Hurricane Milton

[PointOfNoReturnPoint]

the lower it is the more it intensifies... 800s are bad

Your name could sell me on an ice maker in alaska. I believe you with intent I don't have for war crimes.

 

[Slideshow Bill]

IDK if you took the bait or you are retarded?

I might be retarded.

 

[Michael Wade]

As an aside to the abject horror of this storm, following this thread and watching Scuffed Realtor got me wanting to redpill Americans on the best anti-cyclone/hurricane house design, the Queenslander.
It may look downright silly to have your house 8-10 feet in the air, but it means that when cyclone season comes round the wind just blows around it and the water flows under it. You can genuinely shelter in place through a cat 5 in one of these bad boys, just pull everything upstairs and chill. Once the storm passes you can sit on the veranda, smoke grass and watch snakes swim in the floodwater.
The airflow under the house also keeps it cooler in summer and usually means you get a big space to use like a garage without having to build one. The downside being it needs to be re-stumped (have its stilts replaced) every couple decades, which might cost 20 grand. Better than having a flooded house though imo.
If something like this exists elsewhere I'd be interested to know since I haven't seen it.

It's rare. It looks familiar but very rich obscure in my neck of the woods

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Is your town getting teabagged by a Greek god? This is this clearest image of a large naked man squatting menacingly in the clouds that I've ever seen.

Oh yay a demon. Time to start praying

 

[Sithis]

Alright so a basic thing to do In a hurricane is to close all doors inside to minimize the chance of the wind getting in and lifting roofs. Anything else besides blocking windows I can do? I have water and food and meds

I saw an X post that recommended dumping ice into your washing machine since the power will be out anyway and you can keep your drinks cold in that then drain the water from the washing machine when the power comes back or manually.

Try to stay in the center of the house and have some part of the foundation or something connected to the floor you can anchor to in case wind or water gets in and you need to find footing to gtfo.

Be aware of any trees surrounding your property and try to stay in a part of the house least likely to have one land on it. I know palm trees aren't nearly as heavy as say an oak or a sycamore but it's still not gonna be pleasant having one crash through a skylight or something on top of you.

Oh yeah don't stand under any skylights.

 

[Dharma bump]

Alright so a basic thing to do In a hurricane is to close all doors inside to minimize the chance of the wind getting in and lifting roofs. Anything else besides blocking windows I can do? I have water and food and meds

If you get flooded, sand bag your toilets and drains. Sewers can rise before everything else.

Put your important documents in something waterproof. Thats their new home forever now. Keep an eye on those.

 

[Big Merv]

Alright so a basic thing to do In a hurricane is to close all doors inside to minimize the chance of the wind getting in and lifting roofs. Anything else besides blocking windows I can do? I have water and food and meds

Hunker down in a room without windows if possible. If not stay as far the fuck away from the windows as you can. Flying glass can cut arteries.
Make sure you have candles and lighters/matches ready to go when the power cuts out, you're gonna want to be able to see.
Have a good book handy bc you'll have a lot of time and not much to do.
edit: also fill your bathtub. Clean drinking water might be hard to get for a while.

 

[eggnog fan #83]

Alright so a basic thing to do In a hurricane is to close all doors inside to minimize the chance of the wind getting in and lifting roofs. Anything else besides blocking windows I can do? I have water and food and meds

That about covers everything you can do to prepare. Charge all of your devices, and have some battery-powered lighting on hand if it's not too late. If you live in a flood-prone area, sandbags stacked 2 or 3 bags high at your doorways on top of a tarp is good for peace of mind. If you live within a few miles of the west coast where landfall is expected, get out now.

The thing about broken windows causing roofs getting yanked off is more associated with the dynamics of a tornado, and not a hurricane, so don't worry yourself about that too much. Still a great idea to board up windows if winds are expected to be over 100MPH in your area. A broken window during a hurricane will still suck big shit, even if your roof makes it out unscathed.

If shit hits the fan in the worst way, move to an enclosed area of your home and pull your mattress on top of you.

 

[PointOfNoReturnPoint]

I might be retarded.

>Might

 

[National Defense Advocate]

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Is your town getting teabagged by a Greek god? This is this clearest image of a large naked man squatting menacingly in the clouds that I've ever seen.

Kino comment, honestly.

 

[Smyrna]

Unless highway to the dangerzone is playing on that ship, they must be sauced the fuck up to deal with that.

Weather tards, whats the danger zone for the MB pressure?

The minimum pressure by itself isn't really a problem; Wilma's record low pressure of 882mb was recorded by a recon flight. The problems happen when a plane flies in and the storm is much stronger than they thought it was or is in the process of rapidly intensifying - one flight into Hugo very nearly bought it for that reason; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Hugo#Reconnaissance_flight_N42RF (apologies for the Wikipedia link).

 

[PointOfNoReturnPoint]

The minimum pressure by itself isn't really a problem; Wilma's record low pressure of 882mb was recorded by a recon flight. The problems happen when a plane flies in and the storm is much stronger than they thought it was or is in the process of rapidly intensifying - one flight into Hugo very nearly bought it for that reason; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Hugo#Reconnaissance_flight_N42RF (apologies for the Wikipedia link).

So, it gives it the potential for being worse, but does not guarantee it? It's a more potent circumstance is what it leads too.

 

[Slideshow Bill]

>Might

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In my defense, while I'm in the deadly hurricane thread, black dick memes are the furthest thing from my mind. If that makes me retarded, then I'll proudly ride a bus so short, it's bench with wheels.

 

[Deo_Terra]

Unless highway to the dangerzone is playing on that ship, they must be sauced the fuck up to deal with that.

Weather tards, whats the danger zone for the MB pressure?

The Lowest an Atlantic Basin hurricane has ever gotten was 882 during Wilma Milton hit 897 yesterday making it 5th place and currently if it’s 904 that would mean if it was a entirely new hurricane that hurricane would be 9th place for MB. To be honest it’s been very far into the danger zone for a while.

 

[PointOfNoReturnPoint]

In my defense, while I'm in the deadly hurricane thread, black dick memes are the furthest thing from my mind. If that makes me retarded, then I'll proudly ride a bus so short, it's bench with wheels.

NGL those are fun as fuck when you hit a bump so, technically you failed upwards. Imma join anyway. We might be retarded but we know how to have fun.

 

[Autistic Integrity]

The minimum pressure by itself isn't really a problem; Wilma's record low pressure of 882mb was recorded by a recon flight. The problems happen when a plane flies in and the storm is much stronger than they thought it was or is in the process of rapidly intensifying - one flight into Hugo very nearly bought it for that reason; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Hugo#Reconnaissance_flight_N42RF (apologies for the Wikipedia link).

• Lower pressure indicates intensification: As the pressure decreases, the storm is strengthening, and wind speeds increase. This is because the decrease in pressure allows for more upward motion, which fuels the storm’s convection and energy release.
• Higher pressure indicates weakening: Conversely, when pressure increases, the storm is weakening, and wind speeds decrease. This is because the increase in pressure suppresses upward motion, reducing convection and energy release.

 

[klarine]

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Is your town getting teabagged by a Greek god? This is this clearest image of a large naked man squatting menacingly in the clouds that I've ever seen.

Greek god? Mate I think that's Thanos.

 

[Honka Honka Burning Love]

If you're a FL kiwi remember to use the beautiful sound of the kiwi bird call to identify and help each other when the power and internet are cut.

unironically one of the things i keep in my go bag is my kiwicoin

 

[Got Milk!]

Fucking hell i lived in St. Pete for a while and I would not stay there during this hurricane for a million dollars but that's how you know I do not carry the superior florida man DNA

He's actually originally from New Orleans, ironically.

Let's just hope that Tropical Disturbance 1 doesn't become Hurricane Whateverthefuck (though I suppose in this case if it did, it would be Hurricane Nadine, if the male-female naming trend continues). I don't think any state, much less Florida, could handle being fucked over by three hurricanes in three weeks.

For you, the day 3 hurricanes graced your village was the worst day of your life. For us, it is Tuesday.

can a kiwi post a link to the radars and shit? Google is being absolutely ass and giving me shit news articles

Got you

How many more hurricanes would there have to be before property in Florida essentially becomes uninsurable?

That sort of happened years ago. The government let the insurance companies not pay out for damages but they had to leave the state and not practice here anymore. So we're more or less stuck with the state backed option and some local upstart type operations.

 

[LaxerBRO]

Alright so a basic thing to do In a hurricane is to close all doors inside to minimize the chance of the wind getting in and lifting roofs. Anything else besides blocking windows I can do? I have water and food and meds

Is your gas line off?

Are the windows secured?

Are your supplies in an interior room of the house, preferably elevated?

Do you have a bug out bag with the supplies you need that can last 24-36 hour?

Do you have a first aid kit ready?

If you boat or hike, do you have your EPIRB or PLB on hand (in case things turn for the worst and you are trapped and that rescue beacon can aid in your rescue.

• Do NOT hide in the attic.
• Do NOT go in the water.

 

[Disaffected Coyote]

The last shots of Milton before the sun goes down. One more day.