Watching the weather--hurricane watch

[BJClark]

Watching the weather--dead rat

They have us under a hurricane watch for the next three days..

Jacksonville News, Jacksonville, Florida Breaking News and Weather - WJXT News4Jax

Flooding across various parts of the state, it's picking up strength coming across land as opposed to losing strength..

 

[BJClark]

Hurricane Tracker

They are expecting it to be worse here because by the time it hits here it's supposed to be a category 1 hurricane.

It's been 45 years since we've had a direct hit in this area, I was 7 months, but as a teen I can remember every year my mom preparing..stocking up on everything, because SHE remembered Dora with three small children (3, 2 and 6 months)..power out for over a week, no running water..no washing machine...

I was reading an article recently, and a month before Dora hit, the sea turtles were headed inland..I don't know if the sea turtles had been heading inland a month ago..nothing on the news about that..but it would be interesting to know if anybody paid attention..

Today there are over a million people living in the area, many along the intercoastal water way, more houses have been built up along the beaches (some have been falling down due to beach erosion) but the people stay and rebuild..

The St. Johns River, like the Nile flows North and into many smaller creeks, leading to inland communities, these smaller creeks have gators and water moccasins..when the rivers rise the gators and snakes come looking for higher ground..one such creek is close to my house..so I'll be watching out for gators and snakes..

however, one good thing about the rain, is that many of the lakes in the State are going dry, so maybe this will help with the drought and who knows maybe it will bring enough rain to start replenishing some of the lakes..

I'll be taking some time tomorrow to see what is left on the shelves in the stores,
as we weren't really expecting the storm to turn into a hurricane and I'll have to restock our batteries and buy some charcoal and lighter fluid and a some other foods in case power is out for an extended period of time..I filled the gas tank earlier so, I at least have a full tank of gas..

but in they are only predicting a cat 1, but the amount of damage will depend on the tide, if it's high tide it will be worse..

Dora was a Hurricane 3..

Hurricane Dora - September 1964


Hurricane Dora Hits Jacksonville

 

[BJClark]

Our biggest concern at this point according to recent news reports are tornadoes spawning off from the winds..and possible flooding.

Keep the folks in Texas and Oklahoma in your prayers as they are having major flooding there now as well..

Floods Monitor - NOAAWatch

Up to a half foot of rain fell in parts of Texas and adjacent areas in Oklahoma, causing flooding of low areas and small streams. Numerous roads were flooded, with many closed, and vehicle rescues in Waco and San Antonio. Residences in the Kosse area of Limestone County, TX were flooded. Residents of the town of Banner, OK (Canadian County) were evacuated. Flood Watches are in effect in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

 

[BJClark]

Fay looks like it could be a 'boomerang storm' - CNN.com

 

[BJClark]

Flooding in Texas..

I-Reporters capture flooding in Texas, Oklahoma - CNN.com

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Hurricane Tracker

They are expecting it to be worse here because by the time it hits here it's supposed to be a category 1 hurricane.

It's been 45 years since we've had a direct hit in this area, I was 7 months, but as a teen I can remember every year my mom preparing..stocking up on everything, because SHE remembered Dora with three small children (3, 2 and 6 months)..power out for over a week, no running water..no washing machine...

I was reading an article recently, and a month before Dora hit, the sea turtles were headed inland..I don't know if the sea turtles had been heading inland a month ago..nothing on the news about that..but it would be interesting to know if anybody paid attention..

Today there are over a million people living in the area, many along the intercoastal water way, more houses have been built up along the beaches (some have been falling down due to beach erosion) but the people stay and rebuild..

The St. Johns River, like the Nile flows North and into many smaller creeks, leading to inland communities, these smaller creeks have gators and water moccasins..when the rivers rise the gators and snakes come looking for higher ground..one such creek is close to my house..so I'll be watching out for gators and snakes..

however, one good thing about the rain, is that many of the lakes in the State are going dry, so maybe this will help with the drought and who knows maybe it will bring enough rain to start replenishing some of the lakes..

I'll be taking some time tomorrow to see what is left on the shelves in the stores,
as we weren't really expecting the storm to turn into a hurricane and I'll have to restock our batteries and buy some charcoal and lighter fluid and a some other foods in case power is out for an extended period of time..I filled the gas tank earlier so, I at least have a full tank of gas..

but in they are only predicting a cat 1, but the amount of damage will depend on the tide, if it's high tide it will be worse..

Dora was a Hurricane 3..

Hurricane Dora - September 1964


Hurricane Dora Hits Jacksonville

Praying for your safety!

BTW, I've done some historical research on Hurricane Dora since it occurred almost exactly 399 years after a hurricane that hit at the same location and destroyed the French Huguenot fleet leading to the victory of the Spanish at Fort Caroline. Interesting historical triva. Charles Bennett was a leading historian of that time and his book about history on the St. John's River is a good one.

Amazon.com: Twelve on the River St. Johns: Charles E. Bennett: Books

 

[Seb]

Fay just edged it's way around us.

We only got one feeder band of rain, and a few good gusts of wind.

We're praying for you folks up there.

 

[BJClark]

VirginiaHuguenot;

Praying for your safety!

thank you, I believe our biggest concerns are the tornadoes that spawn off these things and power outages, and then with all the rains we've had recently it's loosened the ground so even falling trees and branches coming off our tree's could be a problem with various wind gusts. (I need to be outside picking up tree limbs that came down yesterday and the day before, so they don't become a problem).

BTW, I've done some historical research on Hurricane Dora since it occurred almost exactly 399 years after a hurricane that hit at the same location and destroyed the French Huguenot fleet leading to the victory of the Spanish at Fort Caroline. Interesting historical triva. Charles Bennett was a leading historian of that time and his book about history on the St. John's River is a good one.

that is very interesting, I didn't know that, Charles Bennett was an interesting man, and an awesome Statesmen..

Charles Edward Bennett - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


this area has been very blessed in the area of not having a direct hit from a hurricane in so many years..before Dora it was like 70+ years, so even 45 years is a long time when you look at the Gulf Coast and the South Eastern Coast of Florida that have had more direct hits in recent years..

An added tidbit, this Sunday Evening we're having an Emergency Preparedness Meeting at Church, it's been scheduled for awhile now, maybe with this storm hitting now it will help us know what areas we really need to be looking at in the area of helping others within the congregation.

Such as who may need assistance boarding windows or a place to stay as opposed to going to a shelter. Who has chain saws if someone needs help w/ fallen trees, who may need help buying supplies if it's an off payday or out of work and they just don't have the money on hand to get some of the things they need.

 

[BJClark]

Seb;

Fay just edged it's way around us.

We only got one feeder band of rain, and a few good gusts of wind.

We're praying for you folks up there.

Praise God!!

And thank you for the prayers..

 

[LawrenceU]

Dancing with Fay:

Now they are predicting a westerly turn over the weekend and have it headed straight for us. Gotta love consistency

 

[BJClark]

LawrenceU;

Now they are predicting a westerly turn over the weekend and have it headed straight for us. Gotta love consistency

yeah, and if it heads back that way it could go back over the warmer Gulf waters and pick up strength..

 

[Seb]

Dancing with Fay:

Now they are predicting a westerly turn over the weekend and have it headed straight for us. Gotta love consistency

If it goes to Mobile (looks like it probably will) it will be one of the strangest paths I think I've ever seen a hurricane take. Although, Jeanne in 2004 was a strange one too.

Fortunately, no matter where it goes, it looks like it's going to stay weak. I like these kind of storms early in the season, they wake people up, and shake a lot of the dead trees and limbs out.

 

[BJClark]

Seb;

If it goes to Mobile (looks like it probably will) it will be one of the strangest paths I think I've ever seen a hurricane take. Although, Jeanne in 2004 was a strange one too.

Fortunately, no matter where it goes, it looks like it's going to stay weak. I like these kind of storms early in the season, they wake people up, and shake a lot of the dead trees and limbs out.

True, but it will also give rise to term 'fickle female' again..

 

[Seb]

 

[caddy]

Hurricane Tracker

They are expecting it to be worse here because by the time it hits here it's supposed to be a category 1 hurricane.

It's been 45 years since we've had a direct hit in this area, I was 7 months, but as a teen I can remember every year my mom preparing..stocking up on everything, because SHE remembered Dora with three small children (3, 2 and 6 months)..power out for over a week, no running water..no washing machine...

I was reading an article recently, and a month before Dora hit, the sea turtles were headed inland..I don't know if the sea turtles had been heading inland a month ago..nothing on the news about that..but it would be interesting to know if anybody paid attention..

Today there are over a million people living in the area, many along the intercoastal water way, more houses have been built up along the beaches (some have been falling down due to beach erosion) but the people stay and rebuild..

The St. Johns River, like the Nile flows North and into many smaller creeks, leading to inland communities, these smaller creeks have gators and water moccasins..when the rivers rise the gators and snakes come looking for higher ground..one such creek is close to my house..so I'll be watching out for gators and snakes..

however, one good thing about the rain, is that many of the lakes in the State are going dry, so maybe this will help with the drought and who knows maybe it will bring enough rain to start replenishing some of the lakes..

I'll be taking some time tomorrow to see what is left on the shelves in the stores,
as we weren't really expecting the storm to turn into a hurricane and I'll have to restock our batteries and buy some charcoal and lighter fluid and a some other foods in case power is out for an extended period of time..I filled the gas tank earlier so, I at least have a full tank of gas..

but in they are only predicting a cat 1, but the amount of damage will depend on the tide, if it's high tide it will be worse..

Dora was a Hurricane 3..

Hurricane Dora - September 1964


Hurricane Dora Hits Jacksonville

Praying for your safety!

BTW, I've done some historical research on Hurricane Dora since it occurred almost exactly 399 years after a hurricane that hit at the same location and destroyed the French Huguenot fleet leading to the victory of the Spanish at Fort Caroline. Interesting historical triva. Charles Bennett was a leading historian of that time and his book about history on the St. John's River is a good one.

Amazon.com: Twelve on the River St. Johns: Charles E. Bennett: Books

News man was saying last night that historically Jacksonville has been a VERY safe area for Hurricane land fall.

 

[VirginiaHuguenot]

Here is a little blurb about the 1565 hurricane:

Year: 1565,

Date(s): 20, 22 or 23 (10, 12 or 13) September

Principle Affected Area(s): Northeast Florida (St. Augustine, Matanzas Inlet, Mosquito Inlet) - hurricane

Northeast Florida coastal waters - hurricane

Landfall Point(s): Unknown, likely an offshore storm.

Remarks: A well known hurricane, documented by all commentators.

Sank Jean Ribault’s fleet. Led to the fall of Fort Caroline and the loss of French influence in northeast Florida. During September of 1565 both the Spanish, in St. Augustine, under Menendez, and the French, at Fort Caroline, under Ribault, were attempting to eliminate each others position in the New World. Ribault, ignoring the advice of his second in command, sailed into a building hurricane, which dashed his ships ashore between present day Matanzas Inlet and Cape Canaveral. Most likely a minimal hurricane. Millas quotes the diary of the army chaplain Francisco Lopez de Mendoza Grajales, “...a hurricane and a tempest came, and it was so great that they surely must have been lost. (He refers to several French vessels)”
Millas, Jose Carlos, Hurricanes of the Carribean and Adjacent Regions, 1492-1800, 1968,Academy of the Arts and Sciences of the Americas, Miami, Florida, Page 82.


Close . This hurricane is referred to as "San Mateo" by the Spanish. The French survivors were later massacred in the dunes near Matanzas Inlet ( which is loosely translated as slaughter ) and Fort Caroline was captured by the Spanish, thus securing north Florida for Spanish rule.

Summary: This storm will be counted as a hurricane for northeast Florida and the northeast Florida coastal waters.

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/Landsea/history/index.html

 

[LawrenceU]

Dancing with Fay:

Now they are predicting a westerly turn over the weekend and have it headed straight for us. Gotta love consistency

If it goes to Mobile (looks like it probably will) it will be one of the strangest paths I think I've ever seen a hurricane take. Although, Jeanne in 2004 was a strange one too.

Fortunately, no matter where it goes, it looks like it's going to stay weak. I like these kind of storms early in the season, they wake people up, and shake a lot of the dead trees and limbs out.

Another looping hurricane which caused a great deal of damage and caught a lot of people either evacuating or returning because an 'all clear' had been called was Elena. Talk about a dancing partner!

 

[Seb]

Another looping hurricane which caused a great deal of damage and caught a lot of people either evacuating or returning because and 'all clear' had been called was Elena. Talk about a dancing partner!

Interesting:

(From WikiPedia) Elena is the only Atlantic storm name that has been retired without causing any direct casualties.

I didn't experience Elena, but looks like it must have been bad.

 

[Seb]

Hey Bobbi,

How are you holding out up there?

Goodness! Fay has been parked on you folks for a L O N G time.

Praying that all is well.

 

[Ivan]

Hey Bobbi,

How are you holding out up there?

Goodness! Fay has been parked on you folks for a L O N G time.

Praying that all is well.

I don't remember anything like this happening before.

 

[LawrenceU]

Danny parked in the Mobile Bay and rained and rained and rained and rained. The 3 foot parapet walls on a flat roof portion (with no other pitches running onto it) of the church building over flowed after enough gravel washed into the downspouts to plug them up. Lots of water there.

 

[Seb]

They say some parts of central FL will have over 24" of rain before Fay finally moves on. That's going be devastating for some those communities.

We're very flat and short down here.

 

[Seb]

Danny parked in the Mobile Bay and rained and rained and rained and rained. The 3 foot parapet walls on a flat roof portion (with no other pitches running onto it) of the church building over flowed after enough gravel washed into the downspouts to plug them up. Lots of water there.

It's a wonder the roof didn't collapse.

Looks like this thing's headed your way. Are you getting ready to "hunker down" down yet?

 

[BJClark]

Seb;

How are you holding out up there?

Goodness! Fay has been parked on you folks for a L O N G time.

Praying that all is well.

Still raining..my back yard is flooded..

the neighbors around the block have water filling up the road spilling in from Black Creek.

 

[BJClark]

Seb;

They say some parts of central FL will have over 24" of rain before Fay finally moves on. That's going be devastating for some those communities.

I'll have to see if I locate the pictures, but they were showing on the news earlier, here locally some SUV's with water up to the windows..some of these are southeast of us down in St. Augustine.

More Viewer Images: Go Away Fay - Photos - WJXT Jacksonville

 

[Seb]

Wow.

St Augustine looks like it really got hit hard with the rain.

 

[BJClark]

Seb;

St Augustine looks like it really got hit hard with the rain.

it has, as many of the rain bands were on the northern side of the storm, so as it set still for so long off the coast of Daytona, St. Augustine got pounded, and as it's slowly moved on shore the rain bands have moved to other areas..

 

[LawrenceU]

I don't know how much hunkering we will need to do other than seal off the chimney top and make sure the storm drain will be clear. I'm keeping an eye on it just in case it drops south over all those wonderful warm Gulf waters and builds up.

Frankly, everything around here, soil wise, is already saturated. If we get a lot of rain with any wind there could be quite a few downed trees.

Danny parked in the Mobile Bay and rained and rained and rained and rained. The 3 foot parapet walls on a flat roof portion (with no other pitches running onto it) of the church building over flowed after enough gravel washed into the downspouts to plug them up. Lots of water there.

It's a wonder the roof didn't collapse.

Looks like this thing's headed your way. Are you getting ready to "hunker down" down yet?

 

[BJClark]

LawrenceU;

I'm keeping an eye on it just in case it drops south over all those wonderful warm Gulf waters and builds up.

My husband and I were talking about that yesterday as we were watching the direction the newscaster say it could go, and how bad it could be if it does what it's been doing, hit water, stall out and just sit there for hours on end all the while winds and rain pick up over the warmer gulf waters. ACK

Frankly, everything around here, soil wise, is already saturated. If we get a lot of rain with any wind there could be quite a few downed trees.

this has been our concern as well.

We had a call from someone at church, another church members house has flooded.

 

[BJClark]

trying to up load a couple pictures I took this morning, my dog is walking down the street around the block from our house..the second one was taken from outside my house looking down the road..(the water is coming up from Black Creek which runs behind the tree's in the background)