Tropical Storm Claudette

104 viewers for the weather forum! :shock:

why is the fence there? (sorry if this has been discussed before...)

FTLOGIHNI*!*! ORMBTTOWTKTOFHP. A,TWOMWRADTOFHP. WSWJADDTTAOAPCFHTDWHW. :angry:

But, back to a happy thought. Beach is wonderfully clear today of any beach junk (except for this fence). Our area was picked up pretty well before the storm. Thank goodness for small favors. Should be a nice walk later.

Thanks for taking my plants down! Didn't even think of storm prep before leaving - apparently the spiders were trying to anchor everything for a hurricane!

Claudette Pictures -- After, Monday, Aug. 17, 2009


Seagull over outfall at Eastern Lake about 10 a.m. High tide was around 8 a.m. Note color and infusion of salt water. Looking South to Gulf.


Near Eastern Lake outfall.


Eastern Lake outfall open at high tide Monday morning, Aug. 17, 2009 after Tropical Storm Claudette. Lake was closed at lowtide last evening before storm. Nice wide opening. Should facilitate future natural openings. It will likely close up soon which will keep much of the storm's surge of salt water in.


Looking east from Eastern Lake in South Walton, Walton County, Florida.


Dunes and Oats near Sugar Dunes Access near Eastern Lake after Tropical Storm Claudette.

Seagull over outfall at Eastern Lake about 10 a.m. High tide was around 8 a.m. Note color and infusion of salt water. Looking South to Gulf.


Near Eastern Lake outfall.


Eastern Lake outfall open at high tide Monday morning, Aug. 17, 2009 after Tropical Storm Claudette. Lake was closed at lowtide last evening before storm. Nice wide opening. Should facilitate future natural openings. It will likely close up soon which will keep much of the storm's surge of salt water in.


Looking east from Eastern Lake in South Walton, Walton County, Florida.


Dunes and Oats near Sugar Dunes Access near Eastern Lake after Tropical Storm Claudette.

WOW Dunelaker we must be connected mentally, were heading down to sugar dunes 9/12 and I was wandering if anyone knew how the beach faired down that way. Thanks for the pics. I know more storms could possibly hit but lets pray not.

One of the big streetlight lamps blew out last night near my house in Seacrest. Big fat glass pieces on the ground. See? I told you we got a lot of wind here.

That's the only notable damage I've seen though, in fact there isn't even much debris around.

For Punzy via Skunky...

I would side with Skunky on this one and say you guys should be "a ok" from storm surge. Sowal may get 3 ft or so (probably less), but a little storm surge could actually help the beach build up elevation as the water will just reach the toe of the dunes in most areas. I was just saying when I drove the beach last week how it would be good to have a small TS to push some of the nearshore sand onto the beach and some of the frontal beach to the dunes. This storm looks to be just what I was hoping for and will offer more protection from larger storms if there are any later this year.

On the other hand, it may not be a good thing for the multiple turtle nests that are out there. We will have to wait and see.

Based on reports I have received, the analysis above of what could happen, is what did happen in most areas. No large peat exposures, no large dune losses, no large beach losses, no structural damages (with the exception of one lost flag pole). The back beach area along the dune toe did build up in a lot of areas and there is no visually apparent loss of dry beach width. Looks like we are in better shape going into the rest of the hurricane season than we were before Claudette.

I forgot to add this link
http://www.thedestinlog.com/news/city-10537-destin-crist.html
The Governor came over to Destin.

Based on reports I have received, the analysis above of what could happen, is what did happen in most areas. No large peat exposures, no large dune losses, no large beach losses, no structural damages (with the exception of one lost flag pole). The back beach area along the dune toe did build up in a lot of areas and there is no visually apparent loss of dry beach width. Looks like we are in better shape going into the rest of the hurricane season than we were before Claudette.

I forgot to add this link
<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Destin city leaders to brief governor on storm damage | city, destin, crist - Breaking News - TheDestinLog.com
The Governor came over to Destin.

BeachSiO2 is there any chance of claudette reorganizing? it doesn't appear to be moving.

BeachSiO2 is there any chance of claudette reorganizing? it doesn't appear to be moving.

Not a meteorologist, but if I were to guess I would have to say no. The "experts" are also saying "no" but that it will still be lingering for another 24 hours or so as a rain event.

More good news: it looks like Ana is coming apart:

Tropical Depression ANA Public Advisory

Arkie - if you read this - is my bamboo fence still up?

G

Gidget: I just heard that parts of bamboo fencing were seen washing up in Seacrest...just kidding

Gidget: I just heard that parts of bamboo fencing were seen washing up in Seacrest...just kidding

Thanks for the HOT FLASH lol

The Parasail/JetSki folk's metal storage shed was destroyed at the Dolphin Street beach access in Destin. All that was left was twisted metal and a big ole sandy pile of life jackets and gasoline cans.

Dune Laker - great pics!

Speaking of Destin, here's yours truly today by Back Porch.

G

I meant to add that the surfers were out. I saw one guy really catch a good wave!

Arkie - if you read this - is my bamboo fence still up?

G

Don't know what your are talking about? However, my labs have a wonderful asian condo made out of bamboo........

Checked the fence this a.m. all is well