Tropical Storm Fay

Jeff Masters is THE MAN.

He will tell you the stuff that the talking heads on TWC don't even have a clue about, without all the sensationalism.

But, he'll get direct when he needs to. He called the need to evacuate NO for Katrina on Wednesday. It struck Saturday. On Wed., everyone else was sitting there with their thumb up their @#$ going "Oh, it's coming to the east of NO so we're OK".

I love him. I love how he started calling this storm the Joker way before it really started acting like an insane terrorist. I respect him so much that when I talk about his forecasts to Mr. TFT I call him "Dr. Masters."

"Let's see what Dr. Masters says."
"Dr. Masters will explain it."
"Dr. Masters said this thing is going back to the Gulf of Mexico.":shock:

Stay safe on the east coast!

This Fay is crazy stuff! But I have a new BFF- Dr. Jeff Masters. I LOVE his blog- he has great style, even if he is only discussing the weather!

Jeff Masters is great. He's been bookmarked on my laptop for years, thanks to hubby's recommendation. But hubby now likes crownweather.com better.

I love him. I love how he started calling this storm the Joker way before it really started acting like an insane terrorist. I respect him so much that when I talk about his forecasts to Mr. TFT I call him "Dr. Masters."

"Let's see what Dr. Masters says."
"Dr. Masters will explain it."
"Dr. Masters said this thing is going back to the Gulf of Mexico.":shock:

That is a serious concern for sure. I don't think I've ever seen a storm rake the panhandle or worse, trott along 100 miles south of the beach. I'm paying more attention now than ever before.

Here we go folks, she's about to step off the 'island'. Lets all hope for the best.

Is it just me, or is something goofy at Wunderground? As of 6:30AM, the models are still all showing the plots from 2:00 PM EDT yesterday.

I'm going to start Googling, but does anyone know another good source for the models?

Wanker storm!!!!!! We will get jack squat for surf from this system. Texas is overdue and we need some surf. Maybe this storm will go back into the gulf and give us some swell. Sorry Miss Kitty but when you evacuate you know what I want.

Wanker storm!!!!!! We will get jack squat for surf from this system. Texas is overdue and we need some surf. Maybe this storm will go back into the gulf and give us some swell. Sorry Miss Kitty but when you evacuate you know what I want.

wtf???? Hasn't TX been hit twice already??? :roll: No Pappasito's for you!

Hopefully it will stay a just a tropical depression. Pray hard.

I have lived through tropical storms in our Seagrove house, no big deal, just lots of wind and rain. We never even lost power in those. We did have a lot of wind driven rain, the house moaned and groaned at about 2:00 a.m. when I was there by myself during one.

* Make sure everything outdoors is secure, garbage cans, furniture, anything that can get blown around.

* Watch windows and doors for wind driven rain intrusion.
(We had water come in around our third floor french doors that faced the gulf, we had those re-stripped and they are fine now.)

Hang on tight! It can be interesting.

Oh, just ask Bobby J, now is a grayt time to go look at property during/after an event to see what it does, you will know if it floods.

Is it just me, or is something goofy at Wunderground? As of 6:30AM, the models are still all showing the plots from 2:00 PM EDT yesterday.

I'm going to start Googling, but does anyone know another good source for the models?

Post # 168 shows the models map being updated with the 8am EasternTime models.

From what I'm hearing, they are expecting the east/west lines of the models to drift farther south, and maybe sweep us on the coast. One model even shows it going over water in the Gulf, gaining strength, stalling south of Louisiana, then making a NW dart for Destin. The weather looks lovely here, today, but don't wait around until the last minute to be planning.

Don't forget about Invest 94, which is brewing in the Atlantic, which models show coming our way.

As of right now, my new update is that it will pass north of Sowal by about 20-25 miles. There will be no re-entry over water, and the maximum sustained wind speeds you would see is around 30mph for a few hours around midnight on Saturday night. This is just the latest guesstimate but seems reasonable.

Look out Defuniak!

Look out Defuniak!

Let's not get too excited. Like I said it just seems like its going to be "a little" windy and rainy, not even a tropical depression.

We are holding you to it!

We are holding you to it!

And this is why I don't come 'round these parts much ;-)

You know I'm kidding. We appreciate the insider information, and know the forecast prediction isn't coming from Mother Nature herself.

Look out Defuniak!

Let's not get too excited. Like I said it just seems like its going to be "a little" windy and rainy, not even a tropical depression.

:shock:
I'll report Sunday morning if I'm still here.

:shock:
I'll report Sunday morning if I'm still here.

you're always missing.

i miss my fb friend.

We appreciate the insider information

I would be curious exactly what "insider" information is as it pertains to weather.

I am aware of paid weather service forecasting, which is only available to those who pay, and some experimental stuff. But beyond that, what would be the point of keeping weather info secret?? There is a ton of stuff available on the internet from govt agencies, universities, etc. Check out the links that show up on the Weather Underground tropical blog. If you know where to look, there is almost too much info to sift through. Isn't that what the paid forecasters get paid to do, sift through the available data?

I would be curious exactly what "insider" information is as it pertains to weather.

I am aware of paid weather service forecasting, which is only available to those who pay, and some experimental stuff. But beyond that, what would be the point of keeping weather info secret?? There is a ton of stuff available on the internet from govt agencies, universities, etc. Check out the links that show up on the Weather Underground tropical blog. If you know where to look, there is almost too much info to sift through. Isn't that what the paid forecasters get paid to do, sift through the available data?

It's a paid service.

Insider or outsiders, here is information that is rather timeless and helpful...
Residents in north-central and northeast Florida should closely follow the movement of Fay and monitor their local media outlets for the most current information and guidance
from officials in their area.

• A NOAA Weather Alert radio can be a lifesaver especially during the overnight periods.
• Stay safe by staying indoors. Wait until officials give the "all-clear" before venturing outside or returning to your home. Watch for fallen power lines around standing water.
• Flooding conditions persist across the state. If you approach a flooded roadway while driving, remember turnaround, don?t drown. It only takes a few feet of water to knock most cars off the road.
• Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers, (and kite surfers... ) should heed red flag warnings and stay out of the water as deadly rip currents, rough surf conditions continue along the Atlantic coast
• Mariners should heed small-craft warnings and remain in port.
• Carbon monoxide is deadly. Residents should use caution when operating portable generators during a storm. Generators should be used outdoors. (1 Storm-related fatality reported in Highlands County due to improper use of portable generators)
• Because of the uncertainty of the forecast and flooding potential, all Floridians in the watch and warning areas, North Florida, and Big Bend regions should be prepared to take action as directed by authorities.
• Plan to be a survivor by taking common sense measures to protect your family and property as Fay treks across Florida.
• As our state responds to Tropical Storm Fay, we commend our residents and visitors for their vigilance and thank all local responders and emergency officials for their commitment to public service.
• The Governor has declared a State of Emergency and has issued an Executive Order as of Saturday afternoon. The State Emergency Operations Center remains at a Level 1 activation which is a full activation to support county operations in advanceof Tropical Storm Fay.
• The Florida Emergency Information Line has been activated. Residents can call 1-800-342-3557 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for more information on Tropical Storm Fay.
• If your family does not have a plan, go to www.floridadisaster.org today andcreate a family disaster plan. All residents are urged to Get A Plan!
  

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Don't forget about Invest 94, which is brewing in the Atlantic, which models show coming our way.

i'm showing my ignorance here...but hey, we're all family right? Why is it called "Invest" 94?