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Just started coming down in Land O Lakes / Pasco Co. .......

FYI: Don't think that because you drained all ethanol fuel from your generator last season that you won't have issues ..... If I didn't have a spare carb gasket set, and a jet cleaning tool, I'd be screwed for when my power eventually goes out tonite .....

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Sue Colson for Press Secretary.

??WATCH! Here is part two of the amazing Cedar Key City Commissioner Sue Colson at a presser this morning.

PRAY FOR CEDAR KEY! \uD83D\uDE4F

It looks like they will be ground zero \uD83D\uDE22#HurricaneIdalia #Idalia pic.twitter.com/pIntNe9IJY

— Chris Nelson \uD83C\uDDFA\uD83C\uDDF8 \uD83C\uDFDD (@ReOpenChris) August 29, 2023

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5pm NHC update on Idalia. Now CAT2 100mph. Pressure 972mb. Track bump west. Major Hurricane expected well before Wednesday AM landfall. Tropical Storm winds nearing Florida now. Hurricane Watches Atlantic coast.

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Sue Colson for Press Secretary.

??WATCH! Here is part two of the amazing Cedar Key City Commissioner Sue Colson at a presser this morning.

PRAY FOR CEDAR KEY! \uD83D\uDE4F

It looks like they will be ground zero \uD83D\uDE22#HurricaneIdalia #Idalia pic.twitter.com/pIntNe9IJY

— Chris Nelson \uD83C\uDDFA\uD83C\uDDF8 \uD83C\uDFDD (@ReOpenChris) August 29, 2023

Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in advance of any potential impacts from Hurricane Idalia. The Governor’s State of Emergency declaration puts state emergency plans into effect, enabling agencies to better coordinate resources jointly and respond to requests for state assistance from county emergency managers.

The National Hurricane Center predicts Idalia will weaken into a Tropical Storm as it moves into South Carolina on Wednesday, with storm conditions lasting through Thursday morning. Residents should continue to monitor the official forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, local media and official social media accounts from public safety agencies for the latest information.

Forecasters predict the most significant impacts are expected in the eastern Midlands throughout the coastal plain with 4 to 8 inches of rain. The strongest winds will occur in the easternmost portion of the state. Downed trees and power lines are likely. Heavy rainfall will result in flash flooding. Minor to moderate river flooding is also possible across portions of the state. Isolated tornados are also possible.

People in low-lying areas and areas normally prone to flooding should have a plan for where to go if conditions become unsafe to stay in their homes. Stay with friends or family as a first option. Go to a motel or hotel, if possible. Emergency shelters will open depending on need by local officials.

Be aware of potential flash flooding:

If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move to higher ground. Do not wait to be told to move.
Do not walk through moving water. Three to six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.
Never drive around or move barricades blocking a street.
Be cautious of downed trees and power lines:

Never touch or attempt to remove fallen limbs from downed or sagging power lines.
Always report downed lines to your utility provider. Never call 9-1-1 to report downed power lines or power outages.
Keep children and pets away from fallen electric lines.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has raised the state’s readiness and response to Operating Condition Level Two, or OPCON 2. SCEMD has several resources available for people to prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms, including the state’s online interactive hurricane guide at hurricane.sc.

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All aircraft on the installation have been evacuated/secured in preparation for #HurricaneIdalia . During the evacuation, the 50th ARS recorded St. Elmo’s fire, a weather phenomenon in which luminous plasma is created in an atmospheric electric field. pic.twitter.com/tqUGhfm8iN

— MacDill AFB (@MacDill_AFB) August 29, 2023

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Mrs. Miami_JBT and I love Cedar Key.....

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/122381/1000009316_jpg-2936509.JPG

We spent a lot of time there to relax when we used to live in Tallahassee. Wonderful place.

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I do hence my direct response and others with  with direct knowledge of the event and area instead of “general advice” when someone is asking if they should direct someone to cancel paid plans

I’m not being a dick but when people have real questions to make decisions it’s best not to generalize.

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You oriental ?

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I disagree . At the top of the panhandle it has been dry for weeks

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Charming little town.

However, it's not a place I'd want to be with a heavy hitting Cat 3 due to pay a visit.

https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/images/CedarKeyAerialTripadvisor.jpg

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Earlier this morning at Anna Maria Island. I'm guessing it's rougher now there? Who knows.. as I'm further inland now.
https://i.imgur.com/TSpptbF.png

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The current flood risk graphic looks wider in North Carolina and maybe South Carolina as well.

I am not sure how to save a static image that does not update.  

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT10/refresh/AL1023WPCERO+gif/213341WPCERO_sm.gif

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Miami got a nice line through Kendall. I also stepped on wet dog shit getting the mail.

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Miami got a nice line through Kendall. I also stepped on wet dog shit getting the mail.

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Glad that this one missed my AO, still tons of people recovering from Ian here (costal Charlotte/Sarasota counties). Truly feel for the people in the path of this one.

Side question: how often do you all run your generators? And what parts are most likely to fail? I have a small generator 700/900amp 2stroke that I try to run at least 15mins a month, but I just got a larger used (good condition) generator from my neighbor. I saw the air filters mentioned, anything else?

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Seems like everything is mostly passed collier county now. It was rainy and windy. Now it’s just cloudy and a little breezy.

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Storm is really cruising right along at 16 mph.

Much better news than having a storm that's stalled out or just slowly inching along and dumping overwhelming amounts of rainfall while tearing everything all to shit with sustained high winds in the NE quadrant area.

As of the latest advisory, Idalia is moving north at 16 miles per hour, with 100 mile an hour maximum sustained winds.

https://www.wpbf.com/article/idalia-maps-models-florida-track/44925302

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Outer bands arriving in Citrus/Marion County.

https://i.imgur.com/CxCgcCj.jpeg

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Glad that this one missed my AO, still tons of people recovering from Ian here (costal Charlotte/Sarasota counties). Truly feel for the people in the path of this one.

Side question: how often do you all run your generators? And what parts are most likely to fail? I have a small generator 700/900amp 2stroke that I try to run at least 15mins a month, but I just got a larger used (good condition) generator from my neighbor. I saw the air filters mentioned, anything else?

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We shall rebuild Fort Myers Beach again, and again, and again!

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My local weather lady said we are about to get some outer band storms way up here in NW GA. Just looks like afternoon thunderstorms to me, they are drifting up from the south though.

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After that one failed we pulled out an open frame smoke and noise generator. It hasn't been run in a few years. We could not get it to start, and tried quite a few things. Eventually we figured it out, there is a small air intake it the fuel cap the was clogged with gunk from sitting, we cleaned it out and it fired right up.