Tropical storm possible next week

[Matt J]

First April tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico? Latest forecast says history unlikely.

Meteorologists were watching closely this week for what could have been the first tropical storm ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico in April.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Dawn]

Time to break out the white boots.

 

[bob bob]

Scientists have flashed warnings about living on barrier islands for decades. “Barrier islands, particularly on the ocean side, have always been hazardous places for man,” researchers warned in the American Scientist in 1980. “Over the last several decades, however, this pattern of development has reversed, with most construction taking place dangerously close to the shoreline.” “This trend stems from a strong desire to be near the water’s edge, even though that location clearly introduces serious risks to both life and property.” Those risks have only gotten worse. As global temperatures rise, sea levels also rise due to melting ice sheets and glaciers and expansion of seawater as it warms. The higher seas worsen storm surge and erosion. Both encroach upon barrier islands — and can even eliminate them entirely. Climate change also shares a link with hurricanes because warmer ocean water and increasing moisture in the atmosphere can lead to more Category 4 and 5 hurricanes.

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/article273969340.html#storylink=cpy

 

[Matt J]

Even basic geography explains what a barrier island is and how it fares in storms.

 

[Lake View Too]

I thought "barrier" meant there were more bars located there...

 

[Poppaj]

Scientists have flashed warnings about living on barrier islands for decades. “Barrier islands, particularly on the ocean side, have always been hazardous places for man,” researchers warned in the American Scientist in 1980. “Over the last several decades, however, this pattern of development has reversed, with most construction taking place dangerously close to the shoreline.” “This trend stems from a strong desire to be near the water’s edge, even though that location clearly introduces serious risks to both life and property.” Those risks have only gotten worse. As global temperatures rise, sea levels also rise due to melting ice sheets and glaciers and expansion of seawater as it warms. The higher seas worsen storm surge and erosion. Both encroach upon barrier islands — and can even eliminate them entirely. Climate change also shares a link with hurricanes because warmer ocean water and increasing moisture in the atmosphere can lead to more Category 4 and 5 hurricanes.

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/article273969340.html#storylink=cpy

Whoa, hold on a second. Sen. James Inhofe proved climate change is bullsht by tossing a snowball across the Senate floor. He provided further evidence when he claimed it was cold outside.

 

[James Bentwood]

Seriously though, will any of us be able to insure our Florida home in the future?

 

[conch]

Seriously though, will any of us be able to insure our Florida home in the future?

Considering the HUGE number of new houses being built, a lot of which are in high risk areas {I.E. Windmark in P.S.J.+ Summer Camp in Sopchoppy}.
I think that developers such as D.R. Horton and St Joe, should be required to underwrite the insurance for 50 years, on every new home they build.
I am certain they will see what a great idea that would be for new home sales!
Of course the rest of us would still be left to the mercy of our state officials, who only have OUR best interest in mind.

 

[Matt J]

There's no JOE development in or near Sopchoppy.

 

[mputnal]

When I lived in Tallahassee and made deliveries to Sopchoppy I can tell you those people prefer their privacy. I had to deal with dobermans, gates and shotguns! Reminded me of home