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Hurricane Isaac

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Keeping an eye on him. 5-day track (image updates regularly):




During emergencies it's critical to have eyes on the ground from locals who know what's going on, and comforting to have it all in one place. Our staff and members receive, gather and disseminate information from multiple sources such as the Walton County Sheriff's office, the South Walton Fire District, local media, and other regional and national authorites. We monotor their sites, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, as well as receiving direct text messages and email alerts.

We are watching closely and If necessary we'll have an entire forum dedicated to Isaac or any other event with storm reports, links, discussion, photos and more critical information. We usually watch closely and calmly until a storm enters the gulf. But please remeber you should always make preparations to protect your life and property.

Keep an eye on conditions on our live beachcams at www.SoWal.com/beachcams.

Useful links:
http://www.floridadisaster.org
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical
http://www.waltonso.org
http://www.swfd.org

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Lake View Too avatar
Lake View TooSoWal Insider
#227
Do they mean between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm today?

Methinks these guys are sitting in an air-conditioned room looking at a computer monitor. Eastern Lake was taking in storm surge water two hours ago, and now the lake (still "beer-colored) is going out into the sea. And that's all I'm going to say about that.
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lenzoeBeach Fanatic
#228
Methinks these guys are sitting in an air-conditioned room looking at a computer monitor. Eastern Lake was taking in storm surge water two hours ago, and now the lake (still "beer-colored) is going out into the sea. And that's all I'm going to say about that.

🙂.

I got the impression they were watching too much of the weather channel.
lenzoe avatar
lenzoeBeach Fanatic
#229
Here's another good quote:
Walton County could expect moderate erosion with wave heights between 10 to 14 feet and a storm surge of 3-5 feet.

I figured that had to come straight from Jim Cantore. I did see some palm trees swaying over on the Red Bar cam.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#230
Methinks these guys are sitting in an air-conditioned room looking at a computer monitor. Eastern Lake was taking in storm surge water two hours ago, and now the lake (still "beer-colored) is going out into the sea. And that's all I'm going to say about that.


There is a lot of erosion going on now. Walton Alert (Sheriff) just posted that due to the erosion, beaches will be closed until further notice.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#231


The Weather Channel
Lake View Too avatar
Lake View TooSoWal Insider
#2321
Currents conditions. No Cantore sightings...

1-Issac Two 022.jpg

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BeachSiO2Beach Fanatic
#233
Low tide should be around 7pm tonight, but it is definitely a falling tide. High tide was around 8am this morning.
Lake View Too avatar
Lake View TooSoWal Insider
#234
There is a lot of erosion going on now. Walton Alert (Sheriff) just posted that due to the erosion, beaches will be closed until further notice.

I have seen some photos of bad erosion on Facebook in some SoWal places. Eastern Lake has fared well, so far.
Kurt avatar
KurtAdminAuthor
#235
Kurt, what's the location of this pic? Thanks.

Seagrove Beach
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#237
Walton Alert from Sheriff's Office

Due to the improvement of storm conditions caused by Tropical Storm Isaac in Northwest Florida, the storm shelter established at Freeport High School will close today. Walton County Superintendent, Carlene Anderson has announced that all Walton County Schools will commence normal operations Wednesday. School busses will resume regular routes. Please continue to exercise caution while commuting.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#238
Love the photos & video work - thanks Collis and Kurt!



Photos & Video


[video=youtube_share;MNJzPiXK_94]http://youtu.be/MNJzPiXK_94[/video]
PCBeach Lover
#239
Thanks Kurt for the vid. We are heading to Seacrest 9/7, hopefully there is still some white sand left or the ocean has brought some back in by then.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#240
EOCTropical Storm Isaac update #10

For Immediate Release
August 28, 2012

As of the 2:00 p.m. briefing of theEmergency Operations Center (EOC), the following will be institutedand effective as of 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012:
The Freeport High School shelter willbe closed.

  • All evacuation orders for WaltonCounty will be lifted.
  • EOC will move from a Level 1 FullActivation status to a Level 2 Partial Activation (essentialpersonnel only). We will remain on Level 2 through Wednesday, August29, 2012.
  • The Citizen Information Hotline willbe deactivated as of 5 p.m. Any residents who have further questionscan contact the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at 850-892-8186.

As a result of these actions:

  • The Walton County School District willresume normal operations on Wednesday, August 29, 2012.
  • All government offices, including theTourist Development Council (TDC) will resume normal business hourson Wednesday, August 29, 2012.
  • The beaches (sand, surf, and accesses)will remain closed at this time. We will continue monitoring theconditions and update when changes occur.
  • We will continue to monitor theweather, including rain, wind and storm surge, as it relates to thebridges, roads and beaches.
  • Any wildlife or marine life that maybe encountered should not be approached, and the appropriateauthorities should be contacted. These include but are not limited to:

Walton County Animal Control (850)892-8682
Turtle Watch (850) 897-5228 or (850)685-6281
Walton County Sheriff’s Office (850)892-8111
Wildlife Alert Hotline (888) 404-FWCC(3922)

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