Cyclone
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I-95 has changed much over the years, but I thought it had been reversed during Hurricane Andrew. I wasn't at driving age then though, so maybe I just recall incorrectly.
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Hurricane Irma
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I-95 has changed much over the years, but I thought it had been reversed during Hurricane Andrew. I wasn't at driving age then though, so maybe I just recall incorrectly.
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
This is one of those superchargers that if you don't head out before getting the notification about charging being complete, you could take longer to get to your car than the plugged-in/not-charging grace period and get hit with an idle fee. Not bad, but it can easily take more than 5 minutes for some people to make that walk.
X Fan
Active Member
You're really tiresome.
Your half baked comment was also tied to i75. Don't you have better things to do in europe than act more knowlngly about Florida geography than the residents?
X Fan
Active Member
Most I've ever paid is one dollar. Fwiw: grateful that airport is hosting SC and don't ever begrudge them the small fee
Cyclone
Cyclonic Member ((.oO))
Yeah. I just mention it b/c some may have mobility issues, like my mother. They would need to plan extra time if they care about the fee.
X Fan
Active Member
Yes. So let's stop and think for a second. I say contraflow should be enabled for I-75 and the Florida Turnpike. I then say that contraflow is easier to implement on turnpikes because of the reduced number of entrances. Do you then:
A) Assume I was saying that in relationship to I-75, or
B) Assume that I was saying that in relation to the Florida Turnpike?
Apparently in your case, the answer is "A".
My apologies for having an opinion about contraflow after watching how the delays in deciding to allow it during Rita killed over a hundred people in the state I grew up in.
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X Fan
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Cyclone
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Yeah. I am surprised how many of my friends' families are staying put. We stayed for Andrew with our shutters up, but I am still surprised. I'd be freaking out right now if my family was down there at the moment, though they are up here with me.
gabeincal
Active Member
I would've been gone days ago, just to be sure. It's just not worth it.
Back to following the storm... the 12z ensembles are in:
Most models (including HWRF, which is the most reliable) showing landfall in the keys as a mid-range Cat 4. The big question is where exactly. Then again, the eye is almost half the width of the state, so....
Most models (including HWRF, which is the most reliable) showing landfall in the keys as a mid-range Cat 4. The big question is where exactly. Then again, the eye is almost half the width of the state, so....
This is an update to posting #84 regarding determining the status of Supercharger Stations.
I have been in contact with Tesla to learn the best means of determining the status of Supercharger Stations during emergencies such as Hurricane Irma.
Go to your car's navigation system map and scroll into the particular Supercharger Station that you are interested in. Put your finger on the icon and the system will provide the status of how many stalls are available with a lag of 5 minutes. In the event of a power outage, the Supercharger station will display a “temporary closure” message to let you know the station is unavailable.
Additional information:
Tesla informs me that if you have any difficulties interpreting your navigation system, or if for some reason the Supercharger status isn't showing in your car, call Roadside Assistance at 877-79-TESLA.
Roadside Assistance has access to Supercharger vital signs. I am informed that they are keeping a very close eye on them and will communicate any concerns to us appropriately.
Please stay safe.
Larry
I have been in contact with Tesla to learn the best means of determining the status of Supercharger Stations during emergencies such as Hurricane Irma.
Go to your car's navigation system map and scroll into the particular Supercharger Station that you are interested in. Put your finger on the icon and the system will provide the status of how many stalls are available with a lag of 5 minutes. In the event of a power outage, the Supercharger station will display a “temporary closure” message to let you know the station is unavailable.
Additional information:
Tesla informs me that if you have any difficulties interpreting your navigation system, or if for some reason the Supercharger status isn't showing in your car, call Roadside Assistance at 877-79-TESLA.
Roadside Assistance has access to Supercharger vital signs. I am informed that they are keeping a very close eye on them and will communicate any concerns to us appropriately.
Please stay safe.
Larry
Might be nice for people to post supercharger statuses here, just so there's a record over time of how they fared. Or better, on Plugshare so that everyone can see.
18z GFS baseline track is coming in. Seems a touch further west, and stronger. Comes across Big Pine Key, ashore at Rookery Bay, aims at Lakeland. It'll be a while before the ensembles come in.
18z GFS baseline track is coming in. Seems a touch further west, and stronger. Comes across Big Pine Key, ashore at Rookery Bay, aims at Lakeland. It'll be a while before the ensembles come in.
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e-FTW
New electron smell
In the end, what would be great to know is:
- If you chose to evacuate in a Tesla, did it give you a “leg up” on everyone else since you were not affected by gas shortages or waits?
- Were there lines at Superchargers?
- Overall, would you rather have evacuated in an EV or a gas car?
As Hurricane Irma Nears, Gasoline Is In Short Supply For Floridians — NPR
NPR: As Hurricane Irma Nears, Gasoline Is In Short Supply For Floridians
As Florida drivers hit the road to escape Hurricane Irma, the demand for gasoline has outpaced supply, leaving filling stations throughout the state short of fuel.
"It's horrible, man," said Aaron Izquierdo, who waited in a long line of cars at a Shell station in Doral on Friday. "Just yesterday I was in line for two hours to wait for gas, and by the time we got to the pump there was no gas."
In Gainesville, 60 percent of the gasoline stations were without fuel, according to Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst at the crowdsourcing website Gasbuddy.com. In Miami, it was 40 percent.
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Yet electricity is still readily available.
NPR: As Hurricane Irma Nears, Gasoline Is In Short Supply For Floridians
As Florida drivers hit the road to escape Hurricane Irma, the demand for gasoline has outpaced supply, leaving filling stations throughout the state short of fuel.
"It's horrible, man," said Aaron Izquierdo, who waited in a long line of cars at a Shell station in Doral on Friday. "Just yesterday I was in line for two hours to wait for gas, and by the time we got to the pump there was no gas."
In Gainesville, 60 percent of the gasoline stations were without fuel, according to Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst at the crowdsourcing website Gasbuddy.com. In Miami, it was 40 percent.
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Yet electricity is still readily available.
dhanson865
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In the past I've found the folks at UKweatherworld to be very good at collecting and analyzing information in real time. Often there are storm chasers that fly from Europe to the US to be there for landfall and link to their produced video and live webcams.
Cat 4 Irma Loc: 22.1°N 76.5°W W at 12 mph Winds: 155mph -
Cat 4 Irma Loc: 22.1°N 76.5°W W at 12 mph Winds: 155mph -
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