Anybody else live in Florida and riding out hurricane Idalia?

We live in South West Florida. The storm is not supposed to come ashore anywhere near us, but we are supposed to have 2 to 4 foot storm surge and 3 inches of rain. Even though Idalia isn't supposed to make landfall until tomorrow morning the outer bands of rain started 15 minutes ago. Stay safe everyone.

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Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

I live in Southern Florida and we'll probably get some wind and rain here. Unless you live north of Tampa, I am pretty sure the SW Florida areas of Naples, Ft. Myers and Cape Coral will be fine.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Barefooter25 That was our thinking too. That's why we stayed this time. Did you stay for Ian?

Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

@Musicman I live in Southeastern Florida. The Miami area didn't get alot of rain and wind from Ian.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Barefooter25 That's great news. We got hammered! My insurance company didn't pay up. We had to do the repairs ourselves.

Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

@Musicman I'm sorry to hear that. Can't believe your insurance didn't pay. It's absurd!!

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Barefooter25 Yes it is. We pay for top of the line insurance only to get blown off. 😡

Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

@Musicman Maybe it's time to find a new insurance company. DeSantis needs to come back and fix our state's insurance mess.

Musicman · 61-69, M

@Barefooter25 Yes he does!