Forecast has Fay heading our way into the Florida Big Bend (east of
Aplachicola) right toward Cedar Key). It is doubtful it will be a
powerful storm but most of us here hope it will dump a lot of rain to
mak up an 8" deficit for the year. Most of our lakes are very low so
the rain would help a lot. The big issue will be storm surge as this
part of the Gulf has the potential for extreme surge due to the
shallow waters. Development has been extreme since he last major
storm surge. Fortunately, development around here is tiny compared to
anywhere else on the FL coast and our coast is mostly wildlife
refuge. Any surge of over 9' and my boat is history because the docks
will float offa the pilings and I cannot put out anchors into my
canal.
Yesterday, I was in Panama City Beach foir th first time in years,
OMG, what an abomination it has become. You really cannot see the
beach due to the condos. They seriously need a cat 5 hurricane to
clean the beach.
I know the damned politicians will make us inland dwellers pay for the
rebuilding of those who are stupid enough to have expensive near water
homes.