Hurricane Isaac

[melscuba]

We were there for Hurricane Dennis in 2005, and had to evacuate. It was our first experience with such things. Ever since then, we fuel up as soon as we cross the bridge, on our way IN. It took us over 3 hours to get from just East of San Destin to over the 331 bridge. It was an all-nighter getting home, and we couldn't find gas until close to Luverne. There were NO hotels from there to Atlanta. My parents, who,live in Kentucky, were also with us, and couldn't find a hotel until Chattanooga. If I could give advise, just get gas now, or be well enough stocked to get far away. Find a hotel NOW unless you know you can make it home in one shot, that is a longer trip than normal!

Now, it was July 4th week when we went through this, so things are likely much better this time of year. But, just giddy on up out of there if you don't live there.

 

[Kurt]

As of the 1:30 p.m. meeting at the Walton County Emergency Operations Center, Tropical Storm Isaac is still headed toward our area. It is anticipated that there will be a heavier wind impact further inland than what was estimated this morning. Rain will still be problematic, with it expected to continue through Thursday.

Walton County Commissioners met and declared a local state of emergency after being informed of the impacts that the county will face. This requires Walton County Schools to be closed on Monday and Tuesday, as schools are used as shelters. When evacuations are ordered, shelters are required to be in place. Currently, Walton County is under a voluntary evacuation for non-residents.

Mandatory evacuations for low-lying areas including campgrounds and RV parks south of Hwy 20 begin at 6 a.m. on Monday, August 27th. Shelter information is available on our website, as well as through our social media pages. For explanation of low-lying areas, please visit our website atwww.waltonso.org. (also see attached map. Low lying areas are defined as any area in light and dark blue as Zones A and B on the map).

The Clyde B. Wells Bridge (also known as the 331 bridge) is anticipated to be closed at 6 p.m. tomorrow, August 27th. This closure is required when winds reach a sustained level of 40 mph. This may change if the course of the storm changes or intensifies.

· A local state of emergency declared by Walton County Board of County Commissioners
· Voluntary evacuations have begun for non-residents
· Mandatory evacuations will begin at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning (August 27, 2012) for low-lying areas
· Anticipate that the Clyde B Wells bridge will be closed at 6 p.m. tomorrow afternoon



Low lying area is defined at anything in light and dark blue (or as Zones A and B)

 

[Kurt]

7 PM Advisory.

BULLETIN
TROPICAL STORM ISAAC INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 23A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092012
800 PM EDT SUN AUG 26 2012

...CENTER OF ISAAC MOVING INTO THE SOUTHEASTERN GULF OF MEXICO...


SUMMARY OF 800 PM EDT...0000 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...24.1N 82.6W
ABOUT 60 MI...100 KM SW OF KEY WEST FLORIDA
ABOUT 530 MI...850 KM SE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.26 INCHES

 

[RiverOtter]

kurt, as usual you do a fantastic job of keeping this community up to speed. Thanks so much!

 

[Kurt]

Latest Satellite image - Isaac is in the gulf.

 

[Kurt]

 

[Kurt]

South Florida earlier today from http://www.seven-marine.com

 

[Kurt]

If this track from the Weather Channel is accurate we'll get some serious wind, rain and waves from the southwest Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorm trains and tornadoes possible.

View attachment 28481

 

[swantree]

Looks like NOLA is going to see some of this.......

 

[Lake View Too]

If this track from the Weather Channel is accurate we'll get some serious wind, rain and waves from the southwest Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunderstorm trains and tornadoes possible.

View attachment 28481

I've been reading the charts as if we were going to get serious weather on Tuesday, yet the Sheriff's department has stated several times that 40MPH winds could be expected by 5PM Monday. This seems like a big discrepancy.???