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In reply to the discussion: What will be Cat 4 Melissa will devastate this island as it cuts right across on Tuesday [View all]kerry-is-my-prez
(10,174 posts)11. I heard that it may hit Sarasota but it always swerves and hits in a different area.
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                        What will be Cat 4 Melissa will devastate this island as it cuts right across on Tuesday [View all]
							malaise
							Friday
							OP
                        
        
        We're watching it from south Florida and kept hoping it would turn east and then out to the Atlantic
        Deuxcents
        Friday
        #7
      
        
        Honestly, it doesn't look good but these storms are unpredictable so hoping for a change in direction
        Deuxcents
        Friday
        #13
      
        
        At 2 mph and that much wind n rain, I expect a long n difficult recovery. Get thru this safely 🌺
        Deuxcents
        Friday
        #26
      
        
        My daughter was there last weekend for a HS reunion. She says that she misses Texas storms but glad she missed this one.
        efhmc
        Saturday
        #124
      
        
        Oh no! I hope it abates. Be safe to you, your family, friends and islanders
        Clouds Passing
        Friday
        #46
      
        
        I heard that it may hit Sarasota but it always swerves and hits in a different area.
        kerry-is-my-prez
        Friday
        #11
      
        
        Being a Floridian, I don't see how long people will be able to continue living on these islands.
        kerry-is-my-prez
        Friday
        #9
      
        
        Safety to you, family, friends, and the least damage to your area, and the island
        electric_blue68
        Friday
        #95
      
        
        Oh shit.  I rode out a hurricane that turned north instead of what we expected south slamming West Indies.
        denbot
        Saturday
        #106
      
        
        Yeah, I was watching the Weather Channel this morning and it seems like it will be worst on the east side of the island.
        marmar
        Saturday
        #125
      
        
        FWIW, National Weather Service this a.m. predicts "no cyclone formation for seven
        allegorical oracle
        Saturday
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