My namesake is bearing down on Florida, and the latest storm maps show it nearing shore in the area of Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Well, my brother, Walker, lives in St. Pete Beach, one one of those narrow, low barrier islands off the coast of St. Petersburg. He is preparing to evacuate should Hurricane Ian continue on its current course.
It’s due to hit the area later on Wednesday.
Walker’s house is brick, and solid. But flooding from possible storm surge is the major danger.
We haven’t had any hurricane or tropical storm scares this season.
Stay safe, brother.
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The Gulf of Mexico is a big pot of hot water. When the storm gets in there, it will intensify.
I hope he evacuates Ian – this evening’s predition is a Cat 4 – Hurricane Ian has become a very dangerous storm.
E pule Kakou Florida!
Dear Readers, THANK YOU and Ian for your kind aloha! Only a miracle can describe what happened. The slow series of events and predictions. And then? A shift in energy! The Cat #5 Hurricane named Ian was headed straight for my home, according to the EU tracker. For 3 days they drilled into us where it was going. That shift was miraculous. We are home now to a dry house ! Feeling blessed and humble!
Phew!!! My daughter and family have a beautiful home in Palm Harbor a block away from the gulf in west Tampa.
I urge you to also heed my advice and move to safer ground…
I lost my home in 9/11/1992 on Kauai to Hurricane Iniki. I am still suffering from the effects.