Tropical Storm Fay

[Smiling JOe]

NOGAPS model went from Mississippi at 2am back to directly over PC area by 10am. Still too early to call.

 

[Childcare4u]

So if its a catagory one will we need to evacuate our home since we live in a flood zone? I am new to all this...this will be our first time going through a hurricane.

 

[seagrovegirl]

Depends on where you live in Sowal...if you are on high ground, like Seagrove, you should be okay. A Cat 1 hurricane can be nasty but usually not anything to worry about, other than light damage, small trees falling and limbs and debris getting pushed around. High surf and small surge if we get a direct hit.

I live in a relatively low lying area in Pt. Washington, but would not leave for a Cat 1, except I have large oak trees hanging over my house. If one of those were to fall on it, or even some of the huge limbs, my house would be splintered.

 

[beacheart]

How could south walton be affected if Fay stays on the projected path? Wind, etc.? Trying to decide whether or not to come down there and secure items outside. Need opinions.

 

[Miss Critter]

Depends on where exactly your home is located and how well it's built. Some leave for cat 1; many don't leave unless cat 3. As a life long gulf coaster, I've ridden out a few storms. If you do decide to stay, stock up on all the supplies recommended and know this: hurricanes last a LONG time. Even the "mild" ones seem like hell when the wind starts to howl. And when things finally get calm, that's just the eye of the storm. Then you can brace yourself for round 2.

That being said, Fay is not coming our way. Repeat after me, all together now: Fay is not coming our way.

 

[chrisv]

So if its a catagory one will we need to evacuate our home since we live in a flood zone? I am new to all this...this will be our first time going through a hurricane.

Jackie, you have to make that call based on gathering as much info as you can. Listen to the emergency management folks, talk to neighbors who've lived in the neighborhood for a while, and research your location. Pay attention to the storm track and intensity. Follow this link to a storm surge map for Walton County, find your location and see how it fares.

 

[Childcare4u]

Jackie, you have to make that call based on gathering as much info as you can. Listen to the emergency management folks, talk to neighbors who've lived in the neighborhood for a while, and research your location. Pay attention to the storm track and intensity. Follow this link to a storm surge map for Walton County, find your location and see how it fares.

I dont really understand this map. I found my location but I dont understand what the map is saying about my location. I live off Mack Bayou Rd in Driftwood Estates.
Thanks!!

 

[Childcare4u]

How many days do hurricanes take to pass through? We are supposed to leave early Saturday morning to drive to Miami for a cruise.

 

[chrisv]

I dont really understand this map. I found my location but I dont understand what the map is saying about my location. I live off Mack Bayou Rd in Driftwood Estates.
Thanks!!

It gives approximate surge danger by storm category. By finding your location (you can zoom in to get a better idea) you'll see if you're in a surge zone and what category zone you're in. For example, I'm in a Category 1 surge zone (pea green) meaning that my location could be under water with a direct or near direct hit from a Cat 1 storm. This map is only an approximation, and could vary with each storm, but gives an idea of the surveyed storm surge danger. Use it as part of your planning and preparation.

 

[seagrovegirl]

How many days do hurricanes take to pass through? We are supposed to leave early Saturday morning to drive to Miami for a cruise.

Once a storm is on us, it is gone in a day. You should be fine for Saturday. Happy cruising!!