Does Florence Really Sound Like a Machine of Destruction?
By DW Davis
@DWDavis (25797)
United States
September 11, 2018 8:56pm CST
We are another day closer to the arrival of Hurricane Florence here on the Carolina/Virginia coast. My missus and I have done all we can to prepare. We have stored up water and ice. We have plenty of non-perishable food. The propane tanks on the camper are full if we lose power for a while and need to use the fridge and freezer in the camper. We can also cook out there.
A colleague and I were talking about the onrushing storm today and thought how ironic it was that a storm sharing the real name of Mrs. Carol Brady from the TV show could pose such a threat. Florence does not seem like the name of a twisting heaving natural implement of awesome destruction. Yet, here she comes.
For all of you in her path with us, stay safe, avoid flooded areas, and evacuate if suggested.
I'll keep posting updates as long as power and connectivity allow.
The girl on the dock in the photo is contemplating the calm before the storm.
Actually, this was a photo I was considering for a book cover. Didn't use it, but kept the photo as I liked the feeling it evokes.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Sep 18
I love your photo. I looked up where Pikeville is, you're no so awfully far from us. We're about an hour away from Greenville. We're hopefully prepared and not planning to evacuate if possible, except maybe going to our neighbor's house which is on a little of a hill. Praying you all will be safe through this, too.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@1creekgirl The latest predicted track has me very concerned about the rain fall amounts. I know we'll see rain for days. I imagine you, like us, are already feeling the breeze.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@DWDavis Yeah, it seems like maybe the winds won't be so bad, but the flooding might get bad.
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@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
12 Sep 18
Why aren't you evacuating? It seems like the storm is going to go to the SouthWest so we probably won't feel too many effects from it. I hope you and the missus are safe.
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@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@DWDavis This isn't your typical storm. I hope you don't regret the decision.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@snowy22315 I think we'll be all right. Florence seems to be moving away from us now.
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
12 Sep 18
You obviously never saw Florence in her non-Brady cabaret act where she played a sadistic S&M Mistress---very funny.
In any case NEVER underrate a hurricane--aside from the winds that cause a lot of destruction it seems you will be getting a lot of rain!
Stay safe!
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@GreatMartin Those weather reporters must be adrenaline junkies. Other than entertainment and ratings, there's no good reason for them to be out there in the storm.
@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
13 Sep 18
@DWDavis And the newscasters are acting if no one else in the world, except Florida, has ever had a hurricane hit! And, of course, shots are coming in from the deserted South Carolina's beach of a stupid newscaster in the winds and rains being blown around--I hope he is getting paid enough.
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
12 Sep 18
Stay safe and you and everyone in the path of Florence. I agree that Florence from the Brady Bunch was a force to be reckoned with but not destructive at all.
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@DWDavis (25797)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@Namelesss We'll take any improvement we can get. My real worry is the amount of rain.
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@DWDavis And she's gone from a C4 to a C3 which is small improvement, though not much.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
12 Sep 18
Hope you stay safe. Florence is a big one.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
13 Sep 18
This is the worst kind of wait for anyone Feeling for you. Hope it just does not arrive
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
12 Sep 18
Stay safe.
My 84 year old neighbour, the sweetest woman I know shares a name with this behemoth storm. Imagine.
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@Kandae11 (57233)
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12 Sep 18
I have been making a note of hurricane names for some years now - and when I heard Florence it sounded like destruction to me. Flora was another destructive one many years ago. In fact findings show that hurricanes with female names have been more destructive - Katrina and Irma to mention a couple. So, do you think it is wise to remain where you are, or move further inland?.
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@Starmaiden (9308)
• Canada
12 Sep 18
I just read an update that Florence could quickly become a category 5 hurricane before making landfall. Don't take this storm lightly. She sounds like another Katrina. Get to high ground if you are not there already. Flooding is expected to reach a depth of over a metre. (3.37 ft)
Stay safe.
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