Hurricane Isaac

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdmin

Aug 23, '12 · 6:51 AM68,2501

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

Edited Aug 26, '12 · 8:39 AM

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Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 26, '12 · 8:18 PM#1271

South Florida earlier today from http://www.seven-marine.com

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 26, '12 · 8:31 PM#128

If this track from the Weather Channel is accurate we'll get some serious wind, rain and waves from the southwest Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorm trains and tornadoes possible.

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swantree

swantreeBeach FanaticSRB553 postsJoined Feb 28, '06View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Aug 26, '12 · 9:20 PM#129

Looks like NOLA is going to see some of this.......

Lake View Too Lake View Too avatar

Lake View TooSoWal InsiderEastern Lake7,000 postsJoined Nov 16, '08View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Aug 26, '12 · 9:42 PM#130

If this track from the Weather Channel is accurate we'll get some serious wind, rain and waves from the southwest Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorm trains and tornadoes possible.

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I've been reading the charts as if we were going to get serious weather on Tuesday, yet the Sheriff's department has stated several times that 40MPH winds could be expected by 5PM Monday. This seems like a big discrepancy.???

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 26, '12 · 10:06 PM#1311

10 PM track from National Hurricane Center moves further west.

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 26, '12 · 10:19 PM#1321

Katrina's Track almost 7 years ago.
BTW NOLA has announced that the Superdome will not be used as a shelter.

Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdminAuthor

Aug 26, '12 · 10:25 PM#1331

sadie1sadie1Beach Lover144 postsJoined May 31, '09View profile MessageBeach Lover

Aug 26, '12 · 10:32 PM#134

Was watching weather channel and even though its moved far west they act we'll get hammered still as were on the right side of the storm.At least no direct hit

Lady D

Lady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined Jun 21, '05View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Aug 26, '12 · 10:46 PM#135

I'm sure you're joking. The Weather Channel showed earlier that South Walton County was under a mandatory evacuation. Is that true?

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Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined Jul 9, '05View profile Messagebeats on hood

Aug 27, '12 · 1:56 AM#1361

One of the scariest days of my life. Katrina about to hit our home in FL and our home in GA. Strange, but because our home in GA was designed by Dr. Samuel Wilson Jr. from NOLA, it has functional hurricane shiutters. So we were less worried about it than the beach house.

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Paula

PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined Jan 25, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Aug 27, '12 · 3:34 AM#137

South Florida earlier today from http://www.seven-marine.com

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Amazing photo! Thanks Kurt and all for keeping those of us who are far away up to date. We will arrive on Friday for Labor Day weekend and will see how the area looks. Mostly concerned about beach erosion, but the beaches come back.