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zehly · Sep 15, 2005, 11:39 PM // 23:39

I'm starting to feel really anxious about this impending hurricane Ophelia on its way to where I am... I'm not sure how well I can take it... I'm getting really scared

Where should I go

These are my options:
(1) Stay home alone,
(2) Stay at the hospital,
(3) Stay at a college friend's house,
(4) ?

*shiver* It's cold in here.. I'm tired.. and starting to get freaked out

Just need help deciding what to do.

Manderlock · Sep 15, 2005, 11:41 PM // 23:41

3, better to be with a friend.

Armada Hunter · Sep 15, 2005, 11:42 PM // 23:42

Hmph. If I actually knew you/lived with you id probably invite you to stay over here, therefore Im going to go with option 3.

MSecorsky · Sep 15, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by zehly

I'm starting to feel really anxious about this impending hurricane Ophelia on its way to where I am... I'm not sure how well I can take it... I'm getting really scared

Where should I go

These are my options:
(1) Stay home alone,
(2) Stay at the hospital,
(3) Stay at a college friend's house,
(4) ?

*shiver* It's cold in here.. I'm tired.. and starting to get freaked out

Just need help deciding what to do.

I've been through enough 'canes in my time. If you're inland and in good construction, Ophelia is one you can ride out. Have plenty of batteries and flashlights on hand, get some extra ice and get munchies. Get entertainment you can do without power... books and the like. These cat 1s are more annoying than anything.

If you're coastal, go inland, don't mess with it regardless of strength.

If you have a yard, pick up anything you don't want to become a missile.

Of course, if you don't like being alone in the dark, go to a friends. The hospital would just get too ... well, impersonal, cold. IMO.

Old Dood · Sep 15, 2005, 11:51 PM // 23:51

Stay with a friend. Make sure you have a battery powered radio. As MSecorsky said too. Flashlights, Food, Drink, some kind of entertainment. A deck of cards is a no-power kind of entertainment. Oh...and you never can have too much toliet paper.

MSecorsky · Sep 15, 2005, 11:53 PM // 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Warrior Dood

Stay with a friend. Make sure you have a battery powered radio. As MSecorsky said too. Flashlights, Food, Drink, some kind of entertainment. A deck of cards is a no-power kind of entertainment. Oh...and you never can have too much toliet paper.

Ah.. brings up a good point... extra water just in case. Fill the tub and keep a bucket handy. You may need it to flush!

Completely serious on this point.

Lost · Sep 15, 2005, 11:53 PM // 23:53

If the location under your name is where you are, you should be fine at home. The storm is weakening and moving out to sea. It has been downgraded just now to a Tropical Storm.

Link Ironhammer · Sep 15, 2005, 11:54 PM // 23:54

Look zehly, that huricane isn't comin to Virginia, it may get close, but its supposed to move AWAY from the US. tomarrow. So no worries

zehly · Sep 15, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58

Promise?

Link Ironhammer · Sep 15, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59

Yes i do. Cross my heart *crosses heart*

chris_nin00 · Sep 16, 2005, 12:38 AM // 00:38

I promise. The hurricane is hitting my place here in VA. And its pretty weak.

I know weak.

Aniewiel · Sep 16, 2005, 12:43 AM // 00:43

The latest bulletin from the National Weather Service:

AT 5 PM EDT...2100Z...THE HURRICANE WARNING FOR EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A TROPICAL STORM WARNING. A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA FROM CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH CAROLINA NORTHWARD TO CAPE CHARLES LIGHT VIRGINIA...INCLUDING THE PAMLICO AND ALBEMARLE SOUNDS...AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY SOUTH OF NEW POINT COMFORT.

A TROPICAL STORM WARNING MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED IN THE WARNING AREA WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

AT 5 PM EDT...A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS FROM WOODS HOLE NORTHWARD TO CAPE COD AND PLYMOUTH...INCLUDING MARTHA'S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET ISLANDS.

A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MEANS THAT TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 34.8N 75.6W AT 15/2100Z POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 10 NM

PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE EAST-NORTHEAST OR 60 DEGREES AT 3 KT

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...l/152046.shtml

Dame&Beast · Sep 16, 2005, 12:59 AM // 00:59

Just breathe sunshine

You will be just fine because Dame said so

Aracos79 · Sep 16, 2005, 01:31 AM // 01:31

If you need some comfort food, I got pork chops and fried potatoes... and I'm VERY far from ANY potential hurricanes.