Thank you. I learned my first year here in Punta Gorda after seeing the crowds when Erika was predicted to come this way. Thankfully she fizzled out but I decided after that to stay prepared all through the season. I keep in meds, batteries, water bottles (30 one gallon bottles empty until near a storm) battery operated lights, several power chargers, nonperishable food, etc and the gas tank is kept filled well ahead of any storm that may come this way. I have several plans if need to evacuate. I will never be caught like that again. There are still two blocks downtown with no buildings on them left from Charley and I have seen the vids of it. Nope, not playing silly games with those things.
Now that Gaston has formed, the next name to be used will be Hermine, if it indeed forms. If this forms, it likely is going close to the Panhandle. It would look like Tampa to Panama City may need to pay attention to this one. So should Cedar Key. That would only be preliminary. Time will tell. If the European is correct, could this go EAST of the Appilichians and give some steady rain to New York State? Again, time will tell; that's days away, but if anyone has any travel plans for around October1st, that's something. to keep in mind. If it goes WEST of the Appilachians, not much rain to be expected, if at all, for new York State. I will tend to go with the WEST of the Appilichians for now.
Thank you. I learned my first year here in Punta Gorda after seeing the crowds when Erika was predicted to come this way. Thankfully she fizzled out but I decided after that to stay prepared all through the season. I keep in meds, batteries, water bottles (30 one gallon bottles empty until near a storm) battery operated lights, several power chargers, nonperishable food, etc and the gas tank is kept filled well ahead of any storm that may come this way. I have several plans if need to evacuate. I will never be caught like that again. There are still two blocks downtown with no buildings on them left from Charley and I have seen the vids of it. Nope, not playing silly games with those things.
Now that Gaston has formed, the next name to be used will be Hermine, if it indeed forms. If this forms, it likely is going close to the Panhandle. It would look like Tampa to Panama City may need to pay attention to this one. So should Cedar Key. That would only be preliminary. Time will tell. If the European is correct, could this go EAST of the Appilichians and give some steady rain to New York State? Again, time will tell; that's days away, but if anyone has any travel plans for around October1st, that's something. to keep in mind. If it goes WEST of the Appilachians, not much rain to be expected, if at all, for new York State. I will tend to go with the WEST of the Appilichians for now.