Tropical Storm Claudette

[Smiling JOe]

That was fast - last night it was Invest -something and this morning it's a depression, they are saying it should be a storm before it makes landfall.

Dr Masters reminds us on his blog on Welcome to Weather Underground : Weather Underground that a recent hurricane grew to a Hurricane in less than 24 hours from being a storm, and it made landfall nearly as quick.

Trust me, nature doesn't run on the schedule of man, and though what worked in the past for us, such as boarding up for a predicted Cat 3 Hurricane, may not work in the future, as these intense storms can change without notice, and we may not have time to react.

 

[30A Skunkape]

For those who have not been through this sort of thing before, for what it is worth, Rapunzel and I slept through Tropical Storm Cindy (which some claim had category 1 strength when it hit land) when we lived in New Orleans (2005). Didn't even lose power. No need to panic, just be ready to go without electricity for awhile and make sure your cars are not in a flood prone area nor under trees.

 

[Smiling JOe]

If you are well-prepared, there is no reason to panic. Problem is -- most people are not prepared at all for emergencies, and when something traumatic does happen, panic sets in rapidly. Personally, I don't like the idea of hot humid weather with no a/c for sleeping.

 

[jodiFL]

If you are well-prepared, there is no reason to panic. Problem is -- most people are not prepared at all for emergencies, and when something traumatic does happen, panic sets in rapidly. Personally, I don't like the idea of hot humid weather with no a/c for sleeping.

I found a $99 solution to that. Home Depot has small ACs that will cool one room really nicely and will work off a generator. Have one stashed in the box with our generator.

 

[30A Skunkape]

I'm really freaking out. This is my first tropical weather since the storm that shall not be named...and I used to look forward to sitting in a window and watching the tropical storms roll through.

Can anyone confirm or refute Skunky's assertion that there is no danger of a storm surge?

 

[TooFarTampa]

I'm really freaking out. This is my first tropical weather since the storm that shall not be named...and I used to look forward to sitting in a window and watching the tropical storms roll through.

Can anyone confirm or refute Skunky's assertion that there is no danger of a storm surge?

Seriously Skunky -- it's your job to be the calm one. At least pretend that you are.

 

[Jdarg]

I'm really freaking out. This is my first tropical weather since the storm that shall not be named...and I used to look forward to sitting in a window and watching the tropical storms roll through.

Can anyone confirm or refute Skunky's assertion that there is no danger of a storm surge?

Rapunzel- log out and log back in as you.

 

[30A Skunkape]

I'm really freaking out. This is my first tropical weather since the storm that shall not be named...and I used to look forward to sitting in a window and watching the tropical storms roll through.

Can anyone confirm or refute Skunky's assertion that there is no danger of a storm surge?

In case anyone is confused, Rapunzel posted the above

 

[Miss Kitty]

Rapunzel- log out and log back in as you.

...I knew it.

 

[Gidget]

If my ICF house were finished I would not give a care - also because we would be at a good elevation and would have total backup from our solar system. But a Destin apartment? Hmmmm not so sure..

Keep the info coming!

Thanks
G