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Even if Hurricane Matthew does not hit Florida or the Carolinas directly this is already going to be a very costly, damaging storm. The parallel trajectory will really create damage from storm surge, large and dangerous rip currents, massive amounts of rain, and wind (possible tornadoes from the rain/storm bands.)
People, especially tourists, love to play in the water during storms. I'd see them every time in South Florida. But the rip current make it very dangerous because you cannot see them. They can basically suck you under and carry you hundreds of feet.
Hope the storm moves more northeast but the models are saying it will not.
malaise
(268,997 posts)from receiving non-stop coverage.
Matthew is a deadly serious hurricane but since the really bad part is on the eastern side, the US eastern coastline will get a swipe as opposed to severe damage.
titaniumsalute
(4,742 posts)How is it in Jamaica this morning?
malaise
(268,997 posts)Folks on the coast in about five parishes (counties) are taking facing the worst. That said, there is nothing going on here can be compared with Haiti or indeed DR. The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos will also suffer severe damage.
titaniumsalute
(4,742 posts)I have friends who live in Nassau and in Freeport. Both have left to NYC where they have family for the storm.
malaise
(268,997 posts)after hearing what was supposed to come our way. I called them last night and asked them if they want to come here . Of course Miami (like Jamaica) is not likely to take a serious hit.
titaniumsalute
(4,742 posts)...it would be the Space Coast up through Jville. Hope not.