Typhoon MUIFA - observations and damage reports from Okinawa

[rdhdstpchld]

Hearing alot of folks are going to start tying stuff down and preparing today ahead of the official TCCOR's...everyone is talking how long it has been since a storm this strong has come to Okinawa.

I keep waking up expecting to see some sudden turn/twist/veering off...nothing. We are planning to batten down the patio stuff today; ratcheting cargo straps worked great for songda, let's hope they do the same here

[angelisagemini]

Hey, I'm new here. We're going to go out this morning and replace the items we used during Songda, just some water and food and batteries. I'm hoping it's not so bad, I just did our freezer cooking and I'll be so bummed if all of that food goes bad!

[Infdidoll]

Looks like Kadena Weather just put this out: http://weather.kadenaforcesupport.com/update/tcir.html

[euro6208]

be ready and stay safe...

[StormingB81]

just got home from the store..no water or bread..first time I seen it like this before TCCOR 3

[Infdidoll]

Try Foster for water...my husband JUST walked in the door. He said they were out of bread, but they still had plenty of water.

[StormingB81]

Thats where I was..lol at 630 and they had all but like 20 cases left..lol

[Typhoon Hunter]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question. Can't you guys just go to 711 and stock up or are you restricted to getting supplies on base?

[StormingB81]

we can go off base

[Infdidoll]

After I said this typhoon had a stupid name it bombed the last time...I'll try not to say that again -- (But I'll be thinking it!) I'm off to bed - had a VERY long day today, but will be interested to see what happens tomorrow. I worry that if this typhoon doesn't hit us people around here are going to swear off weather forecasts in the future (aka. little boy who cried wolf). For once, people are taking it seriously.

[StormingB81]

From what I am reading right now..they do not expect to accelerate TCCOR conditions stating those will start on Wednesday..

[artist]

all of you stay safe. And be sure to be prepared. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

[StormingB81]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question. Can't you guys just go to 711 and stock up or are you restricted to getting supplies on base?

Sorry was half asleep when I answered..we cna go to family mart which is like 7-11 (it is on every corner..lol) and they have super markets in which some people like to shop there because they like japanese food better so no we arnt restricted

[Typhoon Hunter]

Sorry was half asleep when I answered..we cna go to family mart which is like 7-11 (it is on every corner..lol) and they have super markets in which some people like to shop there because they like japanese food better so no we arnt restricted

Gotta love Family Mart! My shop of choice when stocking up on last minute supplies to last me 3 days in Japan or Taiwan. Normally it's the instant noodles which empty the shelves first but luckily for me I don't like them.

Canned coffee, potato crisps and cheese snacks are my choice for a healthy and balanced typhoon diet

[rdhdstpchld]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question. Can't you guys just go to 711 and stock up or are you restricted to getting supplies on base?

Sorry was half asleep when I answered..we cna go to family mart which is like 7-11 (it is on every corner..lol) and they have super markets in which some people like to shop there because they like japanese food better so no we arnt restricted

Yes, we can stock up anywhere - but with the exchange rate, it's best to shop on base where prices are "normal" and in USD, not yen. We all get paid in dollars, so when you spend yen on something, it's "paying through the nose" -- (ok, we also get a cost-of-living adjustment in our pay, but it still hurts to pay $7/gallon for gas when on base it's $3.77) -- so no, you're not STUCK if the base is out - but you will pay an awful lot more -- hence why everyone storms the commissary and BX/PX first...

[Typhoon Hunter]

Haha I gotcha. Especially with the exchange rate right now. Thanks for the insight!

[Infdidoll]

So when are you getting here, James? Let us know, as always, if you need any help with anything. You have friends in Okinawa!

P.S. Typhoon food of choice? Orion, Orion, and more Orion...

[Typhoon Hunter]

So when are you getting here, James? Let us know, as always, if you need any help with anything. You have friends in Okinawa!

P.S. Typhoon food of choice? Orion, Orion, and more Orion...

Haha one of the many reasons I love visiting the Ryukus:



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Hopefully arrive 3pm tomorrow, will call airline after 06z JMA forecast comes out!

[Infdidoll]

Great beer...One of the few beers I like in the can as well as draft. Love Guinness, but it's just not the same if it's not draft...and poured by a skilled bartender who knows how to pour one.

Winds here seem to be increasing. Beautiful, sunny day out there, but windy as all hell. Looking good on radar!

[StormingB81]

What makes me nervous if somehow this things turns away from us and the crowd goes and yet again it turns and stop preparing for them..because I have heard it a few times today.."Oh, I haven't dont a thing..it will miss like all the others"