Thread: Hurricane Nate

Supposed to come down tonight. We can't decide to come or not to come. How bad is a cat 1 normally as far as power outage and being able to move freely through town after it passes?

Originally Posted by DUCK2.0

Supposed to come down tonight. We can't decide to come or not to come. How bad is a cat 1 normally as far as power outage and being able to move freely through town after it passes?

I'm sure that no one knows. No two storms are exactly the same and it's impossible to determine now how intense and potentially destructive a storm may be.

Originally Posted by eym_sirius

I'm sure that no one knows. No two storms are exactly the same and it's impossible to determine now how intense and potentially destructive a storm may be.

I guess we will risk it.

Originally Posted by DUCK2.0

I guess we will risk it.

I would, but I'm the adventurous type, especially if I had already laid the money out.

If you are out on Fort Morgan Road be prepared to rough it (possibly) a couple of days. The beach is really interesting after a storm.

Yes it is, and fun sometimes.

Originally Posted by frednic

I would, but I'm the adventurous type, especially if I had already laid the money out.

If you are out on Fort Morgan Road be prepared to rough it (possibly) a couple of days. The beach is really interesting after a storm.

It's in town. The condo is family owned so nothing out of pocket.
Have they announced any closures to the pier? I'm gonna try to hit it in the morning before the storm arrives.

Just sayin'
It's never good when this man comes to town.

Just read that the pier is closing at 4pm today so there went that idea.

Marine Weather Forecast gives a pretty clear look at what to expect as far as wind & waves...

Synopsis: A strong ridge of high pressure will maintain moderate to strong easterly flow through this afternoon. Easterly flow becomes southeast and increases Saturday into Saturday night as Tropical Storm Nate is expected to become a hurricane while moving northwest across the central Gulf. All interests should continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the National Hurricane Center on Tropical Storm Nate.

Tonight

East winds 15 to 20 knots becoming southeast. Seas 5 to 6 feet. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Chance of showers. Isolated thunderstorms after midnight.

Saturday

tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Southeast winds 18 to 23 knots increasing to 25 to 30 knots. Seas around 6 feet building to around 9 feet. Showers likely in the morning. Isolated thunderstorms. Showers in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. Southeast winds around 40 knots becoming south around 45 knots. Seas around 14 feet building to around 24 feet. Showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Sunday

tropical storm conditions expected with hurricane conditions possible. South winds 30 to 35 knots diminishing to 25 to 30 knots. Seas around 14 feet subsiding to around 10 feet. Showers in the morning. Isolated thunderstorms. Showers likely in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Southwest winds 20 to 25 knots diminishing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 8 feet subsiding to around 6 feet. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Monday

Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming south 8 to 13 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.

Monday Night

South winds 8 to 13 knots becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Southwest winds 3 to 8 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Southwest winds 3 to 8 knots becoming west 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet then 1 foot or less. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday

North winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast 3 to 8 knots. Seas 1 foot or less. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

How do the seas affect us on the beach? At what height does it start affecting the road and parking lots?