2024 Florida storms

[Eastwest]

My wife , son and grandchildren live nine miles from Port St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant as the crow flies and this is in the nuclear disaster zone . Built on a sand spit which don't like and please ,please start up those big ship back up generators to test if they work before the storm arrives

 

[NothingClever]

Milton is now a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

In practical terms, I think that means @MrChen will be out hunting from a private boat rather than a charter.

 

[PBcatfish]

Fortunately, there has been some weakening of the storm, as was predicted. Sustained winds are down almost 50 knots from the highest reports that I read. The biggest concern in the Tampa area right now seems to be the 10+ foot storm surge that is being forecast. Here in Palm Beach county, the forecast is much more benign at this time. The next 24 hours should be eventful.

 

[ScubaBunga]

Stay safe everyone!

 

[PBcatfish]

I have to say, the storm response from FPL is about the best that I could imagine possible. These guys know how to staff up an area in preparation for an incoming storm. As soon as the weather shows a hint of clearing, the prepositioned crews & equipment are on the job & the system comes back up QUICKLY. This is a model that needs to be duplicated in other areas of society. This is an example of FANTASTIC management. Thank you FPL.