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#1 Postby chris_fit » Sat Sep 04, 2004 11:34 am

VERY WINDY....

Rain calmed down a little bit but i think it's coming again.
I still have power but it's in and out.

The Streets are ok. I went driving around and few small trees down. Some debris in the road.

I'll keep you guys updated.
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#2 Postby das8929 » Sat Sep 04, 2004 11:36 am

Here in Jupiter there are sustained winds of im guessing about 60 mph and gusts to 80. ALOT of trees are down, and flooding is beginning :eek: .
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#3 Postby chris_fit » Sat Sep 04, 2004 2:38 pm

UPDATE 3:37

Winds have picked up even more.

Went out again.

Saw a few traffic lights hanging down here in S Melbourne/Palm Bay....

Few trees down. Extreme ponding on roads. Ditches filling up with water arleady.

Getting hard to drive but I will try to go out in a few hours again.

Power is still on, but flickering
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#4 Postby tronbunny » Sat Sep 04, 2004 2:45 pm

Chris,

Please don't go back out....
"It's not the wind, its what's in it"
In a few hours, the overcast should make it darker.
It will be difficult to judge water depth and officials, if they are out, are arresting people, here.
We have a curfew in Osceola, doesn't Brevard?
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#5 Postby chris_fit » Sat Sep 04, 2004 2:46 pm

Yes... only in evacuated areas though.
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#6 Postby southerngale » Sat Sep 04, 2004 2:57 pm

Chris, you can see the damage after Frances is gone. Don't risk your safety by driving around during the hurricane.
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#7 Postby Dmetal81 » Sat Sep 04, 2004 3:03 pm

According to the news, Brevard is now under a curfew, the whole county as of 3pm EST. You should no longer be out and about, not only do you create a danger for yourself, but those that may have to rescue you if you get into trouble.
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