AmericanWxFreak

By far the strongest gusts of the storm in Port Charlotte right now. Impressive.

Getting rowdy here in Punta Gorda. Should be an interesting few hours.

https://x.com/B_conley25/status/1844061688578048343 wow…….

Still has the idea that the stronger storms end up north and weaker storms end up south.

Having a bit of trouble understanding the wind forecast for the i75 area of Port Charlotte assuming the landfall stays north of Siesta. We aren’t in a surge prone zone, over 25 feet above sea level. Seems like 10m wind maps don’t have much in this area but not sure if those accurately depict things. Any insight is appreciated and apologies for the IMBYness.

Parents live in Port Charlotte and are still fighting the legal battle to get damages from Ian repaired. Going to fly down there today to be with them in case of a shift and a last second need to head out. They are just too old to manage this stuff on their own anymore . Latest trends seem promising for not too much trouble down their way but with such a small cushion, I want to be down there just in case. Wonder what kind of weather I might end up getting to experience. From what I can see, the TB landfall should keep the majority of the wind to the north but maybe a few intense feeder bands swing through.

Call for 6 cars in the water off rt 40 in Ellicot City

The near constant cloud to cloud action is a nice touch

HRRR is insistent on them getting into the action overnight tonight too.

Would your recommend someone in Topsail to head out'?

Wonder if it’ll fuel up enough to support this bad boy to the west

Wow, Middleburg cell warned for 80mph winds….

That little pop up SW of the city looks a little spinny at the moment

Solid storm. Some real close butt clinchers as it rolled in.

Guessing they are playing it safe with how quickly something could get going but it still seems coverage will be very sparse.