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barbtries

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10. yes.

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 03:15 PM

Oct 27

I'm periodically checking reports and the situation is dire. Just this second I hear that if the storm continues to move West, part of the island will be essentially safe. But the wind speeds being reported are terrifying.

Anyhow, just know we're all holding y'all in our thoughts and minds.

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At this stage, WNW is way better than NE [View all] malaise Oct 27 OP

Be safe! Dave in VA Oct 27 #1

Dear God..I just looked at the site..Hurricane center.. chouchou Oct 27 #2

One of the sensors they used recorded a very brief gust of 210 knots Just_Vote_Dem Oct 27 #3

Thanks...That's bad-ass Tornado talkin' Whew! chouchou Oct 27 #15

That's like..... NorthStarStCentrist Oct 27 #26

I rode out Mathew in New Smyrna Beach. rubbersole Oct 27 #42

Stay strong lame54 Oct 27 #4

I'm so happy to see you posting today Malaise! barbtries Oct 27 #5

Just rain - some mild wind earlier but we're expecting a rough 24 or so hours malaise Oct 27 #8

yes. barbtries Oct 27 #10

Good to hear you're safe malaise KS Toronado Oct 27 #30

The problem will be cable and internet malaise Oct 27 #33

Hugs to you , Malaise WhiteTara Oct 27 #6

Good grief, Malaise! please stay safe rurallib Oct 27 #7

Well I may miss my 21st DU anniversary on Thursday malaise Oct 27 #9

I will be happy to watch Jeopardy for you rurallib Oct 27 #11

Happy 21st Anniversary, malaise! 🍾🥂 littlemissmartypants Oct 27 #13

LOL malaise Oct 27 #14

I know, not exactly how you expected to celebrate. Big party later!! littlemissmartypants Oct 27 #17

Happy anniversary, mal... MiHale Oct 27 #22

I hope not! H2O Man Oct 27 #44

LOL malaise Oct 27 #46

Stay encouraged. We've got your back. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 27 #12

Mountains Roy Rolling Oct 27 #16

Mountains mean Mudslides. WNC was devastated by mud after Florence. littlemissmartypants Oct 27 #19

Didn't want to say anything canetoad Oct 27 #18

The Weather Channel said 30" of rain, holy shit! BigmanPigman Oct 27 #20

We are all hoping for the best for you, your family and friends. appleannie1 Oct 27 #21

Let us know how it's going as you're able to. It must be terrifying. Vinca Oct 27 #23

MALAISE!! Billsdaughter Oct 27 #24

The miracle already happened malaise Oct 27 #25

Thank goodness!!! Billsdaughter Oct 27 #61

So, your area is Kingston? FarPoint Oct 28 #64

St Andrew really malaise Oct 28 #66

Thank you for clarifying.... FarPoint Oct 28 #67

Thinking of you Malaise!!! CaptainTruth Oct 27 #27

Damm, it's 175 mph now. ananda Oct 27 #28

K&R spanone Oct 27 #29

My family never made it out. mercuryblues Oct 27 #31

Damn malaise Oct 27 #34

Oh no!! Nittersing Oct 27 #37

They go every year for a week. mercuryblues Oct 27 #49

They'll be fine malaise Oct 27 #50

pretty sure you are right. mercuryblues Oct 27 #57

Thanks malaise Oct 27 #59

Damn, tough times. Hang in there Malaise... Wounded Bear Oct 27 #32

Put on a bike helmet and a life jacket until it's over. 1WorldHope Oct 27 #35

Be safe. malaise. debm55 Oct 27 #36

Thanks for the camera link! Nittersing Oct 27 #38

Cameras are everywhere malaise Oct 27 #39

Here's the Half Way link for anyone interested Nittersing Oct 27 #40

This one will be important - Westmoreland malaise Oct 27 #41

Our eyes will be on Jamaica the next couple of days. yellow dahlia Oct 27 #51

Steady rain now by me and in malaise Oct 27 #54

Glad to hear from you . Thanks for checking in. IcyPeas Oct 27 #43

Brasnov/trump nukes Cherokee100 Oct 27 #45

I keep checking in with Kingston radio stations Warpy Oct 27 #47

My artist friend is in Jamaica, his dad just got out of hospital MagickMuffin Oct 27 #48

Thanks malaise Oct 27 #52

Good to here. I was wondering where you are located. It matters Lochloosa Oct 27 #53

Stay Strong - Jamaica Strong! Nictuku Oct 27 #55

Each subsequent forecast has moved the projected landfall to the west surfered Oct 27 #56

Appreciate your reports JohnnyLib2 Oct 27 #58

Thinking of you! nt 2 Meow Momma Oct 27 #60

Been thinking of you! Stay Safe! Happy 21 DU Anniversary in Advance! electric_blue68 Oct 28 #62

Thanks malaise Oct 28 #65

Haven't been on DU today till now almost 7PM Will see if u have posted elsewhere electric_blue68 Oct 28 #69

Take care. applegrove Oct 28 #63

Good luck to you and all Jamaicans. NNadir Oct 28 #68