• GilgameshCatBeard@lemmy.ca
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      9 months ago

      Yeah. It’s so awesome when innocent people die because the hive mind has decided that an entire state full of people’s lives are inconsequential in comparison to their shit sensationalist views!

    • ditty@lemm.ee
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      9 months ago

      Bad news! Displaced Floridians spread their methhead redneck energy all across the country sea to boiling sea

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    9 months ago

    Since 1980, five storms have hit the hypothetical Cat 6 threshold of 192 mph….None on record before then.

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      9 months ago

      I wonder how much of that is due to not having the ability to measure the speeds, vs anything to do with global warming, (not saying I don’t believe in global warming and our role in it) but it’s similar to how some people think mental issues like ADHD or Autism and even things like gender dysphoria are on the rise, when in reality a lot of it is just better methodology and tracking of diagnosis.

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        9 months ago

        You make a fair point, but even assuming this level of hurricane was occurring previously, at least we can now monitor their frequency moving forward.

        Edit: I just read the article, and it indicates all such recorded hurricanes were within the last decade

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    9 months ago

    I’m curious what the guidelines would be as a preparation for the potential of a new category. Like leave the area? I know changing how we do things now on a global scale should help, but in case and due to cynicism, it might not help. But what should people do for the seemingly inevitable storms?

    • betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      Physical fitness helps. I’m just as guilty as many of my fellow Americans when it comes to letting the numbers on my bathroom scale creep up over the years so won’t be sitting here preaching routines and stuff. Some stretching and general work on flexibility should go a long way though.

      Everyone’s starting point will be different but with some persistence and dedication to a steady routine, results will start showing before you know it. Once the storm hits, you’ll be much more capable of bending over to kiss your ass goodbye.

      • Goku@lemmy.world
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        9 months ago

        Lol I can’t tell if this is a joke or not but either way super funny.

        • betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world
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          9 months ago

          Mostly a joke with some elements of truth. If you’re getting turbofucked by nature’s fury, being able to move on foot for long distances when needed puts you in a better position than someone who is less able. From a response resource point of view, people who can escape the immediate danger on foot free up vehicles and rescue personnel for others with mobility issues.