I need advice from you...
We have cottage reservations, flights, rental car, etc., all beginning this Sunday morning - - right when this t.s. will be upgraded to a hurricane with expected landfall somewhere thru the panhandle, give or take a couple hundred miles. We have the delimma of going ahead and canceling everything and loosing the $$$$$ (which is substantial) or waiting it out to the very last minute. I guess this is a "no brainer" but....
Stay safe to all of you there ~
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PaulaPaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
PaulaBeach FanaticMichigan but someday in SoWal as well3,747 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThis board is wonderful. I'm in Los Angeles and haven't watched TV for four days so I hadn't even heard of hurricane Dennis until yesterday on this board. Glad visiting this board is part of my daily routine, just like reading the paper. Now I can keep a long-distance eye on our property. Thanks!
JBJBBeach FanaticTuscaloosa1,445 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
JBBeach FanaticTuscaloosa1,445 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThe latest models seem to be shifting a bit toward the east. Let's pray the trend continues.
phdphayphdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
phdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticIf you need GAS - you had better get it today. Some of the stations are running out. 😱Great suggestion! This message board is AWESOME!
lollygallollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
lollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThe latest models seem to be shifting a bit toward the east. Let's pray the trend continues.
JB- Could I have the web address for this map/site?
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STL DonSTL DonBeach Fanatic324 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
STL DonBeach Fanatic324 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThe latest models seem to be shifting a bit toward the east. Let's pray the trend continues.Is this because you want to be on the west side of where it makes land?
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LandlockedLandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
LandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticIs this because you want to be on the west side of where it makes land?
Due to wind direction, storm surge is usually worse on the east side of these storms.
indywinindywinBeach ComberIndianapolis11 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
I'm planning on coming down to pick up a trailer I have stored arriving very early Saturday am.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be the best route into and out of the area ?
Thanks
penny
Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be the best route into and out of the area ?
Thanks
penny
LandlockedLandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
LandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticAnyone know where they post the pictures taken by the hurricane hunter c-130s? I saw where they were going to go check out Dennis this morning and I was looking for some pics.
phdphayphdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
phdphayBeach Fanatic297 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticJB- Could I have the web address for this map/site?http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ is good. Also http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200504_model.html. Looks like it's shifting east. GO EAST, DENNIS, WAY EAST!
OMG! People are already getting surly at the gas stations. We just filled up, thanks to this message board.
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KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category One Hurricane:
Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 4-5 ft above normal.
No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Two Hurricane:
Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal.
Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. [/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Three Hurricane:
Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal.
Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large tress blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Four Hurricane:
Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal.
More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Five Hurricane:
Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr).
Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal.
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles of the shoreline may be required.[/font]
Winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt or 119-153 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 4-5 ft above normal.
No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some damage to poorly constructed signs[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Two Hurricane:
Winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt or 154-177 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal.
Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of the hurricane center. [/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Three Hurricane:
Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal.
Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large tress blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the hurricane center.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Four Hurricane:
Winds 131-155 mph (114-135 kt or 210-249 km/hr).
Storm surge generally 13-18 ft above normal.
More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Extensive damage to doors and windows.[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Category Five Hurricane:
Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr).
Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal.
Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles of the shoreline may be required.[/font]
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameAnother Model...Take care down there you guys. Will be thinking of all of you, wish I could be there to help you all board up!!!!!!!! Say a little prayer for the little sea turtle eggs that were laid on the beach last Friday night in front of the Seagrove Villas and Motel, and of course all of you that will have endure yet another weekend of this mess!!!!
LandlockedLandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
LandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI can't believe we're going through this crap again.
lollygallollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
lollygalBeach FanaticChattanooga, Tennessee292 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticI can't believe we're going through this crap again.
ME NEITHER!!! 😱
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameI can't believe we're going through this crap again.
Me either, it sure doesn't seem fair...what the he*& does mother nature have against the Gulf Coast........:confused:
LandlockedLandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
LandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticMe either, it sure doesn't seem fair...what the he*& does mother nature have against the Gulf Coast........:confused:
"HE HATES THESE CANS!"
Sorry to those who don't get my joke.
TooFarTampaTooFarTampaSoWal InsiderNative of Tampa now in Boston 'burbs. Left my hear5,422 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
TooFarTampaSoWal InsiderNative of Tampa now in Boston 'burbs. Left my hear5,422 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderI can't believe we're going through this crap again.
:bang:
cassiecassieBeach LoverSaint Louie/Grayton52 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Yeah, this is getting old.
Had a trip planned for this coming week ... looks like we'll have to bail. Ugh. Stay away Dennis!
Had a trip planned for this coming week ... looks like we'll have to bail. Ugh. Stay away Dennis!
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI can't believe we're going through this crap again.Take it easy guys. It is okay to get a little concerned, but hurricanes are a part of nature which has many lessons to teach us, some of which we may not recognize until later in time. Be safe, and remember to breathe. Hang on neighbors.
LandlockedLandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
LandlockedBeach FanaticAlabama3,216 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticTake it easy guys. It is okay to get a little concerned, but hurricanes are a part of nature which has many lessons to teach us, some of which we may not recognize until later in time. Be safe, and remember to breathe. Hang on neighbors.
I know it is nature and all but it just a tough pill to swallow for me.
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