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Rob 12-02-2014 1:07pm

Typhoon Hagupit
 
http://weather.com.ph/announcements/...ate-number-001

Looks like you are right in line for a hit on Saturday. You might go get some petrol for the generator, plenty of water, and rice...It is still getting stronger.

DropTheTop 12-02-2014 1:22pm

Jeepers, that is quite ominous!

69camfrk 12-02-2014 1:31pm

Aw, it's just a little rain and wind!:leaving:

Jobaka 12-02-2014 1:36pm

:willy: Damn. Didn't we just do this?

mrvette 12-02-2014 1:43pm

Fe, next door is from Philippians and went 'home for 2-3? months a couple weeks ago.....:sadangel:

:leaving: Chuck went to Las Vegas instead.....


:D

CertInsaneC5 12-02-2014 5:27pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jobaka (Post 1279895)
:willy: Damn. Didn't we just do this?

:iagree: :sadangel:

OddBall 12-02-2014 5:38pm

Why won't typhoons leave Tim alone?

Vet4jdc 12-02-2014 7:44pm

Damn....that could be bad. :sadangel:

Rob 12-02-2014 9:03pm

Found this pic recently. Been meaning to send it to Tim. http://i57.tinypic.com/281v8yu.jpg If you look closely, Tim's house is right across the street from the church and basketball court.

The stage in the area by the basketball court is where Santa handed out presents last year.

OddBall 12-02-2014 9:20pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280080)
Found this pic recently. Been meaning to send it to Tim. http://i57.tinypic.com/281v8yu.jpg If you look closely, Tim's house is right across the street from the church and basketball court.

The stage in the area by the basketball court is where Santa handed out presents last year.

I can't tell what's the church, or the basketball court, or the street.

Rob 12-02-2014 9:32pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by OddBall (Post 1280093)
I can't tell what's the church, or the basketball court, or the street.

The church is the white building right in the middle. The basketball court is just to the left (the churches right)

island14 12-03-2014 12:02am

Well Feck......


Quote:

Originally Posted by Jobaka (Post 1279895)
:willy: Damn. Didn't we just do this?


That was my first thought when I read Robs mail to warn us awhile ago..


They say a nipa roof is good for about 8 years.. but It does not sound like I'm going to get a chance to find out..

This time I am going to start moving anything that can be water damaged out to the guest house where there is a steel roof and still put tarps over everything.

island14 12-03-2014 12:07am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280080)
Found this pic recently. Been meaning to send it to Tim. http://i57.tinypic.com/281v8yu.jpg If you look closely, Tim's house is right across the street from the church and basketball court.

The stage in the area by the basketball court is where Santa handed out presents last year.

I saw that pic and posted it on a website of mine.

Bantayan Island - Photo Albums

I remember when the plane flew over last year on November 9th the day after the storm, and waved at it as I somehow knew they were taking pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OddBall (Post 1280093)
I can't tell what's the church, or the basketball court, or the street.

There are some on the ground photos at the link above.

island14 12-03-2014 12:36am

Too early to track it accurately yet but they are saying it looks like it will land at Samar... so we are in the path if it stays on track.

It does not sound as bad as last years though, and we do not have many trees left to fall like before.

http://www.diveandtrek.com/The%20Phi...s%20(1986).jpg

island14 12-03-2014 2:37am

Well hell....

Just heard a siren as a police truck just pulled up out at the basketball court and they were making an announcement over a bull horn for us to evacuate to higher ground tomorrow when the rain starts..

They are really worried about storm surge especially because it might be high tide, where as last years storm it was low tide at the time it hit.

The official weather news website says it will be later though and shows it hitting us on Sunday.. so not sure why they are warning us for tomorrow.

Looks like a bulls eye again.. :yesnod:

This one wont be as strong of a storm it appears so far, but will still probably take the roof off again.. :(

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/images...phoon_Ruby.JPG

78SA 12-03-2014 4:44am

:willy:

Rob 12-03-2014 6:42am

Dang Tim. I hate hearing that. Just make sure you have enough water and rice in case things are down there for a little while.

You heading to Dino's house?

Rob 12-03-2014 6:50am

I was just told to tell you guys that you need to head over to Mandaue in the morning. Not sure if they have shut off the ferries though?

island14 12-03-2014 7:24am

I think we still have a few days, tomorrow we will stock up on water, rice and some food stocks.

The weather website says Sunday morning.

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph

Will start moving everything to the guest house tomorrow so less likely to get wet like the last time unless there is a storm surge, but then it will be underwater if so.

Probably head up to Dino's place again for the high ground after the power goes out here on Saturday sometime I'm guessing.

I can't go to Mandaue, and have too much work to do here to get ready for this.. the boats are still running and the weather was beautiful here today, so I will ask Irish if she wants to head down to the City tomorrow with the kids.

Not sure how bad this will be but guessing the power will be out at least a few days and so will all cell phones, So we will text MC to let her know we are ok as soon as we can.

The generator runs but is not making electric, the mechanic says he will be here Friday to see if he can fix it.

I really do not want to go through all this crap again....

Kerrmudgeon 12-03-2014 7:38am

Wow, that's going to cut down on your drinking time a lot.....fixing all that stuff AGAIN! :(

Stay safe Tim and family. :ohnoes:

Rob 12-03-2014 5:41pm

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Tim

You and your family get out of there before this thing hits. I am serious. Go to Cebu today.


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OddBall 12-03-2014 10:46pm

Prayers sent. Hunker down.

'77Babe 12-03-2014 11:52pm

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Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280531)
Tim

You and your family get out of there before this thing hits. I am serious. Go to Cebu today.


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:iagree: There is nothing more valuable than your lives. I hate to see all of you go through this again. You will be in my thoughts. :angel:

Cybercowboy 12-04-2014 12:06am

Wow, take care y'all!

simpleman68 12-04-2014 12:21am

Damn, I didn't see how nasty this thing has gotten in the last day.
Sustained winds of 180 mph as of tonight. :sadangel:

Prayers for all folks in the way of that bitch. That's a LOT of wind/water.
Scott

island14 12-04-2014 4:38am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280531)
Tim

You and your family get out of there before this thing hits. I am serious. Go to Cebu today.

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/a...-543582206.jpg

As of last night they were only calling for a signal 3 and we were talking about it some thinking this will be a breeze as compared to last years signal 5 Super Typhoon.

I see now that they say this one has increased to a Super Typhoon also.

This map above that you found shows it is going to turn north and the eye will miss us and we will not be in the danger zone.

The map below I have been following shows it is going to drive right over us again..

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/tropical-cyclone

http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/images/ruby_14120318.gif

I know you studied weather some Rob, so please explain this to me..

How in the heck can they say this is going to change track before it gets here?

It's wind! heck it does not have a mind or even know where it is going or what it is going to do itself? :island14:

Last year with Yolanda the tracking showed it was going to go north of us, but at the last moment it zigged when it was suppose to zag and drove right over us.

I'm thinking it easy to track and see the direction where it is going, but they can only just make educated guesses as to any changes in direction. :island14:

------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is late in the day here now so no more boats, but I plan to send Irish and the Kids to the City on the first boat out in the morning.

Better safe than sorry.. and I want to make sure they are all OK.

Last year the house we were in at Dino's place on high ground.. the whole roof was ripped off, I was worried at the time the concrete walls would collapse... and it does happen.

I saw many concrete walls that did not make it last year. :yesnod:

Myself and brother in law Ariel will stay here with the house and try to save all we can from the storm.

island14 12-04-2014 4:50am

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpleman68 (Post 1280641)
Damn, I didn't see how nasty this thing has gotten in the last day.
Sustained winds of 180 mph as of tonight. :sadangel:

Prayers for all folks in the way of that bitch. That's a LOT of wind/water.
Scott

Surprised me to wake up and read the news also..

They named it Ruby here now, and that is my Moms name.

For some reason I feel like Mom is out there watching over us and everything will be ok.

:cert:



Home | Weather Philippines

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Super Typhoon HAGUPIT (RUBY) Update Number 004

HAGUPIT now locally named "Ruby" has rapidly intensified into a Super Typhoon as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early this morning...increasing its threat to Eastern Philippines particularly Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region this weekend
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Super Typhoon HAGUPIT (RUBY) Update Number 005

Super Typhoon HAGUPIT has intensified further as it continues to move quickly across the southeastern part the Philippine Sea...increasing more its threat to Eastern Philippines particularly Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region this weekend

island14 12-04-2014 4:55am

Kind of a funny story from last night while drinking some Rhum with a few of the guys.




I was telling Tata how I do not wish any harm to others, but I do pray that this storm will go north and miss us.

Tata thought about it for a second then said..

"Yeah but... just remember there are a whole lot of people up north praying it right back to us..."

:Jeff '79:

Rob 12-04-2014 5:50am

Quote:

Originally Posted by island14 (Post 1280665)
Kind of a funny story from last night while drinking some Rhum with a few of the guys. I was telling Tata how I do not wish any harm to others, but I do pray that this storm will go north and miss us. Tata thought about it for a second then said.. "Yeah but... just remember there are a whole lot of people up north praying it right back to us..." :Jeff '79:

Lol. Very true.

Glad Irish and the kids are getting out of there. Wish you were also though.

69camfrk 12-04-2014 6:49am

Good luck man. Sendin' some positive thoughts you're way!:seasix:

Rob 12-04-2014 7:39am

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...55802d3c0258e5

Rob 12-04-2014 7:48am

Quote:

Originally Posted by island14 (Post 1280662)
I know you studied weather some Rob, so please explain this to me..

How in the heck can they say this is going to change track before it gets here?

It's wind! heck it does not have a mind or even know where it is going or what it is going to do itself? :island14:

Remember the wind can go only where it is the higher force of energy. Now, there might be another larger pressure system, either high or low, that might be north or south of the typhoon, so the typhoon is going to follow the path of least resistance. The momentum is there to continue the westerly path, but there may be air currents preventing it from moving north or south.

If you want to get real technical - you have to look at things like the isobars which are the linear lines of wind based on a directional inbound or outbound flow.

Look at this map - you can see that there is some strong pressure coming out of Japan right now so my guess is that Ruby will track more south than north.

earth :: an animated map of global wind, weather, and ocean conditions

And there is nothing to the south of Ruby that appears to be holding it back from descending.

Here is a screen capture of it currently if the java applet does not load

http://i60.tinypic.com/1e9qfc.jpg

wwomanC6 12-04-2014 8:00am

:ohnoes: Prayers and positive thoughts for you and your family Tim. :angel:

Rob 12-04-2014 8:10am

http://i62.tinypic.com/bvepg.jpg

LATB 12-04-2014 8:21am

Looks pretty serious.

Get to high ground and hunker down.

island14 12-04-2014 8:34am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280700)
Remember the wind can go only where it is the higher force of energy. Now, there might be another larger pressure system, either high or low, that might be north or south of the typhoon, so the typhoon is going to follow the path of least resistance. The momentum is there to continue the westerly path, but there may be air currents preventing it from moving north or south.

If you want to get real technical - you have to look at things like the isobars which are the linear lines of wind based on a directional inbound or outbound flow.

Look at this map - you can see that there is some strong pressure coming out of Japan right now so my guess is that Ruby will track more south than north.

And there is nothing to the south of Ruby that appears to be holding it back from descending.

Here is a screen capture of it currently if the java applet does not load

Thanks for taking the time to explain this and it's all starting to make sense now.

From what you say and I see the chances are more likely to head more to us than away.

Remember after last years storm I said, what are the odds of this happening again in a lifetime? and I thought they were very slight..

First of all I doubted there would be another storm as big as Yolanda, and even less likely that it would be here again if it did happen.

I see now that this is not as big as Yolanda was yet, but still has a few more days to build up to be as big or even possibly bigger they are saying.

Meanwhile all is calm before the storm here..

Everyone seems relaxed but worried some, today was sunny and beautiful out all day, this evening there is a slight breeze that feels good and normal for this time of the year.

Disco over in Sillion again tonight, we may go later for something to do.

All ferry boats out are cancelled already I just found out awhile ago, even though the weather is fine here for now.. so the only way for Irish and the kids to go is by pump boat, and I am seriously not going to risk putting them on a pump boat.

Rob 12-04-2014 8:34am

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Project NOAH executive director Mahar Lagmay also identified the areas where storm surges will be greatest. Storm surges as high as four meters—the height of a one-storey house—may be expected in Carigara and Babatngon in Northern Leyte; Santa Rita and Basey in Eastern Samar; and Tacloban City.
Tim - at least stay at Dino's and not at your house. You are 3' above sea level and "stuff" can be replaced, you remember our conversation about "stuff" :)

Grey Ghost 12-04-2014 8:43am

Was on the national news this a.m. Get your hunker down on, Tim.

'77Babe 12-04-2014 10:26am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280722)
Tim - at least stay at Dino's and not at your house. You are 3' above sea level and "stuff" can be replaced, you remember our conversation about "stuff" :)

:iagree: Your family needs you around for a while longer.

JStockton 12-04-2014 10:33am

Stay Safe Tim!

syf350 12-04-2014 11:18am

prayers sent....where's OD?

Jobaka 12-04-2014 1:52pm

:willy: Looks like a bad one.


http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc200...41424_hd26.jpg

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/floa...o-animated.gif

http://vortex.accuweather.com/adc200...41429_hd24.jpg



Philippines on Alert for Super Typhoon Hagupit

island14 12-04-2014 2:52pm

These guys were driving around warning everyone about the coming storm yesterday over the loud speakers, and telling everyone to move to high ground when the storm starts.

A lot of people do not have anywhere to go so will stay at the Church or the School with at least concrete walls.


http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_1855.JPG

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_1856.JPG


Poor little Amber my daughter is scared and has her bag all packed and ready to go to the city..

She will be disappointed when she wakes up to hear there are no more boats.

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_1968.JPG

island14 12-04-2014 3:05pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280722)
Tim - at least stay at Dino's and not at your house. You are 3' above sea level and "stuff" can be replaced, you remember our conversation about "stuff" :)

Of course since I have about 48 hours left before the storm hits, I will plan to protect all we can..

We do not have much, but don't want to loose what little we have.

All coconuts will be downed so they do not end up as cannon balls blasting through my roof like the last time...

I know what does and does not need to be moved downstairs to protect it now from experience..

When the power goes out sometime on Saturday.. I will pack up the computer in a plastic sack as it is my job and our income and need to protect it.

But at the end of the day when I have done all I can to pack things away the best I can..

The most important thing is for me to be with my little ones to protect them all.. :yesnod:

I will be right beside them to do the best that I can to make sure they are all ok, the same as the last time.. :seasix:

:cert:

Datawiz 12-04-2014 3:19pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by island14 (Post 1280900)
Of course since I have about 48 hours left before the storm hits, I will plan to protect all we can..

We do not have much, but don't want to loose what little we have.

All coconuts will be downed so they do not end up as cannon balls blasting through my roof like the last time...

I know what does and does not need to be moved downstairs to protect it now from experience..

When the power goes out sometime on Saturday.. I will pack up the computer in a plastic sack as it is my job and our income and need to protect it.

But at the end of the day when I have done all I can to pack things away the best I can..

The most important thing is for me to be with my little ones to protect them all.. :yesnod:

I will be right beside them to do the best that I can to make sure they are all ok, the same as the last time.. :seasix:

:cert:

Just sent your xmas thread another $100. You should try and draw out a nice chunk now ahead of the storm so you have cash available.

:seasix:

Sea Six 12-04-2014 3:22pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by datawiz (Post 1280916)
Just sent your xmas thread another $100. You should try and draw out a nice chunk now ahead of the storm so you have cash available.

:seasix:

That reminds me. I need to go check my PO Box. Prolly a little som'm som'm waiting in there for me.

:hurray:

Datawiz 12-04-2014 3:23pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Six (Post 1280919)
That reminds me. I need to go check my PO Box. Prolly a little som'm som'm waiting in there for me.

:hurray:

Don't forget to take pics! :seasix:

Rob 12-04-2014 4:17pm

No more boats??

YGBSM. MC and Mama are not going to be happy

Rob 12-04-2014 4:25pm

180mph sustained winds and up to 20' surge is what I am reading now Tim.

You need to get the wife and kids somewhere safe please and I would like it if you went with them.

boracayjohnny 12-04-2014 5:08pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1280961)
180mph sustained winds and up to 20' surge is what I am reading now Tim.

You need to get the wife and kids somewhere safe please and I would like it if you went with them.

Bolded for emphasis.

:iagree:

99 pewtercoupe 12-04-2014 5:35pm

Stay safe Tim. AS somebody said earlier...stuff can be replaced, people not so much

Time to :leaving: for higher ground

86RAG 12-04-2014 5:41pm

Hope your area doesn't get hammered again, Tim. :sadangel:

Hope everyone is in a safe spot!

Dan Dlabay 12-04-2014 6:24pm

Will keep you and your family and the people of the Philippines in our prayers. From the reports Tim you need to take your family to high ground inland. Stay safe.

Rob 12-04-2014 7:21pm

SYNOPSIS: AT 4:00 AM TODAY, THE EYE OF TYPHOON “RUBY” WAS LOCATED BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE DATA AT 500 KM EAST OF BORONGAN, EASTERN SAMAR (11.5˚N, 130.0˚E), WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS OF 215 KPH NEAR THE CENTER AND GUSTINESS OF UP TO 250 KPH. IT IS FORECAST TO MOVE WEST NORTHWEST AT 13 KPH. NORTHEAST MONSOON AFFECTING NORTHERN LUZON.
FORECAST: EASTERN VISAYAS, CARAGA REGION, THE PROVINCES OF SORSORGON, MASBATE AND NORTHERN CEBU INCLUDING CEBU CITY AND THE ISLANDS OF BANTAYAN, CAMOTES AND TICAO WILL EXPERIENCE STORMY WEATHER WHILE THE REST OF VISAYAS AND BICOL REGION AND THE PROVINCES OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, CAMIGUIN AND ROMBLON WILL HAVE RAINS WITH GUSTY WINDS AND THE COASTAL WATERS ALONG THESE AREAS WILL BE ROUGH TO VERY ROUGH. THE REGIONS OF CAGAYAN VALLEY, CORDILLERA AND ILOCOS WILL BE CLOUDY WITH LIGHT RAINS. METRO MANILA AND THE REST OF THE COUNTRY WILL HAVE CLOUDY SKIES WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE RAINSHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

Skia 12-04-2014 8:07pm

May providence protect you and your family Tim. Get somewhere safe. :sadangel::sadangel:

CertInsaneC5 12-04-2014 9:21pm

I will pray for you, your family and friends tonight Tim. Gods speed. I hope everything turns out to be a big thunderstorm and nothing more. :seasix:

Be safe. :cert:

Marc 12-04-2014 9:39pm

You owe it to the family to get them and your self some place safe, please do. :cert::seasix:

OddBall 12-04-2014 9:44pm

earth :: an animated map of global wind, weather, and ocean conditions

Rob 12-04-2014 10:03pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by OddBall (Post 1281106)

That pressure system has gotten stronger.

OddBall 12-04-2014 10:13pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1281118)
That pressure system has gotten stronger.

Check the speeds out at different altitudes. Click on the "earth" label.

Chicago 12-04-2014 10:53pm

Damn, my in-laws are in Cebu right now, and aren't leaving until the 10th. This storm looks badass. Yikes.

'77Babe 12-04-2014 11:51pm

Tim, I really hope you get yourself and all of your loved ones to a safer place.

Sea Six 12-05-2014 4:42am

:sadangel:

Rob 12-05-2014 6:41am

Sounds like Tim and family are at the evacuation center with the kids.

I also saw that the storm is weakening and heading a bit north of his island. Hopefully it will just be a bit of rain and that's all.

island14 12-05-2014 7:19am

Irish and the kids all left to higher ground this morning and I have been moving stuff around to better spots to stay dry in case we loose the roof again.

Better safe than sorry I guess..

I just got back home from checking on my family and the feeling is kinda surreal out there tonight.

Not many people out, and the few I saw were carrying sacks of possessions so I assumed they were heading to higher ground places to stay.

The churches and schools are already full of people sleeping there, I guess they wanted to be early to reserve themselves a spot.

The place where Irish wanted to go is over near Sillion on high ground, it's where Tata's mother in law lives, in a group of homes that were built by Islamic Relief.

Nicely built small homes about the size of a one car garage, 14 X 16 foot.. and about 75 of them lined up in rows.

Plenty far enough from the sea and high enough so no problems, and no trees nearby to fall on the homes there either... so that I liked.

Chico my older son came home with me as he was bored there, but we will head back over there sometime tomorrow.

Like Rob said it looks like the eye of the storm is going to pass north of us from the maps online at this time, and the storm has also started to slow down some they say.

So things are looking better now as compared to yesterday anyways..

I think they should just cancel it due to rain myself. :D

island14 12-05-2014 7:23am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicago (Post 1281125)
Damn, my in-laws are in Cebu right now, and aren't leaving until the 10th. This storm looks badass. Yikes.


How well do you like your in-laws? :island14: :D

I think it is still a signal 2 even down in Cebu City, but goes down to a signal 1 further south of there.

VITE1 12-05-2014 7:30am

Good luck and stay safe Tim. :angel:

Rob 12-05-2014 7:40am

Just be safe brother. I don't want anything to happen to anyone there.

island14 12-05-2014 7:54am

Rob I thought about posting this in your Christmas decoration thread but figured here works also..

When you see it.. :lol:

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_2141.jpg

island14 12-05-2014 7:59am

A few pics from where we will stay tomorrow night during the storm, not as fancy as our hut, but probably a lot safer location.

Last house on the left.

I still may transfer everyone over to Dino's place, but Irish is scared to go back there after loosing the roof last year.

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_2142.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_2143.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_2144.jpg

http://freeshopmanual.com/uploads/photos/SAM_2145.jpg

Rob 12-05-2014 9:18am

Woot!!! Now just a tropical storm :dixie:

island14 12-05-2014 9:24am

Where did you see that? :island14:

Getting windy and cold here now, no rain yet.

Rob 12-05-2014 9:38am

Quote:

Originally Posted by island14 (Post 1281243)
Where did you see that? :island14:

Getting windy and cold here now, no rain yet.

One of the twitter feeds started calling it Tropical Storm Hagupit again

island14 12-05-2014 9:46am

Hmmmmm...

If true, that would make me very happy.. :yesnod:

:cert:

Sea Six 12-05-2014 10:05am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1281236)
Woot!!! Now just a tropical storm :dixie:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixievet (Post 1281251)
One of the twitter feeds started calling it Tropical Storm Hagupit again

Uh, NO.


http://www.weather.com/storms/typhoo...pines-tacloban

Rob 12-05-2014 11:36am

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Originally Posted by Sea Six (Post 1281259)

:seasix: I thought it was weird...but i see a lot of the feeds still tweeting tropical storm for some reason.

Jobaka 12-05-2014 12:32pm

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The storm lost, then regained, super typhoon status Friday. By Friday night, it was packing potentially devastating sustained winds of 240 kilometers per hour (150 miles per hour), with even stronger gusts.
Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Hagupit - CNN.com

'77Babe 12-05-2014 1:29pm

Stay safe, Tim.

Chicago 12-05-2014 4:43pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by island14 (Post 1281168)
How well do you like your in-laws? :island14: :D

I think it is still a signal 2 even down in Cebu City, but goes down to a signal 1 further south of there.

They're cool :D They are in a solid building so hopefully they will be okay. You stay safe! Hopefully it won't be as bad as they're saying. Prayers to everyone in the path of this storm.

PortDawg 12-05-2014 7:22pm

Stay Safe Tim !

MrPeabody 12-05-2014 11:08pm

Some more info:

Excite News - 500,000 Filipinos evacuated as storm's path widens

'77Babe 12-06-2014 1:10am

:angel: You guys will be in my thoughts.

island14 12-06-2014 1:36am

If the charts showing the direction of the storm are correct, we will take a hit, but not anywhere near like last year.

The eye will pass just north of us and we will only be hit with the pink area for awhile.

Not sure how long, maybe 6 to 8 hours as this thing is moving slow.

I'm just hoping to still have a roof, and the electric back on again soon.

They will shut the power down sometime today for safety, not sure when but in case it happens soon I wanted to say thanks for all of the prayers and good wishes.

Power will be off for awhile, and cell phones will be down also a few days probably.

Rob will be in touch with with our family down in the city so will be able to update some.


See you all again on the back side of this.

:cert:


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Sea Six 12-06-2014 2:00am

:angel:

Ol Timer 12-06-2014 3:02am

Prayers for you and your family, Tim.

island14 12-06-2014 3:08am

Still have electric for now, but made my post above before it goes out.

It will be hard to say... "well the electric is out now" when they cut it. :lol:

We just used a big rope to tie down the front part of the house to help hold the roof on when it comes.

Thinking about it now, the winds will be coming from the backside after it passes so far, so should go try to find some more rope for the back also if I can.

Lot of the neighbors are tying down their homes also.

Took some pics but my wife has the cord with her...

CertInsaneC5 12-06-2014 4:52am

Stay safe man. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gods speed. :angel:

Rob 12-06-2014 5:50am

Stay safe guys. Tim, I will text Irish to check on you guys, just remind her she can chat me back on FB is she doesn't have load

Rob 12-06-2014 7:24am

Getting close

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CertInsaneC5 12-06-2014 8:27am

:angel:

Rob 12-06-2014 8:27am

Just searching Twitter and saw that power to the island will be shut off at 10pm. That is 33 minutes from now.

CertInsaneC5 12-06-2014 8:30am

What kind of wind speed are they looking at now Dixie?

CertInsaneC5 12-06-2014 8:35am

Never mind. I just found out.

http://www.weather.com/storms/typhoo...pines-tacloban

:ohnoes:

Rob 12-06-2014 8:59am

Quote:

Originally Posted by CertInsaneC5 (Post 1281709)
Never mind. I just found out. http://www.weather.com/storms/typhoo...pines-tacloban :ohnoes:

Right now it is only 25mph winds on his island and still not raining. It is getting closer though.

About one more hour and the winds will start to pick up and about two hours from now it will start to be strong winds.

mrvette 12-06-2014 9:03am

Called Chuck, his wife Fe, is way south on the southern tip of Mindanao outta the projected trouble areas....:dance:

86RAG 12-06-2014 9:32am

Hope this passes with minimal damage, Tim :yesnod:

Rob 12-06-2014 10:42am

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86RAG (Post 1281729)
Hope this passes with minimal damage, Tim :yesnod:

Getting rocky there now. Just got a message from Tim's family and wind is strong.

VITE1 12-06-2014 10:45am

:angel:

Rob 12-06-2014 11:15am

Looking like the worst part will be about 6pm Eastern time today.

Shrike6 12-06-2014 11:32am

Prayers for the PI.


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