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@IRJ said:
That place is under water during a minor hurricane. Have you ever seen the storm surge signs in downtown? They have them in different places depending on the category of the hurricane. Its kind of scary. I remember going over the Howard Franklin Bridge during a tropical storm. There was water splashing on the bridge. I remember going 10mph over that bridge while the VAN was getting killed by the wind.
Not completely, though I think some parts are more prone to it than others. I live on the west side of town, out of the floodplain. It can get windy and wet, that's true. A small price for never having to shovel snow.
And in a tropical storm, I wouldn't be crossing any of the bridges. (unless I had to evacuate, and in that case I should have crossed long before the storm came through.) -
@ryan-from-xbyte said:
@Katie If you guys want to do any Tampa/Orlando/Sarasota Mango Meetups,let us know.
We can also host trainings or other IT events at our facility in Sarasota. Our training room can hold about 30 people and we have a cafeteria area for socializing.
Thanks, Ryan! Something to keep in mind, for sure - especially for a MangoLassi meetup! As the membership grows, I'll be happy to coordinate an event in this area.
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@Katie said:
@IRJ said:
That place is under water during a minor hurricane. Have you ever seen the storm surge signs in downtown? They have them in different places depending on the category of the hurricane. Its kind of scary. I remember going over the Howard Franklin Bridge during a tropical storm. There was water splashing on the bridge. I remember going 10mph over that bridge while the VAN was getting killed by the wind.
Not completely, though I think some parts are more prone to it than others. I live on the west side of town, out of the floodplain. It can get windy and wet, that's true. A small price for never having to shovel snow.
And in a tropical storm, I wouldn't be crossing any of the bridges. (unless I had to evacuate, and in that case I should have crossed long before the storm came through.)Have you ever experienced a major hurricane?
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@IRJ said:
@Katie said:
@IRJ said:
That place is under water during a minor hurricane. Have you ever seen the storm surge signs in downtown? They have them in different places depending on the category of the hurricane. Its kind of scary. I remember going over the Howard Franklin Bridge during a tropical storm. There was water splashing on the bridge. I remember going 10mph over that bridge while the VAN was getting killed by the wind.
Not completely, though I think some parts are more prone to it than others. I live on the west side of town, out of the floodplain. It can get windy and wet, that's true. A small price for never having to shovel snow.
And in a tropical storm, I wouldn't be crossing any of the bridges. (unless I had to evacuate, and in that case I should have crossed long before the storm came through.)Have you ever experienced a major hurricane?
Yes I have. It isn't fun, regardless of where you are when it hits.
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@Katie said:
@IRJ said:
@Katie said:
@IRJ said:
That place is under water during a minor hurricane. Have you ever seen the storm surge signs in downtown? They have them in different places depending on the category of the hurricane. Its kind of scary. I remember going over the Howard Franklin Bridge during a tropical storm. There was water splashing on the bridge. I remember going 10mph over that bridge while the VAN was getting killed by the wind.
Not completely, though I think some parts are more prone to it than others. I live on the west side of town, out of the floodplain. It can get windy and wet, that's true. A small price for never having to shovel snow.
And in a tropical storm, I wouldn't be crossing any of the bridges. (unless I had to evacuate, and in that case I should have crossed long before the storm came through.)Have you ever experienced a major hurricane?
Yes I have. It isn't fun, regardless of where you are when it hits.
Did you live in a different area?
The last major hurricane to make landfall in Tampa/St. Pete was in 1921. Tampa/ St. Pete would be underwater if anything Cat2 or higher were to make a direct hit.
http://www.wfla.com/story/22489099/tampa-bay-tops-list-of-most-vulnerableoverdue-hurricane-cities
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/top-5-most-vulnerable-us-cities-to-hurricanes
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Yes another reason to avoid Tampa!! EEeek
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@FiyaFly said:
I'm in Mid Michigan. I can relate. I really need to get myself closer to the equator. I may have been born here, but I surely do not have to stay here!
you have had some COLD days this year!!
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I hear that he is visiting Tampa soon.
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@IRJ said:
Did you live in a different area?
The last major hurricane to make landfall in Tampa/St. Pete was in 1921. Tampa/ St. Pete would be underwater if anything Cat2 or higher were to make a direct hit.
http://www.wfla.com/story/22489099/tampa-bay-tops-list-of-most-vulnerableoverdue-hurricane-cities
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/top-5-most-vulnerable-us-cities-to-hurricanes
Yes I did live elsewhere, and I was underwater a few times.
The fact that it's been nearly 100 years since a direct hit in TB gave me confidence to live here as opposed to other coastal locations in the state.When the Weather Channel makes a documentary specifically about my town, then I'll reconsider.
I'm thinking about when they planned to do a "It could happen tomorrow" segment on a Cat 5 hitting NOLA, then it happened. They changed it to a Cat 3 hitting NYC, and then that happened later on.That said, there is a certain amount of preparedness readiment I do between June and November.
The fact remains that certain areas of the US have a level of natural disaster risk no matter what.
California - Earthquakes
Middle America - Tornadoes
Gulf Coast/East Coast - HurricanesI'm willing to chance it for a milder year-round climate. It's ok if there are people who disagree.
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We just did the outdoor Farmers's Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Nineteen degrees here.
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I am jealous with that snow hahaha
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@Joyfano said:
I am jealous with that snow hahaha
Trust me, it is not that great.
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After months of it, you're no longer jealous of it, I assure you.
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I'm with you! I'm ready for summer!
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Been watching that a lot with the kids here.
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My kids are averaging just a hair under once a day since we bought it on iTunes. Pretty much kills their allowed TV time though.
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@scottalanmiller said:
@Joyfano said:
I am jealous with that snow hahaha
Trust me, it is not that great.
But i think it's great
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@Joyfano said:
@scottalanmiller said:
@Joyfano said:
I am jealous with that snow hahaha
Trust me, it is not that great.
But i think it's great
Spoken like someone who has never driven in snow.
