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SoWal Expert
Are y'all okay down in SoWal? No one has posted since 3:11 AM.
Maybe we should call "roll" for the next few days so we can know that everyone is OK! Y'all post something when you wake up ! Lots of us are mothers and we can't help being worriers!
SoWal Expert
Maybe we should call "roll" for the next few days so we can know that everyone is OK! Y'all post something when you wake up ! Lots of us are mothers and we can't help being worriers!
Currently, there is not even yard debris like limbs. I think the only damage we will see is heavy erosion and Gulf Front property damage. For all you worriers, be cool and relax. High tide is coming soon as is the wind from the south. So the worst may still be ahead, but again, I think damage will be done mostly from beach erosion. Pray once again for the neighbors to the west.
Excalibur
TAEHLSTAE
WTUS82 KTAE 291147
HLSTAE
GMZ750-FLZ008-012-014-291530-
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
HURRICANE LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
742 AM EDT MON AUG 29 2005
...LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE KATRINA MAKING LANDFALL
OVER SOUTHEAST LOUISIANAN...
...A TROPICAL STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PANHANDLE COAST FROM
DESTIN EASTWARD TO INDIAN PASS FLORIDA...
...AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS STATEMENT RECOMMENDS ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOR RESIDENTS IN THE
FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN THE EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...COASTAL
WALTON...BAY...AND GULF COUNTIES.
...WATCH AND WARNING INFORMATION...
...WATCH AND WARNING INFORMATION...
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EAST OF DESTIN TO
INDIAN PASS IN GULF COUNTY FLORIDA. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR
THE EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE.
...STORM INFORMATION...
AT 6 AM CDT THE CENTER OF HURRICANE KATRINA WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 29.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 89.6 WEST...OR ABOUT 70 MILES SOUTH
SOUTHEAST OF NEW ORLEANS. THIS IS ALSO ABOUT 200 MILES WEST SOUTHWEST
OF DESTIN FLORIDA. KATRINA WAS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH NEAR 15 MPH...
AND THIS MOTION IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TODAY. HIGHEST SUSTAINED
WINDS WERE NEAR 145 MPH...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. KATRINA IS A STRONG
CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR SIMPSON SCALE. SOME
FLUCTUATIONS IN STRENGTH ARE LIKELY PRIOR TO LANDFALL. KATRINA
REMAINS A VERY LARGE HURRICANE WITH TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS
EXTENDING OUTWARD UP TO 230 MILES.
...PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
RESIDENTS IN THE WARNED AREA SHOULD NOW BE PREPARED FOR TROPICAL
STORM CONDITIONS...HAVING SECURED LOOSE ITEMS SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS
AND PATIO FURNITURE...AND TAKEN APPROPRIATE STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST
COASTAL FLOODING. LOW LYING AREAS WILL BE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TO
COASTAL FLOODING...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE THE PROTECTIVE DUNES
HAVE BEEN WASHED AWAY BY PREVIOUS STORMS. MANDATORY EVACUATIONS HAVE
BEEN ORDERED FOR CAPE SAN BLAS IN GULF COUNTY...AND ST GEORGE AND
DOG ISLANDS...ALLIGATOR POINT...AND ALL LOW LYING AREAS SUBJECT TO
COASTAL FLOODING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY.
...STORM SURGE FLOOD AND STORM TIDE IMPACTS...
HIGH SURF WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS LARGE SWELLS EMANATE FROM THE LARGE
AND POWERFUL KATRINA. WITHIN THE LAST FEW HOURS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
IN WALTON COUNTY REPORTED WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE OF AROUND 10 FEET
AND WINDS AT THE HIGHWAY 331 BRIDGE AT 21 MPH...AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
FROM BAY COUNTY ESTIMATED THE SURF AT 8 TO 10 FEET AND THE TIDE AT 2
1/2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL. THIS HAS CAUSED MUCH OF THE REPLACEMENT SAND
FOR HURRICANE DENNIS TO BE WASHED AWAY...ALLOWING SOME WATER TO WASH
UNDERNEATH SOME OF THE HOUSES IN WALTON COUNTY. HIGH SURF AT GULF
COUNTY HAS WASHED ROCKS OVER SOME OF THE ROADS AT CAPE SAN BLAS.
REPORTS FROM THE NORTHEAST GULF BUOYS CONTINUE TO SHOW HIGH
SWELLS...WITH 17 FEET SWELLS FROM THE SOUTH BEING REPORTED AT THE
BUOY 90 MILES SOUTH OF PANAMA CITY. THIS LARGE SWELL WILL LIKELY
RESULT IN HIGHER SURF ALONG THE COAST. THIS WAVE ACTION...COUPLED
WITH STRONG ONSHORE FLOW MAY PRODUCE TIDES OF 6 TO 8 FEET ABOVE
NORMAL...ESPECIALLY AT HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING. THESE ABOVE NORMAL
TIDES AND HIGH SURF WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE BEACH EROSION AND COASTAL
FLOODING TODAY...ESPECIALLY AT THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE. THE BEACHES OF
WALTON COUNTY ARE CLOSED. THE FOLLOWING ARE TIMES OF HIGH TIDE FOR
SELECTED LOCATIONS...
...WIND IMPACTS...
AT 6 AM CDT WINDS ALONG THE PANHANDLE COAST WERE GENERALLY OUT OF
THE SOUTHEAST AT 15 TO 20 MPH...WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 MPH. THE WIND
AT APALACHICOLA WERE 24 KTS GUSTING TO 31 KTS...AT PANAMA CITY 15
KTS GUSTING TO 23 KTS. THE PANAMA CITY BUOY WAS SOUTHEAST AT 33
GUSTING TO 45 KNOTS. EVEN THOUGH KATRINA WAS MAKING LANDFALL OVER
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AT THIS TIME...SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 40
MPH...WITH HIGHER GUSTS...WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE OVER EASTERN
PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE TODAY...MAINLY IN SOME OF THE
HEAVIER RAIN BANDS NEAR THE COAST. SUCH WINDS TYPICALLY CAUSE
SEVERAL DOWNED TREE BRANCHES...A FEW DOWNED POWER LINES AND POWER
OUTAGES...TIPPED OVER GARBAGE CANS AND PATIO FURNITURE...AND A FEW
UPROOTED TREES. THESE WINDS WILL PROBABLY PEAK BY LATE MORNING...
THEN SUBSIDE BY LATE AFTERNOON AS KATRINA ACCELERATES INLAND AND
WEAKENS.
...RAINFALL AND FLOOD POTENTIAL...
STORM TOTAL RAINFALL FROM TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY IS EXPECTED TO
RANGE FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES...WITH THE HIGHER AMOUNTS OCCURRING FARTHER
WEST. WHILE WIDESPREAD FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED...LOCALIZED FLOODING
IS POSSIBLE IF HEAVY RAIN BANDS SET UP OVER A PARTICULAR LOCATION.
...TORNADO THREAT...
SO FAR NO TORNADOES HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ACROSS THE EASTERN
PANHANDLE. HOWEVER...ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY...
ESPECIALLY LATER THIS MORNING IF THERE ARE BREAKS IN THE CLOUDS AND
HEATING OCCURS.
...RIP CURRENTS...
ALONG WITH THE HIGH SURF THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP
CURRENTS TODAY. EVERYONE...INCLUDING EXPERIENCED SWIMMERS...SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE SURF.
THE NEXT HURRICANE LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE IN TALLAHASSEE BY 1030 AM CDT
WTUS82 KTAE 291147
HLSTAE
GMZ750-FLZ008-012-014-291530-
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
HURRICANE LOCAL STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
742 AM EDT MON AUG 29 2005
...LARGE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE KATRINA MAKING LANDFALL
OVER SOUTHEAST LOUISIANAN...
...A TROPICAL STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE PANHANDLE COAST FROM
DESTIN EASTWARD TO INDIAN PASS FLORIDA...
...AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS STATEMENT RECOMMENDS ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOR RESIDENTS IN THE
FOLLOWING COUNTIES IN THE EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...COASTAL
WALTON...BAY...AND GULF COUNTIES.
...WATCH AND WARNING INFORMATION...
...WATCH AND WARNING INFORMATION...
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EAST OF DESTIN TO
INDIAN PASS IN GULF COUNTY FLORIDA. A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR
THE EASTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE.
...STORM INFORMATION...
AT 6 AM CDT THE CENTER OF HURRICANE KATRINA WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 29.1 NORTH...LONGITUDE 89.6 WEST...OR ABOUT 70 MILES SOUTH
SOUTHEAST OF NEW ORLEANS. THIS IS ALSO ABOUT 200 MILES WEST SOUTHWEST
OF DESTIN FLORIDA. KATRINA WAS MOVING TOWARD THE NORTH NEAR 15 MPH...
AND THIS MOTION IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE TODAY. HIGHEST SUSTAINED
WINDS WERE NEAR 145 MPH...WITH HIGHER GUSTS. KATRINA IS A STRONG
CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE ON THE SAFFIR SIMPSON SCALE. SOME
FLUCTUATIONS IN STRENGTH ARE LIKELY PRIOR TO LANDFALL. KATRINA
REMAINS A VERY LARGE HURRICANE WITH TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS
EXTENDING OUTWARD UP TO 230 MILES.
...PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
RESIDENTS IN THE WARNED AREA SHOULD NOW BE PREPARED FOR TROPICAL
STORM CONDITIONS...HAVING SECURED LOOSE ITEMS SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS
AND PATIO FURNITURE...AND TAKEN APPROPRIATE STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST
COASTAL FLOODING. LOW LYING AREAS WILL BE PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE TO
COASTAL FLOODING...ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE THE PROTECTIVE DUNES
HAVE BEEN WASHED AWAY BY PREVIOUS STORMS. MANDATORY EVACUATIONS HAVE
BEEN ORDERED FOR CAPE SAN BLAS IN GULF COUNTY...AND ST GEORGE AND
DOG ISLANDS...ALLIGATOR POINT...AND ALL LOW LYING AREAS SUBJECT TO
COASTAL FLOODING IN FRANKLIN COUNTY.
...STORM SURGE FLOOD AND STORM TIDE IMPACTS...
HIGH SURF WILL CONTINUE TODAY AS LARGE SWELLS EMANATE FROM THE LARGE
AND POWERFUL KATRINA. WITHIN THE LAST FEW HOURS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
IN WALTON COUNTY REPORTED WAVES IN THE SURF ZONE OF AROUND 10 FEET
AND WINDS AT THE HIGHWAY 331 BRIDGE AT 21 MPH...AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
FROM BAY COUNTY ESTIMATED THE SURF AT 8 TO 10 FEET AND THE TIDE AT 2
1/2 FEET ABOVE NORMAL. THIS HAS CAUSED MUCH OF THE REPLACEMENT SAND
FOR HURRICANE DENNIS TO BE WASHED AWAY...ALLOWING SOME WATER TO WASH
UNDERNEATH SOME OF THE HOUSES IN WALTON COUNTY. HIGH SURF AT GULF
COUNTY HAS WASHED ROCKS OVER SOME OF THE ROADS AT CAPE SAN BLAS.
REPORTS FROM THE NORTHEAST GULF BUOYS CONTINUE TO SHOW HIGH
SWELLS...WITH 17 FEET SWELLS FROM THE SOUTH BEING REPORTED AT THE
BUOY 90 MILES SOUTH OF PANAMA CITY. THIS LARGE SWELL WILL LIKELY
RESULT IN HIGHER SURF ALONG THE COAST. THIS WAVE ACTION...COUPLED
WITH STRONG ONSHORE FLOW MAY PRODUCE TIDES OF 6 TO 8 FEET ABOVE
NORMAL...ESPECIALLY AT HIGH TIDE THIS MORNING. THESE ABOVE NORMAL
TIDES AND HIGH SURF WILL CONTINUE TO CAUSE BEACH EROSION AND COASTAL
FLOODING TODAY...ESPECIALLY AT THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE. THE BEACHES OF
WALTON COUNTY ARE CLOSED. THE FOLLOWING ARE TIMES OF HIGH TIDE FOR
SELECTED LOCATIONS...
...WIND IMPACTS...
AT 6 AM CDT WINDS ALONG THE PANHANDLE COAST WERE GENERALLY OUT OF
THE SOUTHEAST AT 15 TO 20 MPH...WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 MPH. THE WIND
AT APALACHICOLA WERE 24 KTS GUSTING TO 31 KTS...AT PANAMA CITY 15
KTS GUSTING TO 23 KTS. THE PANAMA CITY BUOY WAS SOUTHEAST AT 33
GUSTING TO 45 KNOTS. EVEN THOUGH KATRINA WAS MAKING LANDFALL OVER
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA AT THIS TIME...SUSTAINED WINDS OF 30 TO 40
MPH...WITH HIGHER GUSTS...WILL STILL BE POSSIBLE OVER EASTERN
PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE TODAY...MAINLY IN SOME OF THE
HEAVIER RAIN BANDS NEAR THE COAST. SUCH WINDS TYPICALLY CAUSE
SEVERAL DOWNED TREE BRANCHES...A FEW DOWNED POWER LINES AND POWER
OUTAGES...TIPPED OVER GARBAGE CANS AND PATIO FURNITURE...AND A FEW
UPROOTED TREES. THESE WINDS WILL PROBABLY PEAK BY LATE MORNING...
THEN SUBSIDE BY LATE AFTERNOON AS KATRINA ACCELERATES INLAND AND
WEAKENS.
...RAINFALL AND FLOOD POTENTIAL...
STORM TOTAL RAINFALL FROM TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY IS EXPECTED TO
RANGE FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES...WITH THE HIGHER AMOUNTS OCCURRING FARTHER
WEST. WHILE WIDESPREAD FLOODING IS NOT EXPECTED...LOCALIZED FLOODING
IS POSSIBLE IF HEAVY RAIN BANDS SET UP OVER A PARTICULAR LOCATION.
...TORNADO THREAT...
SO FAR NO TORNADOES HAVE BEEN OBSERVED ACROSS THE EASTERN
PANHANDLE. HOWEVER...ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY...
ESPECIALLY LATER THIS MORNING IF THERE ARE BREAKS IN THE CLOUDS AND
HEATING OCCURS.
...RIP CURRENTS...
ALONG WITH THE HIGH SURF THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP
CURRENTS TODAY. EVERYONE...INCLUDING EXPERIENCED SWIMMERS...SHOULD
STAY OUT OF THE SURF.
THE NEXT HURRICANE LOCAL STATEMENT WILL BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE IN TALLAHASSEE BY 1030 AM CDT
SoWal Expert
We still have some streaks of stronger wind at 7:25am. At this time, no rain is falling, but I expect that to change soon. The lower winds appear to be coming out of the south.
EDIT Correction, make that: the winds are coming out of the SouthEast.
EDIT Correction, make that: the winds are coming out of the SouthEast.
Edited
Beach Fanatic
Overall, how would you guys compare the surge to Dennis? The center of this storm is more than 250 miles from Grayton. I just can't believe it is this bad.
When are we ever going to catch a break? The areas that were scraped are going to look horrible.
When are we ever going to catch a break? The areas that were scraped are going to look horrible.
beats on hood
At 6:15am, the wind is howling a bit in streaks. No rain at the moment. Last night, I woke up to wind and driving rain three times. It lasted maybe 1 minute or less in each streak. Brewing some coffee, and preparing to cook some breakfast, before recon. The Sun will be cracking very shortly.Glad you and SoWal (for the most part) are okay. It sounds like weather.com's hour-by-hour forecast that winds were ESE 77 mph at 7am were wrong. Someone on CNN just said that the levees in NOLA might not be breached. Good news.
Beach Fanatic
Beach Comber
At 6:15am, the wind is howling a bit in streaks. No rain at the moment. Last night, I woke up to wind and driving rain three times. It lasted maybe 1 minute or less in each streak. Brewing some coffee, and preparing to cook some breakfast, before recon. The Sun will be cracking very shortly.
Smiling Joe....
When you do some recon can you please check on Emerald Hill Condo's. It is across from Bruno's Pizza. We took a beating after Dennis and I want to know if it is still standing and not in the ocean!!
Thanks as always for all you do,
Melissa
Beach Comber
We are in our gulf front Condo (Beachcrest), caddy corner across 30 a from the Tom Thumb.
The surf is HUGE, all replacement sand is gone and erosion will be severe.
I wish I had better news...
The surf is HUGE, all replacement sand is gone and erosion will be severe.
I wish I had better news...
Beach Lover
Good morning,
Western Lake is slowly rising, nothing of the magnitude from Dennis. So far, I haven't seen any docks, walkovers or boardwalks floating by. We still have a ways to go on that one, but perhaps there won't be as much damage there. (Of course, there aren't as many around this time either).
I set my alarm for 2:00 AM to check the weather and, if necessary, pack up the boys and leave. Weather Channel had just announced that Katrina was downgraded to a Cat 4 storm, still headed for NOLA. Dire and unsettling predictions for our neighbors to the west.
Today, we're having gusty wind with occasional strong showers. I'm no expert on guessing wind speed, but it's probably in the 20 - 30 mph range. Last night, when I was not sleeping, it sounded a lot worse.
Yesterday, I looked at many of our beaches. By 9 AM, much of the new sand pushed up to Grayton had been washed away. Mid-afternoon, the same report for Dune Allen, Santa Rosa (Ed Walline Park), Old Florida and Blue Mountain access points.
I'll report more later after I've gotten out.
Western Lake is slowly rising, nothing of the magnitude from Dennis. So far, I haven't seen any docks, walkovers or boardwalks floating by. We still have a ways to go on that one, but perhaps there won't be as much damage there. (Of course, there aren't as many around this time either).
I set my alarm for 2:00 AM to check the weather and, if necessary, pack up the boys and leave. Weather Channel had just announced that Katrina was downgraded to a Cat 4 storm, still headed for NOLA. Dire and unsettling predictions for our neighbors to the west.
Today, we're having gusty wind with occasional strong showers. I'm no expert on guessing wind speed, but it's probably in the 20 - 30 mph range. Last night, when I was not sleeping, it sounded a lot worse.
Yesterday, I looked at many of our beaches. By 9 AM, much of the new sand pushed up to Grayton had been washed away. Mid-afternoon, the same report for Dune Allen, Santa Rosa (Ed Walline Park), Old Florida and Blue Mountain access points.
I'll report more later after I've gotten out.
Beach Fanatic
CNN is reporting that part of the roof on the Super Dome has opened up. Not good news for the folks in there
Beach Fanatic
Here is another webcam in Destin that is still active - for now.
http://www.remaxsouthern.com/cam.htm
http://www.remaxsouthern.com/cam.htm
Beach Fanatic
The Weather Channel is saying that the levee in N.O. has broken sending 3 to 8 feet of water into town.
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/?from=wxcenter_news
http://www.weather.com/newscenter/tropical/?from=wxcenter_news
Beach Comber
We are in our gulf front Condo (Beachcrest), caddy corner across 30 a from the Tom Thumb.
The surf is HUGE, all replacement sand is gone and erosion will be severe.
I wish I had better news...
Keep me posted.. You are in between two of my places... emerald hill and one seagrove palce.
I hope emerald hill will still be standing after this!
Thanks!
SoWal Expert
Glad you and SoWal (for the most part) are okay. It sounds like weather.com's hour-by-hour forecast that winds were ESE 77 mph at 7am were wrong. Someone on CNN just said that the levees in NOLA might not be breached. Good news.
I am not that experienced at guessing wind speeds, but the winds are out of the SE, and gusts may be around 55-60mph. Constant wind speed is not nearly as strong.
I just got pounded by a hard rain in Seaside, and sandblasted in Blue Mtn Beach. Sand is blowing hard off of the properties who shored-up. Donna in TX, you may need to sweep your porch. ;-) Good news, is it is still standing.
The water level is still up so it is difficult to assess beach damage. I saw some undermining in Gulf Trace, but no collapsing of any buildings in Blue Mtn or Gulf Trace. Looks like we missed Katrina big time. We are still waiting for those winds to shift and become coming out of the south.
SoWal Expert
WGTX1280am,
As I began driving around today, I tuned in to your station. You stated that you would be broadcasting the storm info only during the storm. In between the static, I noticed the first 4 minutes were commercials, followed by and oldies song, which was then, followed by a sheriff's report from yesterday, and one from today saying that Hwy 98 was closed in Walton County due to flooding. I don't know where this "flooding" took place. I did not see any sign of closure.
Overall, I don't think you lived up to your posts.
I quickly tuned in to Talkradio101.com (101.1FM), to get live info on Katrina affecting the local area, even though they are based in Panama City. Supposedly, they have live streaming on line.
just my .02
As I began driving around today, I tuned in to your station. You stated that you would be broadcasting the storm info only during the storm. In between the static, I noticed the first 4 minutes were commercials, followed by and oldies song, which was then, followed by a sheriff's report from yesterday, and one from today saying that Hwy 98 was closed in Walton County due to flooding. I don't know where this "flooding" took place. I did not see any sign of closure.
Overall, I don't think you lived up to your posts.
I quickly tuned in to Talkradio101.com (101.1FM), to get live info on Katrina affecting the local area, even though they are based in Panama City. Supposedly, they have live streaming on line.
just my .02
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Beach Fanatic
member.php?u=1812WGTX1280am,
As I began driving around today, I tuned in to your station. You stated that you would be broadcasting the storm info only during the storm. In between the static, I noticed the first 4 minutes were commercials, followed by and oldies song, which was then, followed by a sheriff's report from yesterday, and one from today saying that Hwy 98 was closed in Walton County due to flooding. I don't know where this "flooding" took place. I did not see any sign of closure.
Overall, I don't think you lived up to your posts.
I quickly tuned in to Talkradio101.com (101.1FM I think), to get live info on Katrina affecting the local area, even though they are based in Panama City.
just my .02
The ole' captive audience trick huh?
Beach Fanatic
Once again, this board is our link to knowing what is REALLY happening down there on 30A. We just look at each other in disbelief over all the storm action for the past few months as we are FINALLY realizing our DREAM of having a home in Seagrove (it's about 60% complete). TIMING is everything!
The words and sentiments expressed on this board just REINFORCE our belief that we are destined to be a part of this WONDERFUL community & our resolve & desire is only STRENGTHENED as we watch & wait for Katrina's fury. BLESS all of you for your great updates, photos, kindness to others!!! We, too, will do whatever we can to help (especially to the west) those who will be so desperately in need of so much & whose losses will be so great.
BE SAFE & THANKS AGAIN.....you make us love this place even more!!
The words and sentiments expressed on this board just REINFORCE our belief that we are destined to be a part of this WONDERFUL community & our resolve & desire is only STRENGTHENED as we watch & wait for Katrina's fury. BLESS all of you for your great updates, photos, kindness to others!!! We, too, will do whatever we can to help (especially to the west) those who will be so desperately in need of so much & whose losses will be so great.
BE SAFE & THANKS AGAIN.....you make us love this place even more!!
Beach Lover
I just got pounded by a hard rain in Seaside, and sandblasted in Blue Mtn Beach. Sand is blowing hard off of the properties who shored-up. Donna in TX, you may need to sweep your porch. ;-) Good news, is it is still standing.
SJ - You're awesome! It feels great to finally exhale. Do you think most of the threat of damage (for all) is finally gone?
Sending a big ol hug your way!
Donna
SJ - You're awesome! It feels great to finally exhale. Do you think most of the threat of damage (for all) is finally gone?
Sending a big ol hug your way!
Donna
margarita brocolia
:clap_1: Well put pk305!
Thanks to all in SoWal and all those who care so much. Keep the updates coming.
And WU - Our check to Red Cross is going in the mail!
Thanks to all in SoWal and all those who care so much. Keep the updates coming.
And WU - Our check to Red Cross is going in the mail!
SoWal Expert
Donna (TX), your neighbor told me that they are not going to charge you for all that sand which they deposited on your porch and the beach below your porch.
So far, you faired well. We are not through it yet. This storm is large enough that the water may not supside until tomorrow. We could be in danger at the next high tide if the water stays up, and more rain falls. Hope for the best.
margarita brocolia
:?: The sands not white.
Donna (TX), your neighbor told me that they are not going to charge you for all that sand which they deposited on your porch and the beach below your porch.
So far, you faired well. We are not through it yet. This storm is large enough that the water may not supside until tomorrow. We could be in danger at the next high tide if the water stays up, and more rain falls. Hope for the best.
Beach Fanatic
From the Walton County website:
Wind speed at the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge was 39 mph sustained at the 9:30 am reading on Monday, August 29. Closure of the bridge at 40 mph sustained winds is eminent, and those who must get to the north side of the Bay must cross as soon as possible.
Wind speed at the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge was 39 mph sustained at the 9:30 am reading on Monday, August 29. Closure of the bridge at 40 mph sustained winds is eminent, and those who must get to the north side of the Bay must cross as soon as possible.
SoWal Expert
:?: The sands not white.
You are correct. They never got around to capping it off with the required 3ft of white 8.1 sand. Go figure. I guess it doesn't matter anyway, because the beach will be a mix now anyway, due to the relaxing of the rules, and the lack of monitoring the work being done.
Beach Fanatic
From the Walton County website:
Wind speed at the Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge was 39 mph sustained at the 9:30 am reading on Monday, August 29. Closure of the bridge at 40 mph sustained winds is eminent, and those who must get to the north side of the Bay must cross as soon as possible.
Just heard on the SO channel:
The 331 bridge is now closed.
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