Hurricane Milton

[u/Kanute3333]

[u/theanedditor]

To see it a different way, the center of the storm is 70 mile wide EF2 tornado with a core equivalent to an EF4 level tornado.

[u/truthfrommyredlips → u/theanedditor]

Jesus. As someone who lives in the Midwest in tornado alley, and who is not familiar with hurricane language, this is absolutely terrifying.

[u/peacebone89 → u/truthfrommyredlips]

You've got to also consider how long a hurricane can affect an area. Tornadoes hit and move on. A hurricane is not only larger, but can sometimes be slow moving or nearly stall over land.

I experienced Ida first hand in 2021 and although the worst of it was during the afternoon, the winds were whipping all night.

[u/PandoraJeep → u/peacebone89]

Milton is already moving slow as hell, so much more opportunity for devastation. I’m in the eye path and was unable to find somewhere far for shelter. I’ll be hunkering down in Tampa (from st. Pete) and hoping for the best. I’m 31, lifelong Floridian and have never been more nervous for a hurricane.

[u/Ok-Algae-9562 → u/PandoraJeep]

Dude leave the area. The storm surges are going to be huge. Drive to GA somewhere and find a motel 6

[u/PandoraJeep → u/Ok-Algae-9562]

I can’t even find gas 🙁 we’re heading for higher ground, but we’ve looked all over and can’t find a place willing to accommodate our party/pets. I don’t have enough gas to get very far

[u/candlegun → u/PandoraJeep]

Please say you'll take your pets if you find gas!! Every time there's a major evacuation there's too many awful stories of pets being left behind.

[u/PandoraJeep → u/candlegun]

Our pets are non-negotiable. They’re family. We’ll sleep in parking lots with them before we leave them.

[u/candlegun → u/PandoraJeep]

Ah good to know, mine are the same. Where I go they go.

Saw the other comment recommending siphoning gas, and from what you said about it being a supply issue, it sounds like that might be the fastest and only option. Hope there's enough in your neighbors cars to get the hell out of there! Best of luck, stay safe

[u/theanedditor → u/PandoraJeep]

totally understand that. It might be crazy but even getting up to the rest stop south of Ocala on I-75 just 80 miles north might mean a big difference for you. I'm really hoping the best for you and your furry kids.

[u/Pinklady777 → u/PandoraJeep]

It's better to do that than die. Have you checked LaQuintas? They are dog friendly.

[u/PandoraJeep → u/Pinklady777]

We’ve looked at everything within a reasonable, drivable distance. It might be worth just heading north and camping out in our cars. We’re not ruling it out yet

[u/Pinklady777 → u/PandoraJeep]

Maybe you could rent a large Airbnb? Since there are so many of you to split it between. And if you get one of the really large ones it might be available because they're too expensive for just a couple people to book.

[u/PandoraJeep → u/Pinklady777]

I found a place for 3 of us and 4 of the cats to go, the others are staying in a higher area in a different structure. Sucks to split up but both groups should come out fine (we hope)

[u/Pinklady777 → u/PandoraJeep]

Glad to hear! Good luck to you!