Tropical Storm Fay

[DD]

Well, the rain is coming down steady here now. The map shows rain all along the gulf coast from Corpus to Tampa. Probably not the best beach week.

Probably not. Sad for her.

 

[Jdarg]

No matter happens with Fay, this is a good reminder to finish getting some of the things together on our hurricane preparedness list that we have been putting off. Might as well do it today!

 

[30A Skunkape]

10AM track has it further east hugging Florida's west coast.

 

[Kurt]

CNN just showed updated cone from NWC that shows it tracking a tad more east over land on Florida's west coast. Tampa right in the center - do not return to Tampa or the coast unless you are prepared to face a category 1 Hurricane, and certainly time your trip so that you aren't traveling near it.

 

[TooFarTampa]

CNN just showed updated cone from NWC that shows it tracking a tad more east over land on Florida's west coast. Tampa right in the center - do not return to Tampa or the coast unless you are prepared to face a category 1 Hurricane, and certainly time your trip so that you aren't traveling near it.

We are headed home with the idea that we may have to come right back. Gotta at least get the dog and secure our stuff, also the boys start their brand new school Monday and if it is in session I don't want them to miss it. Really it's a tough call. Best case is a curve rightward, less strenghening and it heads for the middle Keys and the Glades.

Just ... Yikes!

 

[Smiling JOe]

As a reminder, in our area, there could be many emergencies which could cause us to need emergency supplies. For example, a chlorine gas leak at the Sheriff's substation or at any other water tower in the area, could be cause for us to "Shelter in Place," requiring you to stay inside your homes, and seal doors and windows, for extended periods. Big scale emergencies don't happen too often in our area, but they are possible, and you should think of your kit as Emergency Kits, not Hurricane Kits.

 

[Smiling JOe]

TFT, Forget first day at new school, when life is potential threatened.

 

[Beach Runner]

Oh, my...I thought the same thing...is the daughter representing this year?

Well, one of the names is really close. And Nana is what she calls my Mom.

 

[Bob]

gee, my generators look a little dusty!

 

[BeachSiO2]

And I am counting on you to tell us if we need to be worried, or if we are evacuating and you are "housesitting".

I wouldn't be packing my bags quite yet if I were you.