Ida heading toward SoWal [downgraded to tropical storm]

[DuneLaker]

Hurricane Ida Approach to SoWal Mon. AM

Pelicans gliding over outfall at Eastern Lake Monday morning as Hurricane Ida approaches the Emerald Coast. As tide retreats, still getting some overwash.

Waves are larger this Monday morning. Breaking more out on second sand bar and then drifting in to shore this am. You'll be able to see the hightide mark on a few of the pictures I'll post. Tonight's hightide likely to come up more. Outfall got some overwash last night, lake just a little higher. Some area sprinklers are STILL ON. Please turn them OFF. Heavy rain forecast.

 

[Kurt]

Thanks for the pics and reports!

Surf lapping at some walkovers and dunes now.

 

[Kurt]

Downgraded to tropical storm.

This looks to be a relatively minor event here with some coastal erosion - not expecting much wind or damage but lots of rain and flooding in low lying areas.

 

[Gidget]

Good news Kurt. Of course my first concern is for life, but I have to admit I am breathing easier for my little house being built.

THANKS SoWal forum for keeping me informed.

G

 

[Kurt]

Some beachcam looks - Panama City Beach, Seagrove Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Miramar Beach

Note the surfer headed out.

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[Lake View Too]

Poor Gidget, you must resist the temptation to hover and protect your "newborn" house. It will make it thru this just fine.

 

[Caroling]

Some beachcam looks - Panama City Beach, Seagrove Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Miramar Beach

Thanks for these. Is there a list of beachcams online? Seagrove Beach of special interest to me.

 

[Kurt]

Thanks for these. Is there a list of beachcams online? Seagrove Beach of special interest to me.

Coming soon!

 

[Jdarg]

Double red and beaches are now closed, and Sara Comander has called for a local state of emergency.

 

[DuneLaker]

As you are listening, reading or watching reports coming out of Pensacola and hearing about a road being closed or overwashed, this is it. This road is about 75 miles west of South Walton, Walton County. The Gulf Island National Seashore Road reopened this summer. You go over a bridge at Navarre and travel along an incredible beach road to Pensacola. Very exposed, however, to nature and the elements. Lots of sand blown over on bike path and road even on this lovely summer day pictured below. You'll hear about Ft. Pickens, too. Here is picture of where you turn off Gulf Island National Seashore Road to travel down to Ft. Pickens. I understand the National Park Service has closed that road for now.