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Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY
Mom mom lived in New Port Ritchie for 40+ years and she used to brag about how they were in a little “cocoon”. All models showed them taking a direct hit, until it didn’t. Glad youse guys are safe.
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Apparently, the last time Tampa took a hit from a hurricane was in 1921, and even then, that was more so the Tarpon Springs area, which is about 30 min away from Tampa and about 10 min away from New Port R.
What amazes me is how fast Ian developed and into nearly a Cat 5, considering it started as a trop. dep. right above South America. Most of the destructive hurricanes typically start off the coast of Africa and make its way over.