Shelter From The Storm

Im not a native Floridian, so I generally pay great attention to local weather forecasts when they include the words tropical storm or hurricane followed by someones first name. And because Ive never seen such weather-beyond the occasional tropical low that spreads relatively benign wind and rain across the state-Ive decided its a life experience I can do without. So it was in September with Hurricane Irma.

Editorial Staff

Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The author, a pilot, details his personal experience evacuating his airplane ahead of Hurricane Irma, navigating rushed preparations, changing flight plans, and adverse weather conditions.
He identifies significant self-imposed risks during the evacuation flights, primarily stress and fatigue stemming from the hurried preparations and uncertainty about his home.
The article emphasizes that awareness of these often-overlooked risks is crucial, as the author's own stress and fatigue directly influenced critical in-flight decisions to prioritize safety.

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I’m not a native Floridian, so I generally pay great attention to local weather forecasts when they include the words “tropical storm” or “hurricane” followed by someone’s first name. And because I’ve never seen such weather—beyond the occasional tropical low that spreads relatively benign wind and rain across the state—I’ve decided it’s a life experience I can do without. So it was in September with Hurricane Irma.