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thedeputydog
Watching Irma
September 01 2017 12:38
I am keeping a real close watch on Irma because of our upcoming trip slated for September 9 thru September 16. Last information makes me hopeful that it will go north of the islands but one never knows. We'll be celebrating our 39th anniversary on the 10th and we are hopeful it'll be on Orient beach.
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DevilMoc
September 01 2017 15:26
My wife and I are watching closely too. Not specifically because of an impending trip, but because we met some wonderful people on our last trip who live on the island and we are praying they and everyone else stay safe. We are still hoping for the best scenario of this thing getting steered north and out into open seas.
Plus we live in Florida so we always keep an eye of these storms. Hope it doesn't impact your anniversary trip.
Beachbum
September 01 2017 21:42
Good luck with the weather. We are watching also as we arrive on the 24th
Island Bound
SXM-Beachlover
September 02 2017 10:13
From this mornings report it looks like it will not be hitting the islands.
thedeputydog
September 02 2017 12:03
I can only hope! We live in Florida, about an hour south of Tampa, so I knew when we booked it would be iffy. Just keeping an eye on it and hoping the storm avoids the island all together not to mention the states because it would really be sad if we could land on the island but the planes are grounded out of Sarasota and/or Atlanta.
Christa
September 04 2017 23:22
Saw this afternoon that the airport is closed tomorrow 9/5 because of the approach of Irma. Anyone currently on the Island have any news to share as to weather conditions? The Perch web cam showed normal conditions this afternoon.
John
September 05 2017 11:35
Looking at several radar tracks, the Cat 5 eye looks to pass directly over Orient Beach! Stay Safe ! Very place on Earth.
"I gotta fly to St. Somewhere"
Christa
September 05 2017 15:12
Heard this morning that several airlines are booking exit flights from St. Martin to try and get those who would be otherwise stranded, off the island. And yes, the eye appears to come right on in to the waterfront chalets. They may withstand the onslaught, but I imagine the new buildings that opened last year (next to Pedro's) will be whacked.
I just checked the beach cam at the Perch and it is inoperable. Maybe it has already been whacked?
doctorj
September 05 2017 20:28
Club O sent out an e mail saying it looked like they would be hit and they were busy Buttoning thinks up. Let's hope for the best! Carib cheers, doctorj
Christa
September 05 2017 22:53
Oh, they will be hit all right, and hit hard. The eye is now forecast to go over Anguilla, which is within sight of Orient Beach. The island, and its structures, have never withstood 185 mph winds before. This could be catastrophic for St. Martin and the other islands in proximity.
doctorj
September 05 2017 23:21
Club O anticipating problems with power, phones, utilities, and internet has set up a special US based e mail. They ask to e mail them with questions and concerns: flaoffice@cluborient.com carib cheers and crossed fingers, doctorj
Christa
September 05 2017 23:50
Thanks for the info. We are mostly concerned for the Club O employees we have made friends with over the years and secondarily concerned about the infrastructure. Hopefully in the next few days or a week they will have news about their employees and the condition of the resort.
doctorj
September 06 2017 10:47
Looking st the Maho web cams last footage before it crashed leads to one conclusion. Say a prayer for all of our friends on our favorite Island. doctorj
Mike_B
September 06 2017 13:01
Recent pictures from our beloved island are in the hurricane damage reports section