Hurricane Helene

[GlampDaddy]

As a former liveaboard sailor on the Gulf Coast of Texas, I've had to make hurricane preparations more often than I care to (or can) remember. But, the last thing I ever thought I would have to do is prepare for a hurricane at Franklin, NC, some 500 miles north of Helene's looming landfall! The coach is full of diesel, the toad was filled-up yesterday, the camp chairs are all put away, etc. Our site preps are complete.
The forecasters are claiming that this storm may be one for the record books. So, I say if you are in Helene's path...GTHO! And, if you can't, then be prepared.
Best wishes!

 

[GypsyR]

I was more than a bit surprised when the predicted path was changed to where it seems to end up at Knoxville.

 

[AbdRahim]

Levellers up or down?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Levellers up or down?

Put out the storm anchor! If you can face her into the coming wind, and park her out from under any questionable trees.

Honestly, you can only do so much! GTHO!!!

 

[AbdRahim]

Put out the storm anchor! If you can face her into the coming wind, and park her out from under any questionable trees.

Honestly, you can only do so much! GTHO!!!

Yup. I know. Praying! Watching neighbors trees swaying in the wind. Got to sit this one out and pray. Would have needed to leave Mon.and travel about 500 miles to get out of the way.

 

[Jim]

Yup. I know. Praying! Watching neighbors trees swaying in the wind. Got to sit this one out and pray. Would have needed to leave Mon.and travel about 500 miles to get out of the way.

Where are you right now, AbdRahim?

Here at Deer Springs, we're told to expect gusts to 55mph by 6:00am tomorrow (Friday).

 

[AbdRahim]

Where are you right now, AbdRahim?

Here at Deer Springs, we're told to expect gusts to 55mph by 6:00am tomorrow (Friday), and upwards of 75mph on Saturday morning.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Buddy, Buddy, Buddy! At the first indications a hurricane was heading my way, we went the other way. It only took me experiencing one to learn that lesson. Plus, if you didn't get out of Houston early, you probably won't get out.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Levellers up or down?

We tried to escape Fiona in 2022. It was to hit Halifax Nova Scotia fairly hard so we moved inland.....but not far enough. These things change course quickly.

Anyway. We survived unscathed. We parked a field out in the open away from trees. We dropped the levelers just so that they took a very small amount of weight. There are two wind forces depending on how close it hits. We were tail into the wind for the first set and once the eye passed we were nose into it. It howled and the coach rocked. We couldn't see much cause it hit at night. FYI.....I wouldn't do it again and we only experienced one that was not full force.

Good luck.

Darrell

 

[Jim]

Buddy, Buddy, Buddy! At the first indications a hurricane was heading my way, we went the other way. It only took me experiencing one to learn that lesson. Plus, if you didn't get out of Houston early, you probably won't get out.

He's here at Deer Springs!

 

[BGMAC]

Here is a path projection I just downloaded. It looks like the corner of Fl and south Ga will have a rough time. As it goes north winds should die down pretty quick.

 

[Jim]

I'll add this one as well.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Buddy, Buddy, Buddy! At the first indications a hurricane was heading my way, we went the other way. It only took me experiencing one to learn that lesson. Plus, if you didn't get out of Houston early, you probably won't get out.

I was pretty sure we were safe at 500 miles from potential landfall, in the NC mountains, and on the side of a mountain at Deer Springs RV Park. I still think we're fine, but got the 'go bags' ready anyway.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I'll add this one as well.

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We're looking pretty much in the center of the projected path.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Levellers up or down?

My jacks are down...not looking like the best time for air leveling.

 

[AbdRahim]

Where are you right now, AbdRahim?

Here at Deer Springs, we're told to expect gusts to 55mph by 6:00am tomorrow (Friday).

North central Fl. Fortunately, unless it turns, I am on the edge. At times the tall pine tres look like a black gospel choir swaying in the wind.

 

[J&JD]

My jacks are down...not looking like the best time for air

My jacks are down...not looking like the best time for air leveling.

A couple of years ago we were coming across Wyoming on 80. There was a late season storm with wind gusts up to 80 mph. We were so grateful to our Active Air sysrem. Luckily we had reservations at a rv park in Cheyenne. It was interesting to see all the trucks parked everywhere. We had to put in our big slide to preserve the topper, and luckily did not have to put in the others. When we were able to proceed the next morning, there were overturned trucks It was a miserable night with the huge wind, but ok! Take care, and please let us all know if all is good. Judy D

 

[DennisT]

Shout out to the Spartan Service Center.

Had fun flats installed today and were headed in the direction of Florida tomorrow - storm is huge and we’d be heading into it.

They were nice enough to let us stay parked right here until Saturday instead.

Charlotte Michigan is looking like a good place to be for a couple days.

You all stay safe.

 

[Neal]

And I keep wanting to move to Florida, right up until these spit balls happen and then it's a no.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

When looking at total rainfall forecasts yesterday on NOAA, it amazed me to see that western NC (not FL or GA) was forecast to have the highest rainfall amount.
Hopefully those of you in that area stay dry and safe.