Based on no research whatsoever and in fact, largely assumption,
The centers of redneck climate change denial being utterly twatted by climate change driven extreme weather
Irma was seven years ago. There was flooding for Ian (2 years ago) but not near us (East Orlando). Central Florida used to be fairly free of this stuff as hurricanes usually die down significantly once they move inland. This has changed. Can’t imagine why.
Still, it’s the coasts that get absolutely mangled (for the most part). And even with the frequency this is looking like being the first time Tampa gets a direct hit in a century.
We've got lots of estimates, most within a not too broad range, but not until the storm actually hits (and frankly not even then) do we get some certainty.
Woke up at quarter to 6 this morning for no good reason. Means I get a good start on the day but I'm going to be knackered later just as I'm getting ready to go out.
Took me a fortnight to shake off the bug Little Miss BW brought home from school. Had a week feeling well and now come down with another horrible cold. Fuck sake.