straight playing days....because of some other make up games. Manfred's precious post season schedule must be kept intact at all costs.

Cant wait till they fly into DC tomorrow and the game is canceled anyhow (probable) and then the plane can't get out of D.C. (very possible).

Stay Tuned..

They should just play the game at Cashman field.  Test out the interest in Sin City for when the A's move.

[gotbeer]

4 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

National Weather Service is measuring waves as high as 83 feet in the hurricane, using a satellite altimeter.

https://pilotonline.com/news/local/weather/storms/article_d9f9f9c6-b69d-11e8-b9b5-0f7f1fe895de.html

An average story in a building is 10 feet.   That's a 8 story building.  And I don't see 8 story buildings on the coast of the Carolinas.  To put it in comparison.  The Japan Tsunami was 128 feet, and the largest recorded storm surge was 47.6 feet, and the largest recorded wave from a hurricane/cyclone was 98.4 feet.  You should not play a game of chicken with Mother Nature.  She doesn't blink or swerve.

[mancini79]

5 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

 

"Nope. I'll be home, and comfortable. I've got generators."

 

Generators as in 4 AA batteries. 

[mancini79]

4 minutes ago, calscuf said:

Ha ha.  He means for the vibrator.

You are screwed either way.

[gotbeer]

Downgraded to a Cat 2.   

[fan_since79]

Washington Post in a lead editorial is blaming Trump for Florence.

Mental illness is a sad thing to observe in a once-great newspaper.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/another-hurricane-is-about-to-batter-our-coast-trump-is-complicit/2018/09/11/ccaed766-b5fb-11e8-a7b5-adaaa5b2a57f_story.html?utm_term=.d6110c028627

[Adam]

26 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Washington Post in a lead editorial is blaming Trump for Florence.

Mental illness is a sad thing to observe in a once-great newspaper.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/another-hurricane-is-about-to-batter-our-coast-trump-is-complicit/2018/09/11/ccaed766-b5fb-11e8-a7b5-adaaa5b2a57f_story.html?utm_term=.d6110c028627

Hurricanes never existed before Trump

[mtangelsfan]

38 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Washington Post in a lead editorial is blaming Trump for Florence.

Mental illness is a sad thing to observe in a once-great newspaper.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/another-hurricane-is-about-to-batter-our-coast-trump-is-complicit/2018/09/11/ccaed766-b5fb-11e8-a7b5-adaaa5b2a57f_story.html?utm_term=.d6110c028627

Oh good grief.  This is the stupid stuff that the Trumpers can focus on to show how the media is against him.

Dumbasses.

[Angel Oracle]

16 hours ago, Homebrewer said:

MLB is forcing the Cubs to go to DC tomorrow to make up a game that was rained out this past weekend.

The Cubs have petitioned that the game be moved to a neutral site or played Oct 1st, but the MLBFO has so far refused. Tomorrow was to be the Cubs first off day after 23 straight playing days....because of some other make up games. Manfred's precious post season schedule must be kept intact at all costs.

Cant wait till they fly into DC tomorrow and the game is canceled anyhow (probable) and then the plane can't get out of D.C. (very possible).

Stay Tuned..

Manlessfred is the correct name for him.

[Lou]

14 hours ago, mancini79 said:

You are screwed either way.

next time, let the wife use it.

[Lou]

17 hours ago, Homebrewer said:

MLB is forcing the Cubs to go to DC tomorrow to make up a game that was rained out this past weekend.

The Cubs have petitioned that the game be moved to a neutral site or played Oct 1st, but the MLBFO has so far refused. Tomorrow was to be the Cubs first off day after 23 straight playing days....because of some other make up games. Manfred's precious post season schedule must be kept intact at all costs.

Cant wait till they fly into DC tomorrow and the game is canceled anyhow (probable) and then the plane can't get out of D.C. (very possible).

Stay Tuned..

Poor lil cubbies.

nut up, wimps. 

[Blarg]

Joe Maddon had the hurricane downgraded to Cat 2 so they could play.

[mancini79]

43 minutes ago, Vladdylonglegs said:

THE MEDIA ALWAYS HYPES THESE THINGS UP. IRMA WAS SUPPOSED TO COMPLETELY DESTROY ALL OF MIAMI AND NOTHING HAPPENED. FLORENCE WILL CAUSE VERY MINIMAL DAMAGE.

Completely wrong. Irma destroyed Puerto Rico and many other islands. Katrina obliterated New Orleans and Houston is still recovering from Harvey.

The National Weather Service and officials use the media to get the word out. In Miami, I would argue that many lives were saved and damage was mitigated because of the preparation. 

[Homebrewer]

Rizzo travels in full uniform ready to play at a moments notice.

Last weekend, Mother Nature didn't smile too kindly upon the Cubs and the Nationals as their series in the nation's capital was shortened by rainstorms. As a result, the Cubs flew from Chicago back to D.C. in the middle of a homestand late Wednesday night for a single game against the Nats on Thursday, after which they'll return immediately to Wrigley Field for a three-game weekend set against the Reds.

[Lhalo]

1 hour ago, Vladdylonglegs said:

WE NEED THIS GUY TO WEIGH IN

 

 

That clip is all time. I love it.

[NJHalo]

My nephew is in the Marines, stationed in Camp Lejeune. They were told to go home tuesday, and await instructions as to when to return. 

[Lhalo]

The YouTube chat section of the underwater cam on the "Frying Pan Platform" off the coast of NC is out of control.

 

[Lhalo]

Here's the above water cam: