Tropical Storm Fay?

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Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:37 pm

I'm getting bad weather from TS Fay.
I'm hoping my electric will stay on, and it will move away sooner than later.
One county has 58,000 customers without power right now.

I was hit hard by the three hurricanes a few years back. I do not want to repeat the experience ever.

Anyone else being hit by this Tropical Storm?

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:20 pm

Scarlett:

I see it came a shore at Cape Romano, is that the island just south of Naples Florida?

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:37 pm

@Scarlett - I'm sorry to hear that the storm is so close. Is it a possibility that you might have to vacate? Sad

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:17 pm

I lost my internet, and phone for a bit. It's still very windy, and pouring here. Looking out my window, I see my mailbox has been knocked from the post. Sad

The weather reporter said we had a possible tornado very near me.
30 buildings are damaged, and eight are uninhabitable. We are still under Tornado warning. Shocked

There are shelters open, but I pray I won't have to evacuate.

Now they are saying this is just the beginning, it's clearing up a bit, but they are saying it will be back later. This storm won't be over in my area until the early morning of Wednesday.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:32 pm

Take care through the storm. If you do have to evacuate, you'll be in our thoughts. Very Happy

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:43 pm

We will be thinking of you and praying. Let us know when it is over.

Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:04 pm

Keep safe, Scarlett. Smile

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:04 am

Scarlett, I Hope you will be ok.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:15 am

Sorry to hear you're getting the brunt of it Scarlett. It was supposed to come to our area (Tampa), but I guess it went towards where you are overnight.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:52 am

Update: TS Fay is still causing a lot of rain and some wind.
So far, I've not lost my power. (thousands have here)
Most importantly of all, no damage to house or limb.

@Worf - yes it was originally supposed to go to the Tampa side.
Days like today make me wish I were back over on that side Very Happy

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:19 am

Seen this? :yikes:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/2586182/Surfer-blown-into-wall-during-tropical-storm.html

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:30 am

^^^

From that website:

Quote:

"The wind was whipping around, picking him up and dragging him around," said Lois Bowman of the Fort Lauderdale fire service.

"Is there a lesson here? Whenever there's a storm warning, use common sense."

"I'm surprised he didn't get hit by a car,

Very little sympathy for the guy, shame he got hurt, but what did he expect?

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:24 pm

I wish the best of luck to all involved in the TS.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:18 pm

TS Fay keeps on giving.

Today I wake up and look out the window, and the street is flooded.
The water has reached part of my driveway. And it's still raining.
My big "fear" is that a gator or snakes will decide my yard is high ground Shocked

I'm terrified of snakes!!!

I'm stuck indoors until further notice. I feel blessed that I still have power, and all is well inside.

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts, and prayers.

I am saying a prayer for all who are affected by TS Fay.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:25 pm

Best of luck there Scarlet. I'm in South Florida we had it all on Monday and Tuesday. Although it is still raining here we are past the worst of it

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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:48 pm

I'm not saying that I live in Florida, and I'm not saying that I don't. I am saying that I'm feeling a little wet. I expect to hiding under my bed for a couple of days.

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:56 pm

It should be over top of me Saturday morning if the models go as shown. Rolling Eyes

There's alot of Florida people here apparently.

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:57 am

My husband saw an alligator swimming down our street!! Shocked

I don't think I ever want to go outside again!! He wanted to go out and check it out! I told him if he opened the door, I would lock him out.
That was the only way I could stop him from going to get a closer look.
Yikes!!!

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:48 am

Take care Scarlett,

The only good news I guess is that now that you have discovered baiting you wont be bored staying in,

So long as you dont lose power that is Confused

Please feel free to take out your fraudstrations on your pets Laughing

As for the alligators, in Australia we have crocodiles that make alligators seem like teddy bears, and your snakes, even the much feared rattle snake is way less deadly than the average snake that we may find around and in our homes.

I once had a red bellied black snake hiding under my lounge 1 hour before my sons 4th birthday party with about 40 of his friends coming and brown snakes have been in my back yard many times.

Thankfully we dont see crocodiles around my area

For those who like snakes You may find this of interest

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:00 am

Murry

Quote:

I once had a red bellied black snake hiding under my lounge 1 hour before my sons 4th birthday party with about 40 of his friends coming and brown snakes have been in my back yard many times.

I think I would have moved if I discovered a snake inside my home.
I hate alligators, but snakes have scared me since I was a child. I was almost bit by a copper head.

The news is warning us not to go out in the flood waters as there are snakes, alligators, and other unfriendly critters in the water.
That scares me more than the possible infection from contact with the water itself.

I am thankful we still have power! No clue yet when the water will go down enough for us to leave the house. Some neighborhoods have been evacuated by boats.

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:25 am

^
Apart from taipans, round here we have snakes like this.....

Quote:

Five-year-old Marlie Coleman battled a six-metre scrub python to rescue her kitten, Sooty. Marlie came across the snake in the family's backyard as it tried to eat the kitten and without hesitation she wrestled Sooty away from the snake and in the process received a bite on her face. Luckily, the snake was non-poisonous. Marlie was awarded the RSPCA tops award in a presentation at her school last week.

Plus we have the world's most dangerous tree, which I know from painful experience... Crying or Very sad

Actually, the most dangerous tree is probably the one thrown around by a hurricane or tornado, so I should stay inside until things calm down if I were you, Scarlett

Not quite a Newb Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 72

Hmm, well, this was my first tropical storm (since I recently moved to Florida for the university here). Though, in the region I was in, it didn't really seem to be much of anything but a bit of a gusty, overcast day with some light rain. -shrug-

We got lucky I suppose.

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:01 pm

Scarlett, Lovey said that snakes do not go into homes. Smile

Hope everyone is safe.

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:04 pm

corona wrote:

Scarlett, Lovey said that snakes do not go into homes. Smile

Sorry, but Lovey is wrong. Laughing

One would also think gators don't go in homes either:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/04/23/alligator-in-kitchen-phot_n_98193.html

Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 3:22 pm

The water in my street had receded a bit, but now it's raining again!!
I am still not able to leave the house.

I am thankful that I still have power, and have not been flooded out.

There are many not too far from me, who have lost their homes, and others that have no power.
One person died due to carbon monoxide - he started his generator up in his garage.

I believe I'll take the shotgun out when I go outside again in case any gators or snakes have taken up residence in my yard. Wink