Tropical Storm Debby

There are still people swimming down there. You can watch them on the Blue Mountain WebCam.

http://ajs01.dyndns.org/jview.htm

Like the deputy said when I spoke to him as he was leaving, "They're all out now but I don't know about two minutes from now." You can't cure stupid.

very strange storm!

No rain in SoWal today but counties east are getting hammered. No doubt there are some happy surfers in our area. Surfers are allowed out on boards as long as they have a leash.




Notice debris line right at base of dunes.


North wind makes for awesome wave displays.

Notice debris line right at base of dunes.
North wind makes for awesome wave displays.

About 7 a.m. Eastern Lake was opening up to the Gulf. The entire inoutfall behind me in this photo was lined with garbage. Hope it is swept away with high tide or we'll need some dedicated beach cleanup. The blue heron is getting pretty fearless, flying in near the people.

The inlet wasn't really opening up into the Gulf. The Gulf was at high tide pouring over the sandbar into the lake. The garbage you were referring to was mostly seaweed.

Awesome pictures...can't wait to visit Sowal in July! I hope everyone is safe, secure, and happy.

It is a beautiful afternoon in SoWal. Sorry to hear about flooding in other parts of Florida.

There is a bit of erosion - no wind damage. It is really nice here today just a bit breezy. The surf is rolling in and sun is shining. Just took this pic at Seagrove. You can see the debris line right up to the toe of the dunes. That means in high-risk areas there was probably a bit of dune erosion.

If the storm had passed to the west of us instead of a bit to the east we'd have a lot of wave action, surge, and erosion.

The first tropical storm or hurricane we get a big blow from we are going to lose a lot of dunes. Beach nourishment (pumping sand on to the beach) should be highest priority IMO.

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I agree with Kurt, Debbie took a lot of sand away. I hope they have a plan.

I agree with Kurt, Debbie took a lot of sand away. I hope they have a plan.

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Here right now. The beaches are fine. As beautiful as ever.

Mother nature has the plan.