From a native Floridian in the path of Irma

[Cohiba007]

[SpeedingGizmo]

I used to live in Central Florida myself.. this sounds about right. But in all seriousness, stay safe and hopefully it's not too bad by the time it gets to your part of the state.

[MPfit]

Born in Orlando, grew up in Miami, moved to Ft Lauderdale, now in Tampa. I'll never leave Florida. And I love that quote. Arrogant, ignorant? Maybe.. but I love where I live! It's funny because people become used to what they grew up with. I'm not too worried about hurricanes, flooding, rain.. But earthquakes, forest fires, landslides like those on the west coast scare the crap out of me! 

[Guyman1966]

Well, here in South Florida at 2:50P on Sunday we are holding strong. Many Tornados and they are moving at an amazing clip.  One was at 80 MPH and another at 90 MPH!  Unheard of.   Coconut Grove, Brickell, Downtown are under water.  The Key West is reported to be 100% submerged.  For Broward/Ft. Lauderdale the worst will hit by 6PM. 

God Bless the folks on the West Coast.  Naples, Punta Gorda, Tampa, Saint Pete.  This is one wicked storm.

Be smart.  Be safe.  But, I'm not running anywhere.