Hurricane Isaac

[Kurt]

Thank you!

 

[csgrandm]

Any coffee shops open this morning?

 

[BeachSiO2]

Great pics!

 

[Kurt]

In light of the current weather conditions in regards to Tropical Storm Isaac, Silver Sands Factory Stores will resume normal Center operating hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

 

[beachyteachy]

http://www.kirotv.com/weblogs/morga...012/aug/27/amazing-tropical-storm-photo-hoax/

 

[BeachSiO2]

http://www.kirotv.com/weblogs/morga...012/aug/27/amazing-tropical-storm-photo-hoax/

Kurt's Dennis photo is famous!!

 

[beachyteachy]

 

[lenzoe]

Tropical systems have a warmer core and thunderstorms around the periphery of the storm rarely produce sufficiently cold air to produce a shelf cloud formation.
And even if that were to happen, strong wind motion just off the surface would tear a developing shelf cloud to shreds before being able to reach an appearance like this.

Sorry to hear your Dennis picture is an internet hoax, kurt. You better have a stern talk with your camera.

 

[Just_In_Thyme]

What's the surf doing to the beach? It is hard to tell from the beach cams. Are we going to lose stairs again or just sand?

 

[Teresa]

South Walton Fire District reports latest Walton County EOC information:

Tropical Storm Issac Update:
As of the 8:15 a.m. meeting at the Walton County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the following information was gathered:

-There are no reported power outages in Walton County at this time.
-There are two reported areas of flooding which have receded.
-The Clyde B Wells/331 Bridge is still open and we do not anticipate a closure. We will continue to monitor the weather conditions.
-Currently, there are three damage assessment teams on the ground throughout the county. A report is expected later this morning.
-Waste Management is on a regular schedule and is not foreseeing any delays in service.
-County Offices are currently open with the exception of the Tourist Development Council (TDC).
-As of the update, the Walton County Beaches, Gulf, and Beach Accesses remain closed. Double red flags are still flying. Conditions will be reassessed throughout the day.

Current weather forecasts are as follows:

-Walton County remains under a tropical storm warning.
-Anticipated 30-40 mph winds, with gusts up to 50 mph.
-Moderate beach erosion expected, with 2-3 ft. storm surge. Peak tide average of 3-5 ft. The surge peak will begin at 9 a.m. and will end at approximately 9 p.m.
-Anticipate at least 4 inches of rain with isolated totals of 6.5 inches in some coastal areas.
-Isolated chance of tornadoes can not be ruled out this afternoon and Wednesday.
-All river flood and flash flood watches have been discontinued.

For more information continue to monitor your local weather and news media outlets.

Also, regarding all South Walton beaches, SWFD reports:

The beach flags for South Walton's beaches will remain DOUBLE RED all day today. Please also be advised that Emergency Management have also closed ALL of South Walton's beaches at this time.

DOUBLE RED FLAG CONDITIONS: WATER IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

SURF ZONE FORECAST: WAVE HEIGHTS: 3-5 feet
RIP CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROBABILITY AND RIP CURRENT STRENGTH: very high...a very high risk of life threatening rip currents means that wind, wave and tidal conditions all support the development of extremely strong and dangerous rip currents. Water is closed to the public.
For current Santa Rosa Beach weather conditions and our live beach cam please visithttp://www.swfd.org/weather.php