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Firebird
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Same here so far, but getting crazy humid now
Bud in Fla
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About an hour south of Gainesville. We had some heavy rain & thunder about an hour ago. Just waiting now. I'd much rather be bored than excited at times like this.
Crystal River is already flooding with the high tide but that's not unusual.
Crystal River is already flooding with the high tide but that's not unusual.
Closest city of size is Live Oak, FL. We started with a heavy rain band. Still raining thirty minutes later. I've been through this way too many times. Not freaking. Never done it here at the BOL so we'll see how things go. Time to experience something new I reckon. LOL
Not making light of folks who are scared or who have or may suffer from this storm. Just this is Florida, 'canes are what we do. And I'd rather do 'canes than 'quakes or 'nadoes.
Not making light of folks who are scared or who have or may suffer from this storm. Just this is Florida, 'canes are what we do. And I'd rather do 'canes than 'quakes or 'nadoes.
Hey! We were there today. Did the east coast from New Smyrna Beach all the way up to Jacksonville bypass to I10 then headed to our BOL. And it was incredibly hot and humid. This morning was nice but in the afternoon ... gag. I got a little fried just walking around Flagler Beach and the surfers were out in force.
Pebbles
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Thanks Thinwater. My brother lives in Southern California and last year he bought a house in Daytona Beach. He plans to retire there in 5 years. I appreciate your report on Daytona Beach.
PrairieMoon
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Wow! There's a lot of you I can come visit this Christmas!
Stay safe!
Stay safe!
Bud in Fla
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Dunnellon area. Getting some heavy rain now at 6:45 am but according to the radar, the worst is past us. Looks like we might see some 40+- mph wind but it looks like another "non-event" for our area.
We're between Ocala & Crystal River/Yankeetown areas, south of the Big Bend area. I've read that the last hurricane that made a direct hit here was before they started naming hurricanes.
We're between Ocala & Crystal River/Yankeetown areas, south of the Big Bend area. I've read that the last hurricane that made a direct hit here was before they started naming hurricanes.
Live Oak back in the narrow cone after storm wobbles east again but thus far the worst rain we had was that first band. Just now starting to get any wind.
Oh well. Spoke too soon. Just lost power outside of live oak. I have back up power but minimal so time to ration. Will check in later.
adgal
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Be safe!!! Prayers sent!!
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Can't say it's a good morning, but it ain't that bad. We had a couple of heavy storms overnight, but not really that much wind. This morning the rain isn't heavy but is almost non-stop. Oddly we seem to be getting more wind now than we did last night. I wouldn't want to be outside right now, but it isn't really dangerous.
soccerdad3
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Beautiful day in Ft Myers, FL today! SO different from Ian last year, many people are breathing big sighs of relief. I know whats in store for people in north florida in the coming weeks and months. And georgia, maybe the carolinas... Be safe and praying for you!
Firebird
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How is the live oak area now? You aren't far from me, but that eye went right close I would imagine?
Bud in Fla
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Dunnellon area. Sun is trying to break through. Still have some wind but we only have 1-3/4" of rain in the gauge so we didn't even get much rain from this one. No damaged trees that I can see, either.
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One of the ladies who works with us lives near Live Oak. She reported that her family evacuated to Alabama, so they are fine. She sent a few pics showing trees down in the yard, but the house is undamaged. My brother and his wife live in Hudson, north of Tampa. If you stand on the corner of his lot, bend over and look left, you are looking into the Gulf of Mexico. He reports 7" of water in the house. That has been cleared out, but now everything has to dry out. At high tide, the sea wall is sticking at least two feet out of the water. The house is about another foot or so above that. So, we have an idea of the storm surge.
pauldingbabe
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Just rain that I know of. I'm about 15 minutes from there.
psychgirl
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Thank you
Bud in Fla
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Just saw some pics on Facebook - looks like Crystal River is flooded and the tide is coming in. There are some pics at "Pete's Pier" in Crystal River on Facebook if anyone wants to see them.
Crystal River/Ozello/Homosassa usually flood every time a big storm passes through, though.
This is one of the main intersections in CR - Hwy 19 & Citrus Av. Hwy 19 is the "Sun Coast Parkway" and is a major evacuation route is case of a hurricane in south Fla. It's probably a foot deep on the sidewalks. Crystal River is spring fed but it's close enough to the Gulf so the water is brackish - especially after the storm surge.
Crystal River/Ozello/Homosassa usually flood every time a big storm passes through, though.
This is one of the main intersections in CR - Hwy 19 & Citrus Av. Hwy 19 is the "Sun Coast Parkway" and is a major evacuation route is case of a hurricane in south Fla. It's probably a foot deep on the sidewalks. Crystal River is spring fed but it's close enough to the Gulf so the water is brackish - especially after the storm surge.
