Hurricane Matthew

Triple Jim · October 6th, 2016, 07:25 AM

It looks pretty grim for anyone on the east coast of Florida, and only slightly better for Georgia, and southern South Carolina, and I'm sure nearby areas will suffer as well. I have friends on Merritt Island, FL, and they may not have much left when it's over. The Intellicast prediction is for winds over 110 mph there. Everyone stay safe!

csmith12 · October 6th, 2016, 07:28 AM

Stay safe ya'lls!

NevadaWolf · October 6th, 2016, 10:49 AM

Mr/Mrs @Motofool, you better check in when it's safe for you to do so.

CC Cowboy · October 6th, 2016, 11:32 AM

Got to Daytona for Biketoberfest early. Seems like it will be a Hurricane party first. Leaving the bike in the garage and getting the surf board out.

Snake · October 6th, 2016, 02:20 PM

Everyone on the east coast please stay safe and evacuate if it gets close!

CaliGrrl · October 6th, 2016, 02:59 PM

So far, the reports from my friends seem to be ok. Hoping everybody stays safe! I think most people are evacuating when told to go, so they'll be in safer areas.

Triple Jim · October 6th, 2016, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Got to Daytona for Biketoberfest early. Seems like it will be a Hurricane party first. Leaving the bike in the garage and getting the surf board out.

If it takes the current predicted path, the Daytona coast could see 100+ mph wind for a few hours, and a 6-9 ft. storm surge. I don't know about staying around for a party.

CC Cowboy · October 6th, 2016, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

If it takes the current predicted path, the Daytona coast could see 100+ mph wind for a few hours, and a 6-9 ft. storm surge. I don't know about staying around for a party.

So, are you saying wind surfing will be fun? I'm partying either way (dead or alive).

Koala · October 6th, 2016, 04:23 PM

went to my trusty old fave news channel for an update, oh to see familiar faces even after being out of Tampa for 8 years...especially Chief Meteorologist Steve Jerve, man I've seen so much of him on tv during hurricane season. Doesn't look like it will be much for Tampa, just tropical storm strength winds, but the east coast is going to get their bums kicked with high winds and storm surge. Good thing Florida changed the building codes after Andrew. Most buildings should hold up to the wind.

tried to embed the video update but it wouldn't work so here is the link

http://wfla.com/2016/10/04/tracking-...-of-tampa-bay/

Motofool · October 6th, 2016, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Mr/Mrs @Motofool, you better check in when it's safe for you to do so.

All shutters are installed and the Ninja is inside the garage.
Wind is blowing hard now and rain is abundant.
The worst part will be late night.
Power is now flicking and ready to disappear for several days.

Thanks, Teri

http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar...t=N0R&loop=yes

Motofool · October 8th, 2016, 11:04 AM

@Spencerrides

@Triple Jim

Triple Jim · October 8th, 2016, 11:29 AM

I hope you came through OK, Hernan. Same with everyone else in the way of the storm. I'm not in any danger here. I'm an hour north of Raleigh, in an area that can't flood. We're just getting a day an a half of moderate rain, and the wind is around 15 to 20 until midday tomorrow.

Motofool · October 8th, 2016, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I hope you came thought OK, Hernan......

Thanks!
The eye of the hurricane (strongest winds) went by off shore and 75 mph was the max we felt here.
The damage was mostly down trees, electric cables and fences.

Triple Jim · October 8th, 2016, 12:03 PM

Where are you, somewhere near Miami?

Motofool · October 8th, 2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Where are you, somewhere near Miami?

Palm Beach county.

Triple Jim · October 8th, 2016, 12:30 PM

I watched the track pretty closely because of my friends on Merritt Island. You really did come pretty close to real trouble, and I'm glad it missed giving you a direct hit. My Mother in Law is now waiting for it to pass by her house in North Myrtle Beach, and it's pretty messy there now, with flooding and wind damage.

Snake · October 8th, 2016, 04:56 PM

Looks like this storm is going to stick around for a while.

Triple Jim · October 8th, 2016, 05:01 PM

It's headed east now, and most of the computer models show it staying out in the Atlantic Ocean, but one still shows it heading back down to the Caribbean. Who knows? (and he ain't tellin')

Motofool · October 8th, 2016, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I watched the track pretty closely because of my friends on Merritt Island. You really did come pretty close to real trouble, and I'm glad it missed giving you a direct hit. My Mother in Law is now waiting for it to pass by her house in North Myrtle Beach, and it's pretty messy there now, with flooding and wind damage.

As it got closer to land, it had less wind speed, but it did more damage over the Daytona-Jacksonville area.
Nothing compared to what Haiti, Cuba and Bahamas experienced, though.
It brings a lot of rain for sure.

Copied from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Matthew

"At least 900 deaths have been attributed to the storm, including 877 in Haiti and 17 in the United States, making it the deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Stan in 2005, which killed more than 1,600 in Central America and Mexico. With the storm causing damages estimated in excess of US$5 billion, it was also the costliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Sandy."

Jahjahwarrior · October 8th, 2016, 07:09 PM

It was a total non event in West Palm Beach...can't wait to get out riding again this weekend! Had to unpack the garage to get the bike out...so much stuff stored for nothing at all...

Snake · October 9th, 2016, 06:41 AM

You can never tell what these hurricanes will do so it's better to be safe and not sorry.

snot · October 9th, 2016, 05:44 PM

I hope all our members are safe and ok.

Prayers for all of those in the path of the storm

CC Cowboy · October 11th, 2016, 09:46 AM

I lost my dock but nothing else. I didn't even lose power so I had A/C, TV, cold beer, hot food, but others around me were not so lucky.

Triple Jim · October 11th, 2016, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

I lost my dock but nothing else. I didn't even lose power so I had A/C, TV, cold beer, hot food, but others around me were not so lucky.

Sorry you lost a dock, but... The storm made it to Indiana?

Alex · October 11th, 2016, 01:47 PM

It was a pretty big dock.

MrAtom · October 14th, 2016, 02:03 PM

Why do they name them American names? I think it'd be cool if they called one Hurricane Obliterator or something.

Motofool · October 15th, 2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MrAtom

Why do they name them American names? I think it'd be cool if they called one Hurricane Obliterator or something.

No other hurricane will be named Matthews.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames.shtml

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames_history.shtml

October 6th, 2016, 07:25 AM	#1
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Hurricane Matthew It looks pretty grim for anyone on the east coast of Florida, and only slightly better for Georgia, and southern South Carolina, and I'm sure nearby areas will suffer as well. I have friends on Merritt Island, FL, and they may not have much left when it's over. The Intellicast prediction is for winds over 110 mph there. Everyone stay safe!

October 6th, 2016, 07:28 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Stay safe ya'lls! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 6th, 2016, 10:49 AM	#3
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October 6th, 2016, 11:32 AM	#4
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Got to Daytona for Biketoberfest early. Seems like it will be a Hurricane party first. Leaving the bike in the garage and getting the surf board out. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 8th, 2016, 11:04 AM	#11
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	@Spencerrides @Triple Jim __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

October 6th, 2016, 02:20 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Everyone on the east coast please stay safe and evacuate if it gets close!

October 6th, 2016, 02:59 PM	#6
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	So far, the reports from my friends seem to be ok. Hoping everybody stays safe! I think most people are evacuating when told to go, so they'll be in safer areas.

October 6th, 2016, 04:23 PM	#9
Koala ninjette.org sage Name: Koala Location: Ohio Join Date: May 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2017 Ninja 300 Winter Test Edition Posts: 589 MOTM - May '18	went to my trusty old fave news channel for an update, oh to see familiar faces even after being out of Tampa for 8 years...especially Chief Meteorologist Steve Jerve, man I've seen so much of him on tv during hurricane season. Doesn't look like it will be much for Tampa, just tropical storm strength winds, but the east coast is going to get their bums kicked with high winds and storm surge. Good thing Florida changed the building codes after Andrew. Most buildings should hold up to the wind. tried to embed the video update but it wouldn't work so here is the link http://wfla.com/2016/10/04/tracking-...-of-tampa-bay/

October 8th, 2016, 11:29 AM	#12
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I hope you came through OK, Hernan. Same with everyone else in the way of the storm. I'm not in any danger here. I'm an hour north of Raleigh, in an area that can't flood. We're just getting a day an a half of moderate rain, and the wind is around 15 to 20 until midday tomorrow.

October 8th, 2016, 12:03 PM	#14
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Where are you, somewhere near Miami?

October 8th, 2016, 12:30 PM	#16
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I watched the track pretty closely because of my friends on Merritt Island. You really did come pretty close to real trouble, and I'm glad it missed giving you a direct hit. My Mother in Law is now waiting for it to pass by her house in North Myrtle Beach, and it's pretty messy there now, with flooding and wind damage.

October 8th, 2016, 04:56 PM	#17
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks like this storm is going to stick around for a while.

October 8th, 2016, 05:01 PM	#18
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	It's headed east now, and most of the computer models show it staying out in the Atlantic Ocean, but one still shows it heading back down to the Caribbean. Who knows? (and he ain't tellin')

October 8th, 2016, 07:09 PM	#20
Jahjahwarrior ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: West palm beach, fl Join Date: May 2015 Motorcycle(s): 96 ninja 250 Posts: 20	It was a total non event in West Palm Beach...can't wait to get out riding again this weekend! Had to unpack the garage to get the bike out...so much stuff stored for nothing at all...

October 9th, 2016, 06:41 AM	#21
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	You can never tell what these hurricanes will do so it's better to be safe and not sorry.

October 9th, 2016, 05:44 PM	#22
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	I hope all our members are safe and ok. Prayers for all of those in the path of the storm __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

October 11th, 2016, 09:46 AM	#23
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I lost my dock but nothing else. I didn't even lose power so I had A/C, TV, cold beer, hot food, but others around me were not so lucky. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

October 11th, 2016, 01:47 PM	#25
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	It was a pretty big dock. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 14th, 2016, 02:03 PM	#26
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	Why do they name them American names? I think it'd be cool if they called one Hurricane Obliterator or something.

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