Tropical Storm Fay

[organicmama]

Beachma, wishing you the best of luck in coming down here. Having to judge something like that is difficult. Keep in contact with your family/friends down here right now and they should be able to tell you whether or not bridges are out.

It's windy right now, but not unpleasantly so. It's picking up, though. I remember driving at night through the aftermath of Dennis from Atlanta b/c Mr. OM had to be in PCB for a camp gig, before we moved down here, and it was strangely eerie. I was the only one truly awake and it seemed like a dream, not reality.

Coming through PCB is safest from what I know regarding bridges. Whether or not they close 331, that thing scares me when it's breezy. Destin's bridge has had warnings up all summer about not going over the weight limit, so that's sketchy too.

Moved all our outside stuff inside the garage. I am also very glad that we bought the little weather radio from Publix a few months ago. It's educational and extremely helpful right now.

 

[beachma]

Thanks...it's all about timing now I guess. I was wondering if we shouldn't push to make it to Birmingham tonight and get an earlier start in the morning. The 331 bridge has always made me a little uneasy...love the sight of it after that long drive, but always tighten up a bit as we cross. Running out of time at this point....so, thanks again for the good wishes.

 

[GoodWitch58]

just a thought: you might be better being a little later. Give the storm time to move through...

 

[enfuego]

From the SWFD website; www.swfd.org

Tropical Storm Fay​

The South Walton Fire District is encouraging residents and visitors to closely follow the movement of Tropical Storm Fay and monitor their local media outlets for the most current information and guidance from officials in their area. The local area is currently under a tropical storm warning.
The local area should anticipate heavy rains with possible localized flooding with moderate sustained winds with stronger occasional gust. Preparation is the key to minimizing storm stress and impact. Points to consider:
? Record rainfall, flooding will be the main concern as Tropical Storm Fay slowly makes its way across NW Florida through Sunday. A tornado threat continues.

? Standing flood waters pose possible health dangers. Avoid contact with flood waters if at all possible. Keep children away from flood water.

? 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.

? Carbon monoxide is deadly. Residents should use caution when operating portable generators during a storm. Generators should be used outdoors.

? All boaters along the Northern Gulf Coast should heed marine warnings and remain in port if directed. Prolonged high winds and rain will increase the likelihood of vessels to be damaged and to sink. Boaters should secure their vessels before the storm approaches their area.

? Beachgoers, swimmers and surfers should play it safe and stay out of the water as deadly rip currents, rough surf conditions continue along the Atlantic coast.

The South Walton Fire District is poised and prepared as always to respond to calls for assistance; however, we encourage the community to make final preparations and stay indoors and off the roads during periods of inclement weather.

Citizens needing information about the storms impact on Walton County can call the 24 hour citizens? hotline at 892-8392 and 892-8394 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

 

[30ashopper]

Dear Fay,

I know you are very confused right now, I can tell this because you seem to have stalled out just before the coast. I wish to remind you that staying beyond your welcome is rude, and we here in Florida do not appreciate that type of behavior. I know life is hard and full of tough decisions, but at some point you simply have to say "what the heck", make up your mind and DO SOMETHING! :rofl:

Best Wishes,
30ashopper

 

[TreeFrog]

Uh oh...

We're in trouble now.

Jim Cantore is on location in PCB as we speak.

 

[DuneLaker]

Just saw Jim Cantore on TWC at Panama City Beach (6:35 p.m. CST). It is not raining at all at Eastern Lake at this time. Winds did pick up about an hour ago from the north. At 5 p.m. waves on lake and gulf were fairly calm. Low tide was really low. Took a quick walk along the beach. Gulf seemed like it was being sucked out. Someone was even out in a kayak past the second sand bar in the gulf. Lake waves now are a few inches.

 

[Miss Kitty]

I sure hope jfunn, roving reporter, posts her on the scene report later. I was getting a blow by blow.

 

[jessifunn]

Uh oh...

We're in trouble now.

Jim Cantore is on location in PCB as we speak.

jim cantore time i would love to see him

 

[kathydwells]

jim cantore time i would love to see him

Go stalk him jfunn, it would be funn thing to do on a Friday night.