We are still 36 hours out & he is already losing his voice.
This is definitely not the worst storm I've seen & for most Floridians, this isn't our first rodeo by any means, but wow, people are freaking out over this one. Yes, the rapid intensification is bad, but it has been really since Irma. It's not like we didn't know that the waters in the Gulf are like 90 Fahrenheit. This is an effect of climate change.
Prepare accordingly & follow the old adage: you hide from the wind, run from the water. If you are in a flood zone, evacuate now. The rest of you not in storm surge or flooding areas, just calm down & ride it out. If you are on the eastern side of the track (myself included), don't be shocked if there are some tornadoes or tornado warnings.
Be like me & just watch Twister during the hurricane! Also, make sure your extra battery packs are charged. Look for recipes now for Hurricanes just in case you lose wifi.
Also, for the non-Floridians, there will be people out doing stupid stuff. It's Florida. You shouldn't be surprised by this.
Things that bother & irritate me a stupid amount as a Floridian (& amazingly this has nothing to do with politics)...
When people refer to alligator Loki as a crocodile or call him Croki instead of something like Lokigator.
That is very clearly an alligator. Alligators & crocodiles are very different. I literally see an alligator, maybe every couple of days here in Florida & live within a football field of probably at least a couple. From the coloring to the snout. Very clearly a gator.
Also, no, if you're being chased by an alligator, do not run in zig zags. They won't chase you for very long. They tend to lunge more than really chase.
Thank you for attending my TED talk for non-Floridians.