Wow, I didn't see that coming! (Tropical Storm Claudette)

[NCC1701]

Could be Claudette before landfall tonight!

I went to bed unaware this thing was in development. Fortunately, it is expected to remain weak. Right now it is centered a little over 100 miles SE of Panama City, moving NNW at 14 MPH. Sustained wind is 35 MPH, could strengthen before landfall, but not expected to reach hurricane strength. NHC is giving PC a 9% chance of sustained 50 MPH. It should clear out of the area quickly. Apalachicola has similar numbers, but the storm will arrive there first. As TWC is reporting, this will be primarily a rain event. But, 35-50 MPH winds can definitely blow loose stuff around, down trees, cause power outages, etc.

Then, there's Ana to watch out for.
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EDIT:
1349: Upgraded to T.S. Claudette about the time I posted. Now the forecast track takes it just offshore and parallel to the coast from Cape San Blas to Panama City Beach (where landfall is likely). TWC hints landfall could be as far west as Pensacola, with sustained wind up to 60 MPH. NHC gives Panama City a 19% chance of 60 MPH sustained, 48% of 39 MPH. I just went to check out the bay ... nothing noteworthy at this time. No rain yet, not much wind, broken clouds.

[Dunerunner]

Tie that smartie to a big overpass!! That one looks wet!!

[Turbo42]

Be safe up there you and BBB

[HGB]

Break out the Depends. I'm not ready either. My bedroom set is currrently disassembled in the living room because I am attempting to lay laminate flooring in the bedroom. With this heat I'm too chicken to spend much time outdoors. Now I have to drill holes around the perimeter of my two very large windows for a material I bought that's supposed to protect the openings.

[louis bolieu]

heavier weather here, 35m south of Tallahassee on Oyster Bay off Appalachee Bay. Gusting to 40 mph, tide just at seawall, expecting 3-5' tide surge. Yellow smart passion hooked up to 12' portabote and boat trailer is safe 6m inland. 16' Henry O trailered same location. 30' 1950 Safticraft cabin cruiser CASABLANCA secured safely at dock, as is 62' coastal houseboat FREEWATER. Round Deltec house 25' in the air a safe haven, but we're fleeing to Tallahassee. When hurricane DENNIS hit Pensacola, 200m away in 2005, we were assured all was safe for us, but we got 12' of water on our waterfront lot. Good luck, north Florida coast!
Louis

[NCC1701]

Originally Posted by louis bolieu

heavier weather here, 35m south of Tallahassee on Oyster Bay off Appalachee Bay.
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When hurricane DENNIS hit Pensacola, 200m away in 2005, we were assured all was safe for us, but we got 12' of water on our waterfront lot. Good luck, north Florida coast!
Louis

Wow, you're near the apex of the Big Bend. The 'Bay of Fundy' of Florida when it comes to storm surges. Judging from the storm's position and motion though, you should be getting the worst it has to offer right about now.

[nprsmart]

I was debating going bike riding this morning and checked the radar...lots of stuff just offshore. I clicked the "animate" button and things started spinning. Oh Shoot. You guys and gals in the panhandle stay safe and dry. Looks like we'll be watching Ana later in the week.

[Wdhitch]

We should be ok... Ana can barely hold herself together and probably won't make it another day or 2... Bill should recurve before it gets anywhere near Florida.

Edit... I was wrong on Ana... the plane currently in the system can't find a closed circulation or tropical storm winds for that matter.... Chance are she'll be an open wave again by 8pm EST

[Turbo42]

Bill is a bad thing lets se what happeneds lol ;)

[Suze]

Batten down the hatches, Florida smarties. Take care and keep us posted.