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Anybody here live in the areas that look most likely to be affected? 2, you still have a place in SC? I also wonder about JodyBaker.

http://www.komu.com/news/florence-now-major-hurricane-landfall-expected-for-the-carolinas (http://www.komu.com/news/florence-now-major-hurricane-landfall-expected-for-the-carolinas)

I am, CB, but I'm in the Upstate, which is in the NW part of the state. Not to say we won't be affected, because we're expecting possible tons of rain and gusty conditions, but nothing like what the coast could experience.

One of my business partners lives in N Myrtle Beach, 2 blocks from the ocean. He's in the process of boarding up his house. I have an aunt and 2 cousins that live in Wilmington, NC. Apparently, they want to wait a couple of days before deciding whether to stay or go. They are currently in the crosshairs and I'm trying to convince them to bug out.

All eyes are on this monster. It's going to be a bad one. You will more than likely be affected, as well. Hunker down, CB.

Something must have happened to JodyBaker22 I ain't seen him in a very long time. RTR!

My middle daughter lives in Beaufort, SC.  I was texting with her during the game on Saturday and she told me that SC was under a state of emergency.  Not having any knowledge at the time of Florence I asked why.  When she told me I told her that if she has to evacuate to come home.  Hope I get to see her in a couple days but based on the link in the original post it looks like she will be south of landfall...

This looks like another Hugo.  UGH!!

 :pray:

TWC is saying this one will be worse than Hugo. Lord, I hope not.  :(

Don't look now, but there's a system developing over Yucatan that is expected to develop into a hurricane over the Gulf.
 :-X

Yeah, I've definitely got my eye on it. Currently, local weather persons are saying that we are going to be right on the edge of this sucker, meaning we could get somewhere around 2-3 inches of rain. That's bad enough for me. I pray your daughter will be well, NALT.

Thanks cb.  You and 2 will be in my thoughts and prayers as well.  In fact, if y'all need to bug-out then feel free to head down to my pacle in North Alabama.  I could use some help getting the yard mowed and a few other chores that need to be done...  :-[

Thanks my friend. I can't cut my grass right now, so I might as well cut someone's!  :lol2:

Well dodge this thing if you all can. RTR!

Looks like a few games will be postponed or canceled because of Florence.  These might include Marshall at South Carolina and Southern Miss at Appalachian State.

Not to mention BC at Wake and WV at NC St.

Well we are praying for this thing to turn to the east and go back into the ocean. RTR!

Two of our pickem games are "postponed," meaning they will try to reschedule for another weekend:

UCF v UNC
WV v NC St

Looks now like a worst case scenario for us. Florence still expected to come in near Wrightsville Beach. I have a cousin that lives a mile from there and the storm surge is expected tp be 6-12 ft. Her husband is not well enough to travel and her mother (my aunt) is in a nursing home there, so she and my other cousins are staying. I'll be worried to death about them.

One of my business partners lives in N Myrtle Beach. He lives 2 blocks from the beach. They are expecting a 4-6 ft storm surge. He and his family bugged out yesterday to our other business partner's mountain house in Western NC.

The tract now is expected to head our way after it makes landfall, That means a ton of rain for us and everything in it's path. Luckily, we are on high ground, but many people won't be so lucky and will be affected by flooding.

This is a triple threat major storm (cat 3 or 4 winds, storm surge, flooding) that is expected to be the worst to ever hit the east coast. Prayers for everyone that will be in it's path.

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Sounds horrid, 2.   :pray:

This morning's forecast has it losing strength to Cat-2 just as it reaches the coast.  Some good news anyhow.

I sure hope that’s true, Chech.

Lord we know that only you control the weather. Heavenly Father we pray for you to show power in making this storm weaken as it comes ashore near your children our friends especially. Thank you now Lord for you will do. In Jesus name AMEN!

Amen!  :pray:

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Hey 2Stater what is the name of your insurance company? I have a man in the Baptist Assoc. with me that has a company in SC and he was asking me, I didn't know it but I told him I would ask you. RTR!

The EYE of Florence is just at the coast right now, barely north of Wilmington, NC.  CNN reports "hundreds of rescues" during the night, especially in the area of New Bern, NC.  The surge is 10' already, so people are either on their 2nd floors or on their roofs. 

The "Cajun Navy" has arrived to help, including dozens of airboats and small craft.  321,000 homes are without power.  It's going to be a crazy day.

It's going to be a long next few days for the East Coast. SC and NC will get the brunt of it. Praying for those on the coast who are getting hit the hardest. Looks like it will swing up toward us first of the week, but will be significantly weakened by the then. The bands of this thing are so big that our local news said that Ocean City, MD was getting 25 mph gusts and there could be localized flooding on the lower Chesapeake.

Well Florence was a big one but it has calmed down so it stands to reason it is good it didn't come in as a 4 or 5. RTR!

Boy, the flooding along the coast is catastrophic. The winds have kicked up here, but no rain yet. Somebody posted on FB the other day that this is like being stalked by a turtle. That's pretty accurate.

I just saw that we are "likely" to lose power here. I may not get to see the game tonight.  :(

My cousin, her husband and my aunt in Wilmington are all ok, apparently. The battery is dead on my cousin's phone that I was texting with yesterday, but my other cousin left and went to Charlotte. He reported last night that everybody was safe, but the rainfall totals were starting to cause flooding there. Don't know how bad yet. Prayers continue for them

Hope your folks in Wilmington are indeed okay.  Just hope this storm moves on so they can dry out and clean up.

As for you, hopefully the power will stay on until at least midnight.  This should be a fun game.

 :popcorn2:

As bad as this storm could have been, I am thankful that it weakened before making landfall.  I still can't figure out why people refuse to evacuate when they are under a "mandatory" evacuation order.  I even saw an article about a guy that planned on "weathering" the storm on his boat in a harbor somewhere pretty close to where Florence was to come ashore... I can't help but wonder if they will find his body...

"PEOPLE, THEY'RE OVERRATED."

The winds are blowing I'm guessing, 20-25 MPH right now. If it doesn't get any worse, we'll probably be ok. With the storm continually weakening, maybe, just maybe........

I think the golf course may be closed as no one has passed by yet, or maybe everyone is being smart and staying home. Looks funny to not see back to back golfers on a Saturday morning.

Get your butt out there and play.  I'm expecting you to teach me the game again!
 :lol2:

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Ha! No stronger than I am off the tee, the ball would come back to my if the wind is in my face.  :lol2:

2 more deaths reported this morning.  Harker's Island is where the latest died.   :dunno:

On a good note, they said on TWC earlier that there was no flooding in Wilmington, except along the Cape Fear River.

Capt Obvious says to ask your cousin if he can charge his phone in his car.
 :dunno:

Well we are praying for those lost and dead for the families. May prayers strengthen their hope. Just glad it went down as it did quickly before landfall. RTR!

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Well, the rain part of the storm is almost here.

Be strong. 
Throw out some fertilizer.  Usually prevents rain for me.
 :lol2:

Getting into the heavier stuff now. Heavy rain and windy conditions. The power just flickered, so it's probably just a matter of time. Fixing to go into eating mode.  :wave:

You can always watch replay of the games on your phone.

Part of today's game plan.  :P

Just stay safe.  No golf for you!

Already told Mrs 2 that after 2 days of this, I've got a bad case of cabin fever. I may slip out the back door to the 4th fairway and practice my British Open shots.

Take your chain saw.  HTH

Shoot it is time for the insurance companies to pay off, not pun intended 2. RTR!

You've seen me, that's what I putt with.  :lol2:

I think we've isolated your problem.

Maybe I ought to try it. Can't be any worse than I am now.  :dunno:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quJc8DkleF8

This thing has gone totally viral. Absolutely hilarious!!!  :lol:

 :lol: :lol: :lol: Even the weather channel has gotten tired of God making a fool out of them with all their predictions. Then he turns the weather in the way he wants it. RTR!

meanwhile , 130 miles south east of NOLA in approx. 1700 feet of GOM water
it was B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L

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Nice, X!  :clap:

FLORENCE REMNANTS MAY HIT CAROLINA AGAIN!!

True; it is looping around, and may send rain to Carolina yet again.
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/could-a-piece-of-florences-moisture-return-to-the-east-coast/70006127

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I saw that on TWC yesterday. Unbelievable!

I suspect that Florence once got a speeding ticket in the Carolinas. 
 :lol2:

Looks like reckless driving to me.  :lol2:

Yeah, that bitch has run over everything within 450 miles!!   :lol2: :lol2: