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How has Tropical Storm Idalia affected your travel plans?
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:26 am
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:26 am
Soon to be Hurricane. We were planning on leaving tomorrow and doing Disney , now I’m thinking leaving Thursday. I’m sure getting gas once we are in around Orlando is going to be long lines
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:31 am to BowDownToLSU
It will be a shitshow beginning today especially after the last hurricane taking almost the same path. Orlando was hit pretty hard with flooding. Hopefully the hurricane will go further north this time. Always something with LSU and hurricanes
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:35 am to BowDownToLSU
currently worried about the surge since our hotel is in downtown Tampa
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:37 am to BowDownToLSU
Flying Shreveport to Orlando Friday morning. Hopefully our plans don’t have to change.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:39 am to BowDownToLSU
Not leaving until Friday. Hoping it rotates west.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:41 am to BowDownToLSU
We are flying out Saturday so hope we are good.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:48 am to BowDownToLSU
No changes for us.
Still flying up Wednesday night into Tampa and driving directly over to Disney World
Still flying up Wednesday night into Tampa and driving directly over to Disney World
Posted on 8/28/23 at 6:52 am to LSUfan4444
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Still flying up Wednesday night into Tampa and driving directly over to Disney World
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:13 am to BowDownToLSU
Supposed to be flying out 4 PM Wednesday.
Hopefully that doesn’t change.
Hopefully that doesn’t change.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:17 am to LSUfan4444
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Still flying up Wednesday night into Tampa
We are flying out Thursday, hoping the delayed flights from early in the week aren't affecting us.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:18 am to BowDownToLSU
Flying into Orlando Thursday afternoon. Disney Friday, Universal Saturday. Hoping nothing changes.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:19 am to FLBooGoTigs1
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It will be a shitshow beginning today especially after the last hurricane taking almost the same path. Orlando was hit pretty hard with flooding.
I'm sorry but this isn't accurate at all. Not the same track at all. Ian went in at Fort Myers and came right up the middle of the state leaving the state around the Space Coast/Cocoa Beach area. Idalia is still forecasted to hit Cedar Key well which is well north and west of Orlando.
Ian was over Florida for a good two days as it was moving incredibly slowly. That's why Orlando got around 30 - 40 inches of rain. Idalia's forecast has it moving much faster and will be over Florida a day at most. Meteorologists have already said Idalia is more of a wind threat than a flood threat.
Ian was the worst case scenario for Orlando as it went right over and was incredibly slow. Most places did not flood and the places that did flood were areas by some of the bigger lakes. There were flooded areas yes but Orlando wasn't like New Orleans after Katrina.
I know this as I live in Orlando. I was driving around a day after Ian. I saw 2 interstate exits closed due to high water and there was definitely some flooding near Downtown Orlando, East Orlando by UCF, Kissimmee and Buenaventura Lakes. All of those are some the lowest lying areas in the area and almost all by decently big lakes. I will say I went to the airport 3 days after Ian and had never seen the lakes around the airport that full. Definitely close to overflowing.
But again Orlando really doesn't have the storm surge or flooding threat that the coastal areas of the state have. Outside of Idalia making a sharp turn and going right over Orlando there's really no threat to the LSU-FSU game.
Tampa is definitely a lot more concerning and is where you are seeing more of the gas lines. I haven't seen any real gas lines in Orlando yet and doubt we will. People in the state typically evacuate to Orlando from the coast.
If you're flying in today, Thursday or later into Orlando you should still be fine. If you're flying into Orlando Tuesday or Wednesday you might still make it but there will probably be delays. I would probably see if you can change your flight to Thursday.
If you're flying into Tampa today through Thursday this week I would see if there's a way to change your flight to Orlando. TPA (Tampa) is far more likely to have major flight impacts, delays and cancellations than MCO (Orlando). If you're flying into Tampa Friday or later you should still be fine unless there is flooding.
If you're driving over today through Wednesday I'd probably delay until Thursday or Friday or see if there are any last minute flights available for a decent price. Mostly because driving over through the Panhandle on I-10 and then on I-75 through Lake City and Gainesville you'll be going over where the Hurricane is directly going over and most likely to have the maximum impact. Trees could be down that could partially or fully block the interstate. I know during Michael that was the problem on I-10. Large areas were closed due to all the trees that had fallen on the interstate around a 50 mile stretch.
If you're going to drive over for the game I would honestly almost either leave now so you get to Orlando before the storm really hits or wait until Thursday or Friday. I would definitely not be on I-10 or I-75 Tuesday or Wednesday.
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 7:29 am
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:23 am to BowDownToLSU
If you are driving out this way, make sure to stay away from Citgo/7-11/BJs gas.
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Florida officials are warning of a “potentially widespread fuel contamination” that may have resulted in people getting fuel from some Florida gas stations that could harm or disable their engines just as Tropical Storm Idalia may put residents on the road or in search of gas to power their generators.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued an alert Sunday afternoon stating that gas that was supplied out of Port Tampa Bay by Citgo had become contaminated because of “human error.”
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“Citgo sells gas to BJs, 7-Eleven, and also some unbranded stations,” department officials said in the alert, noting that they “will send a more accurate list as it becomes available.”
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Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:27 am to OceanTiger83
Not worried about flooding more than downed power lines etc, the things that come with a Cat 3 hurricane
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:39 am to Kajuntiger121110
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Not worried about flooding more than downed power lines etc, the things that come with a Cat 3 hurricane
Same here. I think downed trees and power lines will be the bigger concern with this storm than flooding. I hate to say it this way but coming in at Cedar Key is the best case scenario for Florida. Very sparsely populated part of the state. I've driven US 27 from Ocala up to Tallahassee and in the big bend area you can easily go 40 miles without seeing a single gas station or a single house. It's a very isolated part of the state. Wish it wouldn't hit anywhere but there wouldn't be nearly as much damage.
Another thing I would like to mention if you drive. I would check before getting past Tallahassee if any parts of I-10 are closed between Tallahassee and Lake City (most likely due to fallen trees). Check your tire pressure and gas as well. You absolutely do not want to have a flat tire or run out of gas in that stretch as there are large parts where there is no cell service and after the storm getting a tow truck, AAA and/or other emergency assistance will probably be difficult.
There are only two part of the state where I lose any type of cell signal. The Florida Turnpike between Orlando and Ft. Pierce (where there is an 80 mile stretch with one exit that has like one gas station) and the stretch of I-10 between Lake City and Tallahassee. I-10 between Tallahassee and Marianna the cell service gets weak but you still typically have it.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:48 am to OceanTiger83
not arguing your point but the shitshow will start today trust me. I do think you are correct about things being ok to travel beginning thursday.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:50 am to BowDownToLSU
Do I need to change my travel plans if I’m going to Austin in 3 weeks!?
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:51 am to BowDownToLSU
The jet will be ready for 10am Sunday and flying home right after the game. No issues for me.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:52 am to BowDownToLSU
Driving in so no impact to us just will determine the drive Friday
Posted on 8/28/23 at 7:58 am to BowDownToLSU
Leaving Thursday evening and driving through the night. Should be in Orlando Friday evening. Hopefully all stays according to plan for us
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