Hurricane Laura

[escapegoat2]

Anyone a member here that is in the path of this Monster?

If so stay safe, your pets too!

Pics welcome (not glorifying the disaster, merely curious.)

 

[escapegoat2]

Strongest ever on record in the gulf

 

[golfballs]

Strongest ever on record in the gulf

In the NW Gulf

 

[Cmacsmokey]

This thing is going to do some serious damage

 

[Electric Orange]

 

[Electric Orange]

 

[feathersax]

Now THAT's a frightening storm. Hopes & prayers that folks are prepared & keep safe.

 

[Electric Orange]

 

[golfballs]

Is Alex Jones a storm chaser now?

 

[Electric Orange]

Is Alex Jones a storm chaser now?

Lol.
You give Alex Jones a bottle of Jack, I bet he can be a lot of things.

 

[VolunteerHillbilly]

surge was lower than predicted, which is very good. The wind was bad, but a lot of the stuff down there is built low and solid. Wind damage will probably be worse further inland.

 

[Electric Orange]

surge was lower than predicted, which is very good. The wind was bad, but a lot of the stuff down there is built low and solid. Wind damage will probably be worse further inland.

I think it hit at low tide. Not sure if that helps for a hurricane or not. I could be wrong.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

Strongest ever on record in the gulf

Lol! U mean a thunderstorm, and a possible mid level hurricane.

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[volmanbill]

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I had an Aggie neighbor once who was out trying to split firewood while it was laying on the ground, lengthwise.

 

[Electric Orange]

I had an Aggie neighbor once who was out trying to split firewood while it was laying on the ground, lengthwise.

Bless their heart

 

[joevol33]

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We make a hurricane barrier fabric at my work, It's strong stuff. Just a random FYI

 

[JustFunnN'Orange]

joevol...can you give any more info..?? would like to check out for my Lanai...Fortunately, SW FL missed most all this...bit of rain n clouds but, that's the norm for this time of yr.
Still lots of Hurricane season left

 

[05_never_again]

I think it hit at low tide. Not sure if that helps for a hurricane or not. I could be wrong.

Hitting at low tide definitely helps. It was also a very fast moving storm - I bet that helped too not only with the storm surge but the rainfall totals.

 

[TBrown]

Hitting at low tide definitely helps. It was also a very fast moving storm - I bet that helped too not only with the storm surge but the rainfall totals.

Yeah. I feel like Katrina hung out and rained FOREVER

 

[Electric Orange]

We make a hurricane barrier fabric at my work, It's strong stuff. Just a random FYI

So I could make a hurricane proof coat?

 

[Electric Orange]

 

[joevol33]

joevol...can you give any more info..?? would like to check out for my Lanai...Fortunately, SW FL missed most all this...bit of rain n clouds but, that's the norm for this time of yr.
Still lots of Hurricane season left

Hurricane barrier fabrics for protection - TenCate Industrial Fabrics

 

[joevol33]

joevol...can you give any more info..?? would like to check out for my Lanai...Fortunately, SW FL missed most all this...bit of rain n clouds but, that's the norm for this time of yr.
Still lots of Hurricane season left

Hopefully that link will explain it better than me. It's good stuff though, I know that.

 

[joevol33]

So I could make a hurricane proof coat?

I may try that!

 

[volmanbill]

Hopefully that link will explain it better than me. It's good stuff though, I know that.

We just placed an order with Roll Shield to have it installed across our 3 sided lanai that opens to the pool. We'll be able to throw all the outdoor chairs, etc. behind it while also protecting 3 sliders and a 3 pane frameless breakfast nook window. The idea is that it will turn a hurricane force wind into a gentle breeze on the other side while gently flexing and diffusing. We didn't want the bulk of the electric roller so we went with anchors and a fitted panel we will put up as needed. I also like that it lets light through as opposed to a metal panel. The only negative is our 8-12 week time frame.

@JustFunnN'Orange Not sure how far south RollShield goes, but here's a link for info. Hurricane Shutters Clearwater FL | Impact Windows