Ike

[TreeFrog]

On another note the Fire Department has now posted double red flags and the waves should continue to increase in Sowal.

The Destin Surf report is calling for 12 Ft. waves by tomorrow noon, lasting for about 24 hours. Holy Moly, that should be a sight.

http://magicseaweed.com/Destin-Surf-Report/851/

 

[BeachSiO2]

The Destin Surf report is calling for 12 Ft. waves by tomorrow noon, lasting for about 24 hours. Holy Moly, that should be a sight.

http://magicseaweed.com/Destin-Surf-Report/851/

It will be a sight and don't take this the wrong way but you can't have a 12 foot wave in 5 feet of water, even though the WC neglects to tell you that . My point is that those waves will be offshore and be great for surfing, but the waves will break offshore and the water will likely only reach the dunes as there will be no associated storm surge.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Thanks. Yep, I've been watching and reading your posts. Kitty, I'll go with to get Paw Paw if you need me to. Looks like I might have my uncle back too.

Paw Paw is headed here tomorrow. Hopefully, your uncle can stay put this time around. You know this Ike could hit Houston, Austin and Dallas, right? :shock:

Thanks to BeachSiO2, once again...he is looking out for us!

 

[TreeFrog]

It will be a sight and don't take this the wrong way but you can't have a 12 foot wave in 5 feet of water, even though the WC neglects to tell you that . My point is that those waves will be offshore and be great for surfing, but the waves will break offshore and the water will likely only reach the dunes as there will be no associated storm surge.

Agreed.

But it was an experience to be down at the beach as the Gustav waves rolled in at similar heights. Just 20 or 30 yards offshore, they were 6 to 8 feet above my head.

 

[BeachSiO2]

Agreed.

But it was an experience to be down at the beach as the Gustav waves rolled in at similar heights. Just 20 or 30 yards offshore, they were 6 to 8 feet above my head.

I understand, I am just a stickler for details. I drove the beach yesterday. Overall, it looks like we're as ready as we can be.

 

[Miss Kitty]

I understand, I am just a stickler for details. I drove the beach yesterday. Overall, it looks like we're as ready as we can be.

That is what endears you to me. I haven't looked at the forecast yet this morning. Please pray for Texas and her citizens.

 

[sunspotbaby]

I just heard on the radio that 98 is closed between Destin and FWB due to water over the road!

 

[SGB]

The bay is really starting to kick up. The water level is just touching the underside of our dock, which it has rarely done. We usually have a beach in front of our seawall. Not today.

Ike looks like it's could be a big one. I hope people get out of the way and stay safe.

 

[DuneLaker]

9 a.m. Code Enforcement just drove down San Roy (used to be Chumps Road) at Eastern Lake, looked around. Couldn't tell whether they were telling people to get off the beach or not. They left. 9:30 a.m. people back on beach for just a short time. Lots of inflow into lake. Enforcement sign about not digging out lake is in peril today. Shorebirds and seagulls are having a feeding good time. Lots of little crabs and bait fish coming in.

 

[chrisv]

Ike is certainly a large in size storm, about 375 miles away and has already pushed about a 2.5 foot surge into this area. At this point the surge is equal to what Gustav pushed in.