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rubbersole

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42. I rode out Mathew in New Smyrna Beach.

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 04:56 PM

Oct 2025

Gusts of 100. Sustained winds of 80+. We have an oak tree in the front yard and branches were slapping the ground. How that tree didn't uproot I'll never know. 175mph would have taken our roof off. Hoping everyone in the islands makes it through OK.

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At this stage, WNW is way better than NE [View all] malaise Oct 2025 OP

Be safe! Dave in VA Oct 2025 #1

Dear God..I just looked at the site..Hurricane center.. chouchou Oct 2025 #2

One of the sensors they used recorded a very brief gust of 210 knots Just_Vote_Dem Oct 2025 #3

Thanks...That's bad-ass Tornado talkin' Whew! chouchou Oct 2025 #15

That's like..... NorthStarStCentrist Oct 2025 #26

I rode out Mathew in New Smyrna Beach. rubbersole Oct 2025 #42

Stay strong lame54 Oct 2025 #4

I'm so happy to see you posting today Malaise! barbtries Oct 2025 #5

Just rain - some mild wind earlier but we're expecting a rough 24 or so hours malaise Oct 2025 #8

yes. barbtries Oct 2025 #10

Good to hear you're safe malaise KS Toronado Oct 2025 #30

The problem will be cable and internet malaise Oct 2025 #33

Hugs to you , Malaise WhiteTara Oct 2025 #6

Good grief, Malaise! please stay safe rurallib Oct 2025 #7

Well I may miss my 21st DU anniversary on Thursday malaise Oct 2025 #9

I will be happy to watch Jeopardy for you rurallib Oct 2025 #11

Happy 21st Anniversary, malaise! 🍾🥂 littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #13

LOL malaise Oct 2025 #14

I know, not exactly how you expected to celebrate. Big party later!! littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #17

Happy anniversary, mal... MiHale Oct 2025 #22

I hope not! H2O Man Oct 2025 #44

LOL malaise Oct 2025 #46

Stay encouraged. We've got your back. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #12

Mountains Roy Rolling Oct 2025 #16

Mountains mean Mudslides. WNC was devastated by mud after Florence. littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #19

Didn't want to say anything canetoad Oct 2025 #18

The Weather Channel said 30" of rain, holy shit! BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #20

We are all hoping for the best for you, your family and friends. appleannie1 Oct 2025 #21

Let us know how it's going as you're able to. It must be terrifying. Vinca Oct 2025 #23

MALAISE!! Billsdaughter Oct 2025 #24

The miracle already happened malaise Oct 2025 #25

Thank goodness!!! Billsdaughter Oct 2025 #61

So, your area is Kingston? FarPoint Oct 2025 #64

St Andrew really malaise Oct 2025 #66

Thank you for clarifying.... FarPoint Oct 2025 #67

Thinking of you Malaise!!! CaptainTruth Oct 2025 #27

Damm, it's 175 mph now. ananda Oct 2025 #28

K&R spanone Oct 2025 #29

My family never made it out. mercuryblues Oct 2025 #31

Damn malaise Oct 2025 #34

Oh no!! Nittersing Oct 2025 #37

They go every year for a week. mercuryblues Oct 2025 #49

They'll be fine malaise Oct 2025 #50

pretty sure you are right. mercuryblues Oct 2025 #57

Thanks malaise Oct 2025 #59

Damn, tough times. Hang in there Malaise... Wounded Bear Oct 2025 #32

Put on a bike helmet and a life jacket until it's over. 1WorldHope Oct 2025 #35

Be safe. malaise. debm55 Oct 2025 #36

Thanks for the camera link! Nittersing Oct 2025 #38

Cameras are everywhere malaise Oct 2025 #39

Here's the Half Way link for anyone interested Nittersing Oct 2025 #40

This one will be important - Westmoreland malaise Oct 2025 #41

Our eyes will be on Jamaica the next couple of days. yellow dahlia Oct 2025 #51

Steady rain now by me and in malaise Oct 2025 #54

Glad to hear from you . Thanks for checking in. IcyPeas Oct 2025 #43

Brasnov/trump nukes Cherokee100 Oct 2025 #45

I keep checking in with Kingston radio stations Warpy Oct 2025 #47

My artist friend is in Jamaica, his dad just got out of hospital MagickMuffin Oct 2025 #48

Thanks malaise Oct 2025 #52

Good to here. I was wondering where you are located. It matters Lochloosa Oct 2025 #53

Stay Strong - Jamaica Strong! Nictuku Oct 2025 #55

Each subsequent forecast has moved the projected landfall to the west surfered Oct 2025 #56

Appreciate your reports JohnnyLib2 Oct 2025 #58

Thinking of you! nt 2 Meow Momma Oct 2025 #60

Been thinking of you! Stay Safe! Happy 21 DU Anniversary in Advance! electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #62

Thanks malaise Oct 2025 #65

Haven't been on DU today till now almost 7PM Will see if u have posted elsewhere electric_blue68 Oct 2025 #69

Take care. applegrove Oct 2025 #63

Good luck to you and all Jamaicans. NNadir Oct 2025 #68