forgive me for asking, but...

From BBC coverage:

Biloxi
The majority of the more than 50 deaths reported so far happened here where 30 people were killed in a beachfront apartment complex.

WTF? There's a 175MPH wind coming in with up to 75MPH winds extending 120 miles up and down from the point of impact, and people are camping out in a beachfront apartment complex? I can understand people being caught unawares by floodwater in New Orleans, but I can't figure this one. I guess maybe I just don't understand hurricanes, having not ever had to deal with one.

For the rest of y'all, stay safe. candice, check in when you can.

in other weather news

Taiwan is about to be hit by two typhoons, at least one of which is tipped for "Super Typhoon" status. I have no idea what this means, but I do like living in my ""high wind" just means it might be a bit more difficult to walk to the pub" area.