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Originally posted by ZTAngel
Didn't we have a near-miss from a really big hurricane a few years ago? I almost want to say it was Hurricane Floyd back in 1999. I just remember UCF kicking us out of the dorms which were probably some of the safest buildings in East Orlando. The dorms I was in were built in the 60's (older buildings tend to be built better) and the walls were concrete. Instead, I could either evacuate to the gym (um...no) or stay at a friend's place. I went to my friend's place and he lived in some rickety apartment that probably could've got taken out if someone breathed on it wrong. Everyone made a huge deal out of it and everyone was freaking out since it was coming right for Central Florida. Then, the Hurricane did what many of them do. It took a turn and headed for the Carolinas instead.
I know Florida (South Florida) had a few tropical storms and hurricanes in the mid to late 90's proceeding Andrew although none have been nearly destructive as Andrew.
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i remember Floyd
traffic here was awful!!! it took 12 hours to get south carolina. the storm never really hit jacksonville
but yeah, it seems like we always get missed. we are in the little corner of northeast florida. i hope we dont get jinxed. even if it did come here, it wont be the bad. the hurricane will weaken a great deal before coming to jax