And just like that, the Dreaded "M" appears on NHC's latest Dorian forecast.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

Batten down the hatches, my fellow Floridians. It'll be a gusty Labor Day.

[Raine1967]

1. Please forgive me for not knowing this, but what does the M mean?

I feel kinda dumb asking, but I am at a loss.

ETA: It's not Monsoon, is it?

[True Dough]

2. Near the bottom of the map

It shows that M means winds of greater than 110 mph.

[Raine1967]

4. Thank you!

I see it now. I need more coffee.

[maryellen99]

3. Major Hurricane

Anything above 115 mph is considered a major hurricane.

[Raine1967]

5. Thank you!

I see it now!

[Yavin4]

6. Can't we just nuke it?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

7. Even before Trump, I would always roll my eyes at the idiots who suggested that "solution."

Who knew that the supposed "President" of the United States would end up being one such idiot?

[lapfog_1]

8. "I'm going to DisneyWorld!!!" - Dorian

[spinbaby]

18. New Star Wars land opening at Disney World

Dorian is apparently a Star Wars fan and is visiting Galaxy’s Edge for its first weekend.

[Captain Zero]

9. This is bad, if it hits the Doral at 110 mph think of all the Bed Bugs lost...

Thoughts and Prayers.

[PJMcK]

10. Here's the (evil) thought that occurred to me

If the landfall is a bit south of the 8 AM Monday projection, Dorian will roar across a certain private club near Palm Beach.

Trump: I'm like the second coming of God.

God: Nice club you have there in Florida, Donald. It'd be a shame if something happened to it.

Trump: I'm the greatest president in the history of the world!

God: Buh-bye!

[malaise]

11. You mean he will show KingCon of Israel

who is the chosen one?

[eShirl]

13. !

[malaise]

14. If others weren't in the way

I would will this one on

[lpbk2713]

12. It's crossing over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream.

That will give it more strength.

I'm a little bit to the west of that last "M". I expect a lot of rain if nothing else.

[GulfCoast66]

23. I'm in Lake County. We are prepared but I don't think it hits Florida.

In my 32 years in Florida, every storm predicted to hit the east coast, with the exception of the 2 storm in 2004, have turned North.

We will see.

[Rabrrrrrr]

25. When I watched Roker this morning, either the European or American model had it turning and

going up the coast.

I wish I could remember which one. The other model had it going right through Florida and into the Gulf on the other side.

I hope it just decides to give up and shuts down, but unfortunately that's not realistic. So I can only hope it hits less-populated areas and does minimal damage and everyone survives.

[Tech]

15. So is trump maybe going to maraloco this week end. I mean, being godlike and all,

He could blow it away from land.

[gratuitous]

16. One good hamberder fart should do it

If Dorian gets anywhere near Mar-a-Lago or his Doral resort, I wonder how long it will take Trump to apply for disaster relief funds?

[Tech]

17. In thinking he's already applied.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

19. If you don't mind a little bit of shameless self-promotion.....

....One of my better pieces from last year:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211271994

[Tech]

29. That was beautiful.

[klook]

28. Maybe Puerto Rico can send him some paper towels. (nt)

[drthais]

20. 'M' is new

I've lived in Louisiana all my life.

There's 'TS' for Tropical Storm and 'H' for Hurrcane.

They have added this 'M' thing, which I suppose is Major, but this is BRAND new.
As we know down here, they are ALL major.
Even an un-named storm - a tropical depression - can bring 20 or more inches of rain
and result in devastating flooding....as did 'The Remnants Of Allison' so many years ago
and of course let us not forget 2016...
over and over
my husband and I have decided that Louisiana needs a new license plate

Louisiana = State of Disaster

[Tommy_Carcetti]

21. I think they added the M for Major last year.

But yeah I know what you mean.

I remember Hurricane Irma two years ago. My part of Florida was far enough removed from the center of the storm where we only got tropical storm force winds, but it was still almost an entire day of constant 40-60 mph winds. And parts of the area were out of power for several days thereafter. It wasn't nearly as impressive as Wilma in 2005 when we got a direct hit by the eye, but it was no picnic.

[W T F]

22. Maybe it will make land fall @ Mar A Lago

[Tommy_Carcetti]

24. I wouldn't like that.

Due to my proximity to the Madman's Golden Palace.

[JennyMominFL]

26. Its heading right for me!

Its heading right for me. I'm in East Orlando.

[voteearlyvoteoften]

27. I'm Mid East coast Fl now

Water temp has been @ 87 past two weeks. Warmer than usual. Cloud cover will drop temp a bit but it’s time to check the generator!

[durablend]

30. Trump no doubt has the nukes ready

Or the paper towels, whichever may be the case....

[lunasun]

31. Take care all & keep us updated if u can

Did it hit PR as predicted?

[corbettkroehler]

32. It Accelerated From S, Right Past H, To M On The Long-Range Forecast, Just As Maria Did Last Year

Abnormally warm water will do that.

Remember, though, climate change is a hoax.