Hurricane Michael Discussion

This one looks like it will blow up quickly once it reaches the open Gulf. Looks like the Governor is declaring a state of emergency. This is the kind of storm that may come in quicker than an evacuation can take place. Let’s hope it turns more east.

 

When TS Alberto blew in, it seemed to blow the yellow flies to smithereens. Let's hope Michael will get rid of the red tide.

I grew up over Biloxi way, and don't remember the coincidence of red tide and a TS/H. Any of the lifetimers here ever remember red tide when a storm blows in and what happens? Does it just spread it into the hinterlands or churn it away?

 

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“The hopeful one is that strong winds from the hurricane blow red tide offshore,” says Hastings.

But if Tropical Storm Michael turns into a rain maker, it could be bad news .

“The heavy rain will dilute farm and agriculture areas of all the nutrients, nitrates, phosphates and rain them into the beaches and coastal areas that serve to fertilize the red tide, exactly what we don’t want,” explains Hastings.


Dr. Hastings says heavy rain and runoff could turn the already 145-mile-long bloom that stretches more than 10 miles out into the Gulf into an even bigger algae bloom.

“If there are a lot of nutrients released into the water from the heavy rain, it would be a bad thing and it doesn’t matter how close the storm is. I think it’s a likely possibility,” says Hastings.

With millions of dollars going towards research, Dr. Hastings says it’s time money went to better regulation.

“Eight to 10 years ago, our water management districts were excellent, were better at monitoring, but in the last eight to 10 years, we’ve seen a decrease in monitoring and a decrease in concern for the nutrients going into the ocean,” says Hastings.

 

This stinks

 

Stay safe everyone! My bags are still packed. We were on our way at 6am this morning but have decided to hold off. I am thinking about all of you! Praying!

 

Anybody know where gas is available in SoWal? Is there a reference web site for gas availability in our area. Convenience store clerks just looked at me and laughed when I asked when their truck as scheduled. Difficult for visitors to evacuate when gas availability is zero

 

I saw on Facebook that there is a new shipment of gas at Tom Thumb at 331 and 98.

 

Drive 25 miles north on 331 and purchase all the fuel you want. I went to gas station on hwy 90 ( away from interstate) and didn’t even have to wait in line.

 

Does anybody know what the traffic is like on 30A and 331 this morning?

 

I assume crowded - will be a good test of the new 4 lane - probably get backed up at Defuniak Springs. At some point they may have 4 lanes open north if needed. Probably won't be though.

All bridges north, east and west close when sustained winds are about 30mph.

 

Heard 40 MPH to close bridges. Just saying..either way if ur going go now

 

Saying Cape San Blas will be destroyed

 

Stay safe Sowal! Hoping for no damage and that the pesky red tide blows away.

 

I've heard different stories on that. I always thought it was 35mph, and earlier today I was told 40mph. No big deal, I was just wondering what was official.

 

Indian pass,Apalach,St Georges as well

 

I would imagine that the little section of road to Cape San Blas that people like to call the "stump hole" (but which is more aptly called the "rock pile") will almost certainly wash out, leaving a lot of people with no access to the cape for a long time. It will be rebuilt (most of the real estate taxes for the county come from the cape) but it takes time.

There will be some houses / condos lost, most of which where already in danger from erosion.

Keep your insurance agent's phone number handy.

 

Yes - stump hole will be gone for sure. Always wondering what would happen to that area when a major one hit. Been vacationing there for years. So sad. Hoping it blows out some before hitting land. Stay safe!!!

 

looks like it shifted left toward PMC