A Hurricane Threatens My Vacation in Marco Island

[Talent312]

Did you stay at the Charter Club? If so how was the construction ? Thanks

Sorry, I was at Eagle's Nest.
They, too, had some construction... exterior concrete repairs... but
work was intermittent and did not interfere with our enjoyment.

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[Sea Six]

Here we go again! This storm Sally is following the same path as Katrina, straight to New Orleans from Marco Island

 

[TheHolleys87]

Here we go again! This storm Sally is following the same path as Katrina, straight to New Orleans from Marco Island

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Prayers that it doesn't spin up into a major like Laura did! My Katrina-victim sister left this morning for a week at Orange Beach, AL. Sounds like she and her friends will be returning home earlier than expected, no matter what. I know they don't want a test of their post-Katrina repairs and additions (generators, etc.), and neither do I.

 

[rapmarks]

Here we go again! This storm Sally is following the same path as Katrina, straight to New Orleans from Marco Island

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Stay safe

 

[Sea Six]

That advisory looks like Sally is right on top of Marco, It's cloudy, but only a little drizzle of rain, and no wind. Everything is calm.

 

[dioxide45]

That advisory looks like Sally is right on top of Marco, It's cloudy, but only a little drizzle of rain, and no wind. Everything is calm.

Well, the winds certainly picked up and there is now plenty of rain. Lots of palm fronds blown down along Collier Blvd.

 

[Sea Six]

Well, the winds certainly picked up and there is now plenty of rain. Lots of palm fronds blown down along Collier Blvd.

There has been a little more rain, but I don't see any wind down here on Marco. Mostly quiet. The storm center is 50 miles off of Naples already, but there are some heavy rain bands still heading our way. Supposedly Sunday will be a rainy day, so I will plan on pumping out the pool, but not moving anything around from the wind. The news is saying 6 MPH winds on Marco, up to 20 in the Naples area.

 

[Sea Six]

They are calling for 3 to 5 inches of rain tomorrow, but if you know Marco that is not really an issue. Almost every street drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Can't raise that 5 inches. We're not below sea level like New Orleans.

 

[LMD]

Must have had quite a bit of rain overnight....my pool is almost over flowing here in Naples. Looks like rain the rest of the day.

 

[dioxide45]

There has been a little more rain, but I don't see any wind down here on Marco. Mostly quiet. The storm center is 50 miles off of Naples already, but there are some heavy rain bands still heading our way. Supposedly Sunday will be a rainy day, so I will plan on pumping out the pool, but not moving anything around from the wind. The news is saying 6 MPH winds on Marco, up to 20 in the Naples area.

We are at Marriott Crystal Shores now, I can confirm the wind where we were driving down Collier Blvd. One huge palm frond was completely across the road. Many others laying on the side of the street that you had to make sure to avoid. Lots of others laying around. It was pretty windy last night as we could hear it through our villa door. We are headed out today, haven't been out yet this morning to see what it is like. I didn't notice wind all day yesterday but it seemed that it had picked up by around 7:30 last night when we headed out to dinner.

 

[Sea Six]

Lots of rain, and some killer lightning. Been like this almost every day since Labor Day weekend (not as much as today) My dog is afraid to go out.

 

[dioxide45]

We left Crystal Shores today. It rained pretty much all the way up past Tampa. We stopped for gas along the way and their card networks were down, they mentioned a possible lightning strike. This was an issue at two gas stations. We drove a little further up 75 and found pumps that were accepting card.

 

[Sea Six]

That's why the Tampa hockey team is the LIGHTNING! It's the lightning capital of the world!

 

[Sea Six]

Guess what - there's another one.... I think this is the 10th - I've lost count

th going up the Gulf this year.

 

[Sea Six]

That S might as well become an M and flatten my house. Getting tired of it.

 

[Talent312]

But it's just a lil' ol' TS... and be gone before ye know it.
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[rapmarks]

Keep us updated Sea Six. I am supposed to fly in Monday afternoon

 

[Sea Six]

Keep us updated Sea Six. I am supposed to fly in Monday afternoon

I'll post again Sunday. The path is wiggling around a bit yet. Heading more westerly into the gulf as of now.

 

[Sea Six]

RapMarks , since you changed your flight to Sunday, I'll do a Saturday update. Marco is right in the path. We're told 45 to 60 MPH winds, but possible tornado and water spout activity. Tropical storm warnings are in place, with a hurricane watch. Also expect the surf to be up, some storm surge (2-4 ft), and possible street flooding from rain (4 to 8 ") . This is Eta, 4:00 PM Saturday:

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[rapmarks]

RapMarks , since you changed your flight to Sunday, I'll do a Saturday update. Marco is right in the path. We're told 45 to 60 MPH winds, but possible tornado and water spout activity. Tropical storm warnings are in place, with a hurricane watch. Also expect the surf to be up, some storm surge (2-4 ft), and possible street flooding from rain (4 to 8 ") . This is Eta, 4:00 PM Saturday:View attachment 28334. .

My goodness this is coming Sunday now?

 

[Sea Six]

My goodness this is coming Sunday now?

No, Monday. But notice how SLOW it goes Tuesday, Wednesday out from Ft Myers - it may get stronger as it approached the Tampa area
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[Sea Six]

(Message from Marco Island) Marco Island is now under a Tropical Storm Warning & Hurricane Watch. Within the next 48 hours, peak wind is forecasted to be between 45 and 60 miles per hour with gusts of 75 miles per hour. There is a potential for a 2 to 4-foot storm surge with 4 to 8 inches of rain. Marco Island is also under a storm surge & flood watch and a small craft advisory. If you have an emergency, call 9 1 1. For law enforcement or code related issues that are non-emergency call 239-389-5050. If you need to report any issues concerning debris, traffic lights or storm drains, call 239-825-0571. For water or sewer issues, call 239-394-3168

 

[Sea Six]

They do keep us informed:

(Message from Marco Island) Marco Island remains under a Tropical Storm Warning, Hurricane Watch, storm surge & flood watch. City of Marco Island facilities will be closed Monday. The City intends to hold its City Council Meeting at 530pm unless weather conditions deteriorate. No trash pick-up Monday. City of Marco Island staff are monitoring the storm and are on duty at all times. If you have an emergency, call 911. For law enforcement or code related issues that are non-emergency call 239-389-5050. If you need to report any issues concerning debris, traffic lights or storm drains, call 239-825-0571. For water or sewer issues, call 239-394-3168

 

[Talent312]

Oh, poo. Looks like this weekend will be a washout in N. Florida.
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[Sea Six]

It ain't over yet, and there's another one just south of Puerto Rico.