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[Xe4]

It's a bad feeling knowing in a few hours, thousands of people are probably gonna die. I hope not, but with how strong this storm is and how quickly it intensified, I highly doubt anywhere could evacuate quickly enough, much less rural villages in Mexico. Stay safe, Mexico-GAF.

 

[xxracerxx]

God, this is absolutely terrifying.

 

[Roo]

None of the live streams are working for me now. Looks like it's lights out! Hope the people in that region make it through without a scratch.

The goverment said there would be a power cut in all the coastal areas affected by the hurricane so yeah, that's probably why most if not all of the streams are dead now.

 

[bananafactory]

It's a bad feeling knowing in a few hours, thousands of people are probably gonna die. I hope not, but with how strong this storm is and how quickly it intensified, I highly doubt anywhere could evacuate quickly enough, much less rural villages in Mexico. Stay safe, Mexico-GAF.

Is it going to be as bad as thousands? It sounded like it was weakening, I was hoping the injuries would be very low

 

[ipukespiders]

Is Bucerias in the path of Patricia?

 

[xxracerxx]

Is Bucerias in the path of Patricia?

Yes.

 

[Alebrije]

So it seems we are now on the black hours , lest hope the damage is low.

 

[thebaroness]

Is it going to be as bad as thousands? It sounded like it was weakening, I was hoping the injuries would be very low

"Weakening" to a Category 5 still means catastrophic damage. It's like if you took The Mountain from Game of Thrones. You're about to fight him in his fully decked out armor and sword. Then before the battle begins he removes his helmet and breastplate. Yeah he's "weakened" slightly, but he's still gonna fuck you up.

We all hope everyone gets out, but there still will be casualties.

 

[Xe4]

Is it going to be as bad as thousands? It sounded like it was weakening, I was hoping the injuries would be very low

I'm basing this number off a hurricane that hit in '59, which was 25mph less intense than Patricia. 1,800 died.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959_Mexico_hurricane

Edit: Aperently, it weakend to 5 mph less than Mexico, but it's still super dangerous.

 

[Sr Kitsune]

 

[Tenebrous]

I'm basing this number off a hurricane that hit in '59, which was 25mph less intense than Patricia. 1,800 died.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959_Mexico_hurricane

Spoiler

Given the technology available, Hurricane Emily is probably a better comparison. $1bn damage (2005 USD), 17 confirmed dead, 160mph sustained wind.

I know it came from the Atlantic and not the Pacific, but it still hit a lot on the way.

Edit: Scratch that. A lot more to it than that... I still think 1800 is way too high, though.

 

[Dai101]

I'm basing this number off a hurricane that hit in '59, which was 25mph less intense than Patricia. 1,800 died.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1959_Mexico_hurricane

Edit: Aperently, it weakend to 5 mph less than Mexico, but it's still super dangerous.

Let's not compare this times as something that happened that long ago. And in fact it was before the creation of the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_DN-III-E which has helped to prevent and aid in disaster zones and reduce casualties.

Still the damage would be catastrophic.

 

[maquiladora]

...CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE PATRICIA MAKES LANDFALL ALONG THE COAST OF MEXICO WITH 165-MPH WINDS...


Satellite images indicate that the center of the eye of Patricia
made landfall at approximately 615 PM CDT...2315 UTC...along the
coast of southwestern Mexico near Cuixmala. This position is also
about 55 miles...85 km...west-northwest of Manzanillo, Mexico. The
maximum winds were estimated to be 165 mph...270 km/h.

.

 

[Wilsongt]

Jesus. Still damn strong.

 

[Xe4]

Spoiler

Given the technology available, Hurricane Emily is probably a better comparison. $1bn damage (2005 USD), 17 confirmed dead, 160mph sustained wind.

I know it came from the Atlantic and not the Pacific, but it still hit a lot on the way.

Edit: Scratch that. A lot more to it than that... I still think 1800 is way too high, though.

Let's not compare this times as something that happened that long ago. And in fact it was before the creation of the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_DN-III-E which has helped to prevent and aid in disaster zones and reduce casualties.

Still the damage would be catastrophic.

Fair enough. Hurricanes are unpredictable by nature. Anything could happen at this point, for better or for worse.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Looks like it just made landfall. God speed Mexico

 

[Dai101]

Looks like it just made landfall. God speed Mexico

 

[Vanillalite]

Yeah weather channel said it has hit landfall.

They also said wind is 165mph.

HOLY SHIT

 

[AlexBasch]

I know everyone is way too cool to use that filthy POS Facebook site, but damn, it's hitting hard already.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Been looking around if any good streams are going on showing this craziness. My cable is out right now so can only check things out online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um3l6AMYOls

looks like it is getting pretty intense

 

[GaimeGuy]

It's ridiculous that the wind speeds weakened by 20% and the damn thing is still a category 5.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Good lord.

 

[Dai101]

Well, indeed has landed, it just started to rain a little bit more than a few hours.

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

I know everyone is way too cool to use that filthy POS Facebook site, but damn, it's hitting hard already.

That's fucking terrifying.

 

[perfectchaos007]

So it will go down in the books as making landfall as a cat 5. For a while it was looking like it would deplete to a cat 4 or 3 just before landfall the way it was breaking apart

 

[SJRB]

I know everyone is way too cool to use that filthy POS Facebook site, but damn, it's hitting hard already.

Jesus Christ.

 

[NateDrake]

I know everyone is way too cool to use that filthy POS Facebook site, but damn, it's hitting hard already.

Daaaaaamn. That's crazy

 

[AlexBasch]

That's fucking terrifying.

I'm not making fun of it or anything, but couldn't help but remember the skit of Jackass 3D when they placed Chris Pontius as the RCA dude in front of a jet engine.

Those palmtrees are bent almost completely. Also, that "puta madre" near the end pretty much sums up the whole situation. :|

 

[Euphoria14]

I know everyone is way too cool to use that filthy POS Facebook site, but damn, it's hitting hard already.

I couldn't even imagine being in that situation. Terrifying to say the least.

 

[xxracerxx]

Twice on a single page?

Been looking around if any good streams are going on showing this craziness. My cable is out right now so can only check things out online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um3l6AMYOls

looks like it is getting pretty intense

That is a loop from awhile ago.

I know everyone is way too cool to use that filthy POS Facebook site, but damn, it's hitting hard already.

God damn.

 

[Super_Cobra]

I really hope this brings Mexico together. I hope everyone is safe and aside from structural damage, no life is lost.

 

[Dysfunctional]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_GShxXtLx4
The link has been posted before, but i've been watching it for a while and the sea has gained more and more ground, i would say about 10-15 meters, from when i tuned in.
Its getting serious, godspeed Mexico!

 

[maquiladora]

Similar intensity to Andrew at landfall.

 

[bounchfx]

I know everyone is way too cool to use that filthy POS Facebook site, but damn, it's hitting hard already.

Holy shit, that's insane. I hope people are wise enough to not risk their lives for the sake of some footage though.

 

[Hip Hop]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_GShxXtLx4
The link has been posted before, but i've been watching it for a while and the sea has gained more and more ground, i would say about 10-15 meters, from when i tuned in.
Its getting serious, godspeed Mexico!

Isn't this site away from the hurricane?

 

[xxracerxx]

Isn't this site away from the hurricane?

It's basically just outside of where the blue zone (Tropical Storm warning) is on that image I posted above.

 

[NateDrake]

Isn't this site away from the hurricane?

It's well south of the hurricane's center.

 

[Dysfunctional]

Isn't this site away from the hurricane?

About 400 km away (along the coast to the south), making it all the more terrifying if you ask me

 

[Roo]

Welp.. rain completely stopped.
Means the real deal is about to happen :/

 

[Alebrije]

Welp.. rain completely stopped.
Means the real deal is about to happen :/

Where?

 

[Dai101]

Welp.. rain completely stopped.
Means the real deal is about to happen :/

Same here (GDL)

 

[sphinx]

I have relatives in Guadalajara..but by the time it reaches that area, it will degrade to a tropical storm..


...... right??

 

[StopMakingSense]

I have relatives in Guadalajara..but by the time it reaches that area, it will degrade to a tropical storm..


...... right??

The coastal mountains will heavily degrade the storm before it gets over GDL. The worry there would be flooding from heavy rain.

 

[Dai101]

I have relatives in Guadalajara..but by the time it reaches that area, it will degrade to a tropical storm..


...... right??

Most likely. Heavy rain and floods are still a treat tho'.

 

[Roo]

Where?

Guadalajara (downtown)

 

[wanderingprostheyltite]

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1LyxBPRydeyGN

 

[AndyB1974]

Puerto Vallarta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLR4HoMnPeI

 

[HUELEN10]

Fuck, forgot Roo was in Mecico too! Stay safe man!

 

[NateDrake]

Puerto Vallarta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLR4HoMnPeI

Wow

 

[Alebrije]

Guadalajara (downtown)

Ho good, yep the next rain flow should come soon.