Tropical Storm Fay

[TooFarTampa]

I dont really understand this map. I found my location but I dont understand what the map is saying about my location. I live off Mack Bayou Rd in Driftwood Estates.
Thanks!!

Find your location on the map first. Then find what "color" you are in. The rule of thumb is:

Dk green = evacuate for tropical storm
Lighter green = evacuate for Cat 1
Yellow-green = evacuate for Cat 2
Light orange = evacuate for Cat 3
Darker orange = evacuate for Cat 4
Red = evacuate for Cat 5
White = not an evacuation zone

These are general guidelines only that relate to the likelihood that your property will be flooded, NOT whether you will be comfortable staying for a Category 1, 2, etc.

I agree that the map is very hard to read. I recall someone posting a better map in another thread. Does anyone know where a more detailed map can be found?

 

[jodiFL]

While I am keeping an eye on this storm, I am kinda waiting for it to get in the gulf before even tracking or preparing. The warm water in the gulf can cause them to do strange things and make erratic movements this late in the season.

 

[Miss Critter]

How many days do hurricanes take to pass through? We are supposed to leave early Saturday morning to drive to Miami for a cruise.

I would contact the cruise line later this week. Although Miami should be fine, there may be some minor issues with your cruise destination(s) depending upon the storm's track.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

While I am keeping an eye on this storm, I am kinda waiting for it to get in the gulf before even tracking or preparing. The warm water in the gulf can cause them to do strange things and make erratic movements this late in the season.

I agree with Jodie. I've seen a few bump up against land and then get back in the gulf to make a second run.

 

[Childcare4u]

Okay so by looking at the map, I think we should evacuate if its a catagory 3 but we are very close to the catagory 1 or 2 color. Its hard to tell the difference between the colors of 1 and 2. Can anyone else tell? We are located in the triangle shaped bayside area near the water.

 

[Childcare4u]

I do agree though that it still seems a bit early to know whats going to happen. I just hope it doesnt come our way. Is it normal to have no electricity for weeks with a cat. 1 storm?

 

[Arkiehawg]

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200806_model.html#a_topad

Batten down the hatches.......we may be in for a blow!;-)

They keep shifting the models our way.......ugh..

 

[Alicia Leonard]

I do agree though that it still seems a bit early to know whats going to happen. I just hope it doesnt come our way. Is it normal to have no electricity for weeks with a cat. 1 storm?

Not normal..but then there is no normal with hurricanes. Ivan didn't hit us directly, but because of where it did hit,(west of us) we went without power for over a week. When Dennis came in....much smaller, but closer, I never lost power.

Best advice I can give you is to prepare for the worst (food, water and supplies) for at least a week, and hope you don't have to use any of them, if you don't evacuate.

 

[Alicia Leonard]

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200806_model.html#a_topad

Batten down the hatches.......we may be in for a blow!;-)

They keep shifting the models our way.......ugh..

I wonder if they are gonna keep shifting. Thanks for the update.

 

[Arkiehawg]

I wonder if they are gonna keep shifting. Thanks for the update.

My bet is yep......

She continues a WNW movement sliding south of Cuba and if she starts shifting N around the last 1/3 of Cuba, then I believe she will be hungry and looking for some BBQ at Jambone!

Disclaimer.....I'm not a wetterman nor eva' played one on the telly.....

Don't get spooked jest yet....