Tropical Storm Debby

Ben E Lou · 06-25-2012, 05:05 AM

I'm no weather expert, but I would think if this sucker just sits there right off the coast of Florida basically all week long, as the latest projections are saying, that it could be really, really bad for that area.

CraigSca · 06-25-2012, 08:14 AM

We're in central FLA, so it's not as bad as the people on the west coast, but it's raining here A LOT. While they're usually of the smaller variety, it also looks like we could be under a tornado watch until early 2014. Kind of ridiculous.

Ben E Lou · 06-25-2012, 08:24 AM

Yeah, I'd think flooding could be a major concern if it continues to just sit there.

cartman · 06-25-2012, 08:25 AM

One of my co-workers just left yesterday for a two week vacation at Port St. Joe. That doesn't bode well for them.

albionmoonlight · 06-25-2012, 10:02 AM

Let's hope we don't see this again:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Juan_(1985)

A Category 1 Storm that was one of the most destructive ever simply because of sustained rains over a single area.

Dutch · 06-25-2012, 10:07 AM

The slow speed of this storm is definately worrisome. One of the two routes I take to get to work in south Tampa was 2-6 feet under water.

There's a road under them thar canoers!

My morning and afternoon (optional) commute along Bayshore totally flooded...forcing all traffic on to the Lee Roy Selmon expressway. 40 minute commute = 1 hr and 30 min this morning. That's about the worst of it so far.

Easy Mac · 06-25-2012, 10:19 AM

I saw the forecast yesterday about it. 7 of the 8 models had it pretty much going straight over Florida. There was 1 model that had it heading straight at New Orleans.

Is this the rule now, that at least 1 model has to be pointing at New Orleans, just in case?

Dutch · 06-25-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

I saw the forecast yesterday about it. 7 of the 8 models had it pretty much going straight over Florida. There was 1 model that had it heading straight at New Orleans.

Is this the rule now, that at least 1 model has to be pointing at New Orleans, just in case?

Yes..and one that does a 180 and heads for Galveston...you can never be too sure!

gstelmack · 06-25-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

My morning and afternoon (optional) commute along Bayshore totally flooded...forcing all traffic on to the Lee Roy Selmon expressway. 40 minute commute = 1 hr and 30 min this morning. That's about the worst of it so far.

Tampa rarely gets burned by the winds, it's all the water that gets pushed up into the bay...

Dutch · 06-25-2012, 11:30 AM

Yeah, the only nice thing is that Tampa generally has good trainage...unlike New Orleans...so the water levels will subside relatively quickly.

Here's the Phillies spring break field in Clearwater. An article that I pulled this from suggests it's not a photoshopped version of the Phillies season in general.

GrantDawg · 06-25-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Yes..and one that does a 180 and heads for Galveston...you can never be too sure!

I still think Debbie does Dallas.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-25-2012, 12:51 PM

Whatever it's gonna do, I hope it's gets on with it. My son has a scout trip to the Keys (SeaBase, for those familiar with it) starting on Sunday.

Dutch · 06-25-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

I still think Debbie does Dallas.

cartman · 06-25-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

One of my co-workers just left yesterday for a two week vacation at Port St. Joe. That doesn't bode well for them.

Just heard from him. They have punted and moved the vacation to his parent's place in North Carolina.

Dutch · 06-26-2012, 08:33 AM

So the "eye" of this storm is just off the Florida coast...but all the rain is over northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. The "eye" is as close to Tampa as it's ever been and we are sitting here enjoying bright blue skies, sun, and heavy gusts. Kind of weird.

Logan · 06-26-2012, 09:01 AM

With the turn east I'm wondering if my week-long trip to Bermuda starting on Sunday could be affected.

stevew · 06-26-2012, 09:25 AM

Where is "Debby" an acceptable spelling for "Debbie"? I feel like Ive never seen the "Debby" spelling used, and it would easily turn into a "you can't spell your name crack at school. I guess that's bullying now.

stevew · 06-26-2012, 09:27 AM

-Dola

Debby Boone apparently the only person of note that uses this name, and she hasn't been culturally relevant in 30-40 years.

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-26-2012, 09:31 AM

At least it's not De'Bee

tucker rocky · 06-26-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

With the turn east I'm wondering if my week-long trip to Bermuda starting on Sunday could be affected.

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/eaus/flash-vis.html

Dutch · 06-26-2012, 06:00 PM

It's a good week to paint the house...talk about some great ventilation.

Julio Riddols · 06-27-2012, 12:06 AM

In the end, people will remember Debby as someone who waited for her time to come, cried a lot when it didn't, and then got all depressed and went panhandling before drifting off into an ocean of blues.

06-25-2012, 08:14 AM	#2
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	We're in central FLA, so it's not as bad as the people on the west coast, but it's raining here A LOT. While they're usually of the smaller variety, it also looks like we could be under a tornado watch until early 2014. Kind of ridiculous. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

06-25-2012, 08:24 AM	#3
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Yeah, I'd think flooding could be a major concern if it continues to just sit there. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

06-25-2012, 08:25 AM	#4
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	One of my co-workers just left yesterday for a two week vacation at Port St. Joe. That doesn't bode well for them. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-25-2012, 10:07 AM	#6
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	The slow speed of this storm is definately worrisome. One of the two routes I take to get to work in south Tampa was 2-6 feet under water. There's a road under them thar canoers! My morning and afternoon (optional) commute along Bayshore totally flooded...forcing all traffic on to the Lee Roy Selmon expressway. 40 minute commute = 1 hr and 30 min this morning. That's about the worst of it so far. Last edited by Dutch : 06-25-2012 at 10:07 AM.

06-25-2012, 12:51 PM	#12
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Whatever it's gonna do, I hope it's gets on with it. My son has a scout trip to the Keys (SeaBase, for those familiar with it) starting on Sunday. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

06-25-2012, 10:02 AM	#5
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Let's hope we don't see this again: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Juan_(1985) A Category 1 Storm that was one of the most destructive ever simply because of sustained rains over a single area.

06-25-2012, 10:19 AM	#7
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I saw the forecast yesterday about it. 7 of the 8 models had it pretty much going straight over Florida. There was 1 model that had it heading straight at New Orleans. Is this the rule now, that at least 1 model has to be pointing at New Orleans, just in case?

06-25-2012, 11:30 AM	#10
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Yeah, the only nice thing is that Tampa generally has good trainage...unlike New Orleans...so the water levels will subside relatively quickly. Here's the Phillies spring break field in Clearwater. An article that I pulled this from suggests it's not a photoshopped version of the Phillies season in general.

06-26-2012, 08:33 AM	#15
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	So the "eye" of this storm is just off the Florida coast...but all the rain is over northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. The "eye" is as close to Tampa as it's ever been and we are sitting here enjoying bright blue skies, sun, and heavy gusts. Kind of weird.

06-26-2012, 09:01 AM	#16
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	With the turn east I'm wondering if my week-long trip to Bermuda starting on Sunday could be affected.

06-26-2012, 09:25 AM	#17
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Where is "Debby" an acceptable spelling for "Debbie"? I feel like Ive never seen the "Debby" spelling used, and it would easily turn into a "you can't spell your name crack at school. I guess that's bullying now.

06-26-2012, 09:27 AM	#18
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	-Dola Debby Boone apparently the only person of note that uses this name, and she hasn't been culturally relevant in 30-40 years.

06-26-2012, 09:31 AM	#19
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	At least it's not De'Bee

06-26-2012, 06:00 PM	#21
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	It's a good week to paint the house...talk about some great ventilation. Last edited by Dutch : 06-26-2012 at 06:00 PM.

06-27-2012, 12:06 AM	#22
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	In the end, people will remember Debby as someone who waited for her time to come, cried a lot when it didn't, and then got all depressed and went panhandling before drifting off into an ocean of blues. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

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