Preparing for the storm
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@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
I'm curious if these cruise ships (if any) would have drastically reduced pricing for the duration of the storm.
Like catch a cruise liner for 3-5 days all out at sea the entire time, they have to be out anyways, maybe make a vacation of it.
Since the businesses in the area are gonna be closed anyways..
Lol. Honey let's fly to Florida while a hurricane is coming so we can save 50% on a cruise.
Yeah I don't see that happening. Plus the cruise ships can't go south they have to go pretty far north or east to escape the storm.
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@MattSpeller I dont have that issue.
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@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
@MattSpeller I dont have that issue.
Lots of people discover it - those cruise ships are super duper tall and sway like you would not believe!
I've spent a lot of hours on the water in various boats and I don't get sick but I wouldn't go for that cruise even if it was free.
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@MattSpeller said in Preparing for the storm:
@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
I'm curious if these cruise ships (if any) would have drastically reduced pricing for the duration of the storm.
Like catch a cruise liner for 3-5 days all out at sea the entire time, they have to be out anyways, maybe make a vacation of it.
Since the businesses in the area are gonna be closed anyways..
How seasick you get is directly related to how tall a ship is. Just FYI
...and what deck level you're on, I would think. (determining the length of the inverted pendulum in the sway)
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@art_of_shred said in Preparing for the storm:
@MattSpeller said in Preparing for the storm:
@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
I'm curious if these cruise ships (if any) would have drastically reduced pricing for the duration of the storm.
Like catch a cruise liner for 3-5 days all out at sea the entire time, they have to be out anyways, maybe make a vacation of it.
Since the businesses in the area are gonna be closed anyways..
How seasick you get is directly related to how tall a ship is. Just FYI
...and what deck level you're on, I would think. (determining the length of the inverted pendulum in the sway)
I always stay on a lower deck when I go on a cruise
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good luck
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When is the storm due to arrive?
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@scottalanmiller said in Preparing for the storm:
When is the storm due to arrive?
On "watch" state: Within 48 hours.
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The latest I heard was shit is gonna get real at 2:00am on Friday morning.
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@IRJ said in Preparing for the storm:
The latest I heard was shit is gonna get real at 2:00am on Friday morning.
You packing up or going to ride it out?
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@dafyre said in Preparing for the storm:
@IRJ said in Preparing for the storm:
The latest I heard was shit is gonna get real at 2:00am on Friday morning.
You packing up or going to ride it out?
I am going to ride out a Cat3 or lower hurricane. Category 4 or higher and I am going to leave.
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What level is it at right now?
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@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
What level is it at right now?
Category 4. The islands are supposed to weaken it to a 3.
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@IRJ said in Preparing for the storm:
@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
What level is it at right now?
Category 4. The islands are supposed to weaken it to a 3.
Um... it's still a level 4 how big are the island there that will weaken it to a level 3?
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@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
@IRJ said in Preparing for the storm:
@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
What level is it at right now?
Category 4. The islands are supposed to weaken it to a 3.
Um... it's still a level 4 how big are the island there that will weaken it to a level 3?
You know, like the bahamas....
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@JaredBusch said in Preparing for the storm:
@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
@IRJ said in Preparing for the storm:
@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
What level is it at right now?
Category 4. The islands are supposed to weaken it to a 3.
Um... it's still a level 4 how big are the island there that will weaken it to a level 3?
You know, like the bahamas....
So a stiff breeze could wipe them out... gotcha...
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Just to declare the difference's between the two categories being discussed...
Category 3: Winds ranging from 111 to 130 mph cause significant damage to property, humans, and animals. Mobile and poorly constructed frame homes are often destroyed, and even well-built frame homes commonly sustain major damage. Significant damage to apartments and shopping centers (even those made of wood or steel) can be expected. Category 3 storms can also cause extensive inland flooding. Electricity and water are commonly unavailable for several days to several weeks after the storm, therefore it’s important for residents to have their own stores of canned food and water. Category 4: Winds range from 131 to 155 mph and can cause catastrophic damage to property, humans, and animals. Severe structural damage to frame homes, apartments, and shopping centers should be expected. Category 4 hurricanes often include long-term power outages and water shortages lasting from a few weeks to a few months, so again, it’s important for any remaining residents to have a significant nonperishable food and water supply at hand.So a 20 to 25MPH difference in wind speed's... of which both are very likely to kill.
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@DustinB3403 said in Preparing for the storm:
Just to declare the difference's between the two categories being discussed...
Category 3: Winds ranging from 111 to 130 mph cause significant damage to property, humans, and animals. Mobile and poorly constructed frame homes are often destroyed, and even well-built frame homes commonly sustain major damage. Significant damage to apartments and shopping centers (even those made of wood or steel) can be expected. Category 3 storms can also cause extensive inland flooding. Electricity and water are commonly unavailable for several days to several weeks after the storm, therefore it’s important for residents to have their own stores of canned food and water.
Category 4: Winds range from 131 to 155 mph and can cause catastrophic damage to property, humans, and animals. Severe structural damage to frame homes, apartments, and shopping centers should be expected. Category 4 hurricanes often include long-term power outages and water shortages lasting from a few weeks to a few months, so again, it’s important for any remaining residents to have a significant nonperishable food and water supply at hand.
So a 20 to 25MPH difference in wind speed's... of which both are very likely to kill.
It's actually a much bigger difference than what it looks. Almost everything here in Florida is built to withstand 110 mph + winds. Many things are rated at 120 or even 130. So the difference between 120MPH winds and 140MPH winds is actually huge.
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@DustinB3403 and this is in regards to sustained winds at these speeds. not gusts. that is a huge long term difference.
Also, note the terms used. "Significant" versus "Catastrophic." These terms were not chosen at random.
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@JaredBusch said in Preparing for the storm:
@DustinB3403 and this is in regards to sustained winds at these speeds. not gusts. that is a huge long term difference.
Also, note the terms used. "Significant" versus "Catastrophic." These terms were not chosen at random.
Exactly, hurricanes are always measured in sustained winds.
So this just means it's that much worse to chose to ride it out.
