With a week to prepare for Hurricane Irma, Floridians have had time to be creative.
From sidewalk chalk to spraypaint on plywood to literal art, Florida residents have a range of messages for Irma, and a few for Floridians as well.
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- EVACUATION MAPS: County-by-county maps and resources
"You better watch out..."
Robert's Christmas Wonderland in Clearwater with a warning for Irma. (Clearwater Police)
Be gentle, Irma
Don't hurt these cute kids! (Victoria Brake, Bay News 9+ app)
You don't have to go home, but we don't want you here...
Several Floridians seriously questioned Irma's sobriety.
(Bonnie Burich, Bay News 9+ app)
A business is boarded up ahead of Hurricane Irma in Brevard County. (Greg Pallone, Staff)
Silver Linings
I mean, always look on the bright side of life, right?
Sent via News 13+ app: Crystal, Viewer
Acts of Defiance
We ain't afraid of no storm!
A message for Irma in South Beach/Miami as streets are ominously quiet and shops shuttered Friday morning. (Jason Lanning, staff)
College football fans in Florida had this message for Hurricane Irma. (Tom Cunningham, Bay News 9+ app)
This resident appears to be ready for the hurricane. Bay area residents have spent the past few days preparing for Irma. (Brenda, BN9+ app)
A Tarpon Springs resident has a message for Hurricane Irma while preparing for the storm Friday. (Theresa Pressley, Bay News 9+ app)
Tara Harrison had this message for Irma. (sent in via Bay News 9+ app)
A stern warning on the plywood of a store in Melbourne.
Thoughts and Prayers
Tampa Bay area residents leave messages for Irma as they prepare for the major storm. (Lisa Stoermer, Bay News 9+ app)
Sparing a thought for Oldsmar. (Jillian Watson, Viewer)
Being hopeful: Angela & Rich, Bay News 9+ app
Ocean Drive in Miami Beach is boarded up and waiting for Irma. This is Mango's. (Jason Lanning, Staff)
Sally's Ice Cream in Flagler Beach, prepared for Hurricane Irma. (Brittany Jones, Staff)
But tell us how you really feel...
But at the end of the day, most Floridians feel about the same about Irma.
Chrissy, Bay News 9+ app
We just want Irma to go: Melody Pumphrey, Bay News 9+ app
Like... please go: Erin Stires, Bay News 9+ app
We don't like you... Sent via News 13+ app: John Dudek, Viewer
And take your crazy cone of major uncertainty with you: Mark Strong, Viewer
This is one way to keep people out of your home after the storm! Watch out for Walkers!. (Sent via our Tom Cunnigham, Bay News 9+ app)
And May the Force Be With Us...
Matthew Baranishyn in Kissimmee decided to get a little creative when he was boarding up his windows before Hurricane Irma pays a visit. Star Wars' R2D2 will protect his house from Darth Irma. (Matthew Baranishyn, viewer)
