@ Copyright - Resort Vacation Properties of St. George Island, Inc. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Tropical Storm Debby blamed for 1 death so far, Tropical Storm warnings for Debby revised, California Privacy/Information We Collect. Unfortunately for our Gulf Coast friends farther west, it looks like TS Nate is headed for Louisiana. A disorganized Tropical Storm Nestor soaked the Big Bend coast on Saturday, sending storm surge into St. Marks, Alligator Point and St. George Island, but … He said people were driving around the neighborhood to gawk at the damage, and he complained that police hadn't closed off the streets. Sign Up Here to Receive Important News and Updates! It looks like Erika will be a hurricane by then and around the Bahamas. Details here. At this time, possible trajectories show it moving north over the next week but it is still too far out to know much more. Gov. The island had no power, and palm trees had been blown down, but roads were passable. The 11:00 update from the National Weather Service has tracked the storm farther west, in the vicinity of Louisiana. Weather woman extraordinaire Elise Strunk reports the conditions during Tropical Storm Andrea's visit to St. George Island, Florida. People in several sparsely populated counties near the crook of Florida's elbow were urged to leave low-lying neighborhoods because of the danger of flooding. Eventually, resident were lead across the causeway by convoy after tropical storm conditions had already commenced. Answer 1 of 13: We are headed to St. George Island Sunday morning August 29th for a week. If you booked directly through Resort Vacation Properties and purchased the Travel Insurance we offer, more information can be found here. Visitors to St. George Island, Florida, find rough surf as Tropical Storm Hanna approached on Friday. High winds and the threat of flooding forced the closing of an interstate highway bridge that spans Tampa Bay and links St. Petersburg with areas to the southwest. St. George Island saw minor damage and serious looking waterspout Tuesday as Tropical Storm Cindy moved through the Gulf of Mexico. Saint George Island Weather Forecasts. It's not a good thing and hurts the economy during a week in peak season," said Patrick Sparks, a manager at the bar. Of course, track projections this far out still have quite a bit of uncertainty, but we’re cautiously optimistic. Hurricane Warning rescinded, now under Tropical Storm warning. Scattered power outages on St. George Island and throughout Franklin County. © 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. As always, keep an eye on the National Weather Center for updates. Scene at St. George Island as Tropical Storm Nestor aims toward Florida Offshore Fishing Charter: <9 mi. You can sign up for updates from Franklin County Emergency Management directly, through the “Alert Franklin” program. "It's a concern that Debby is going to be around for the next couple of days, and while it sits there, it's going to continue to drop rain. Jim Hall, 56, left, and Dan Stephenson, 50, help a neighbor in Imperial Estates salvage valuables from the home south of Brooksville Monday, June 25, 2012, following intense overnight rains from Tropical Storm Debby. Get the forecast for today, tonight & tomorrow's weather for St. George Island, FL. Don’t Miss Out! Remember to rely on the official National Weather Service for updates. As of the 8:00 am update, the National Weather Service has upgraded the storm in the northern Caribbean Sea to Tropical Storm Nate. We will continue to monitor reports and forecasts, and will have our next update at 11:00 am. "The widespread flooding is the biggest concern," said Florida Emergency Operations Center spokeswoman Julie Roberts. We will continue to monitor and share accurate, timely information as we receive it directly from Franklin County Emergency Management. Although the current storm track projects possible development into a hurricane by the weekend, at present Tropical Depression 16 has yet to become a Tropical Storm. By 8 p.m. Monday, Debby was stationary in the Gulf of Mexico, 30 miles southwest of Apalachicola, according to the National Hurricane Center. You can sign up for updates from Franklin County Emergency Management directly, through the “Alert Franklin” program. But as of midafternoon, the slow-moving storm had caused only scattered damage, including flooding in some low-lying areas. Ready for a "live-action" fishing experience, without the typical offshore travel? As of this afternoon at 2:00, the National Hurricane Center has not issued any advisories, warnings, or watches for our area, the greater Gulf Coast, or any US territories. He scoffed at the storm, which was well below the 74 mph threshold for a hurricane: "It's a little rash to send everyone home. Answer 11 of 13: We are headed to St. George Island Sunday morning August 29th for a week. Tropical Storm Nestor, at its strongest, was a tropical storm containing sustained winds up to 60mph and a central pressure of 996mb. A tropical storm warning remained in effect Monday evening for more than 500 miles of coastline, from Destin in the upper Panhandle to Englewood, south of Sarasota. No Warnings or Watches have yet been issued for the Gulf Coast. Overnight, the projected storm track shifted slightly to the west, a tentative but positive development for the St. George Island area. On St. Pete Beach in the Tampa Bay area, surfers enjoyed the large waves in the Gulf, which is usually so calm the water looks like glass. 1057 am tropical storm apalachicola airport 29.72n 85.03w 06/24/2012 franklin fl asos Franklin County Sheriff A.J. The small southern county island, surrounded by the Potomac River and St. George Creek, has been ravaged by several hurricanes and tropical storms over the decades. Slow-moving TS Debby brings flood fears to Fla. Traffic was being diverted to an alternative span. Enjoy your stay :). We will, of course, make updates as needed if the forecast changes significantly. George, more commonly known as the Fort Lauderdale hurricane, was the most intense tropical cyclone of the season, peaking as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 938 mbar (27.7 inHg). The tropical storm watch for St. George Island and Franklin County was lifted this afternoon around 5:15 pm. 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As of the 8:00 pm update, the National Hurricane Center still has yet to issue any warnings or specific information for our area. Typical catches include Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Pompano, Sheepshead, Triple Tail, Black Drum & other seasonal species. Hurricane Georges was a powerful and long-lived Cape Verde Category 4 hurricane which caused severe destruction as it traversed the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in September 1998, making seven landfalls along its path. I ran into the closet underneath the hallway stairs," said Ann Garrison, who has lived on the barrier island for 20 years but has never seen such strong winds. Choosing a Vacation Rental Management Company, Here are some interesting links for you! If you’re traveling down this weekend, we’ll see you soon! Kourosh Bakhtiarian's yard was flooded. "The wind picked up so bad. They said it would crawl to the northeast, come ashore along Florida's northwestern coast on Wednesday and track slowly across the state, exiting along the Atlantic Coast by Saturday morning and losing steam along the way. Forecasters cautioned that Debby is a large tropical cyclone spreading strong winds and heavy rains at great distances from its center. Rick Scott declared a statewide emergency, allowing authorities to put laws against price-gouging into effect and override bureaucratic hurdles to deal with the storm. Tropical Storm Warnings are posted for most of NWFL, from coastal Apalachicola Bay on west toward Pensacola, including the waters of Franklin County and St. George Island. "The tourists cleared out. Figure 3. 11:00 am, Thursday, October 5, St. George Island –. Below: A report from "CBS This Morning," including footage of a waterspout off Jupiter, Fla. Monday evening, the state announced the closing of the Howard Frankland bridge that connects Tampa, including the region's major airport, and St. Petersburg. St. George Island Hotels St. George Island Vacation Rentals St. George Island Vacation Packages Flights to St. George Island St. George Island Restaurants Things to Do in St. George Island St. George Island Travel Forum St. George Island Photos St. George Island Map St. George Island Travel Guide All St. George Island Hotels Answer 1 of 13: We are headed to St. George Island Sunday morning August 29th for a week. 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 4, St. George Island –. They just want to see exactly where the disaster is. GEORGE ISLAND, FL (WTXL) - Reports are coming in that loggerhead turtle nests on St. George Island are being washed away due to storm surges from Tropical Storm Colin. You might also take this opportunity – before it’s necessary – to review the details of your reservation and your Travel Insurance coverage. On St. George Island, many businesses were closed, but Eddy Teach's bar had a few customers and used a generator to keep beer and food cold. 8:00 am, Monday, September 11, St. George Island – Irma has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but the size of the storm means we expect Tropical Storm-force winds throughout Monday and into the evening. 2:30 pm, Wednesday, October 4, 2017, St. George Island –. Residents cleaned up debris in yards and streets from a possible tornado Sunday. Georges was the seventh tropical storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 1998 Atlantic hurricane season. It's very, very scary. Overnight, the projected storm track shifted slightly to the west, a tentative but positive development for the St. George Island area. Details here. The longer it sits, the more rain we get.". St. George Island, the longest one at nearly 48 km, bends at the western end to create a cape, with a shorter western arm running northwest-southeast about 7 km and a longer eastern arm extending some 40 km to the northeast. It looks like Erika will be a hurricane by then and around the Bahamas. The main impacts to our region revolved mostly around strong winds along our coastal locations, and storm surge ranging from 1 to … Anyone have any guesses if SGI might be affected? Had a stormy morning with rain and wind from Tropical Storm Andrea, but nothing serious. At this time trajectories show it moving through the western Gulf later this weekend. We are currently monitoring the conditions and progress of Tropical Storm Nate. 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Shelters opened in some places. An estimated 35,000 homes and businesses lost electricity. CBS affiliate WTSP in Tampa reports that tornadoes are expected again and are likely over inland locations. Starting At $450. The eight-lane bridge carries Interstate 275 over Tampa Bay. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. We will continue to monitor the storm but don’t anticipate significant local effects with the most recent forecast. Water Recreation And Activities On St. George Island. We’ll be continuing to monitor the storm’s progress but at this time don’t anticpate any storm impact in our area. Hermine finally earned its name as a tropical storm on August 31 after data collected by the NOAA Hurricane Hunters indicated that the system was producing tropical storm-force winds. He said he had been through many storms on the island and Debby was on the weaker end of the scale. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Saint George Island area. Christian Hathcock of Eastpoint, Florida takes a spill as he surfs in unusually high waves June 6, 2013 on St. George Island, Florida. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Parts of northern Florida could get 10 to 15 inches of rain, and some spots as much as 25 inches, as the storm wrings itself out, forecasters said. St. George Island Tourism St. George Island Hotels St. George Island Vacation Rentals St. George Island Packages Flights to St. George Island St. George Island Restaurants St. George Island Attractions St. George Island Travel Forum St. George Island Photos St. George Island Map St. George Island Guide All St. George Island Hotels Dimensions of barrier islands are often approximate, since they are constantly changing. 9-year old Jake Purdue reports on Tropical Storm Debby live from St. George Island, FL beach We will next update after the 8:00 am forecast tomorrow. And, we got some much needed rain. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. She said that when she came back out after just a few minutes, "the fence was gone, and it was in the middle of the yard.". I mean, this is not the happiest time," he said. These closures frustrated emergency officials' efforts to evacuate St. George Island. Copyright © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Visitors to St. George Island waiting out effects from Sally. Slow-moving TS Debby brings flood fears to Fla.Tropical Storm Debby blamed for 1 death so farTropical Storm warnings for Debby revised. ", First published on June 25, 2012 / 10:41 PM. Fish the hot spots of St. George Island, Apalachicola Bay & River for some of the best inshore fishing in Florida. Tide charts for Apalachicola (top) and Cedar Key (bottom) during the time Debby was impacting the forecast area. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Anyone have any guesses if SGI might be affected? The bridge leading to St. George Island, a vacation spot along the Florida Panhandle, was closed to everyone except residents, renters and business owners to keep looters out. 0852 am tropical storm st george island 29.66n 84.86w 06/24/2012 franklin fl emergency mngr widespread power outages across st. george island. Oct 10, 2018 St George Island Slammed by Storm Surge from Michael weathercom An island is almost underwater after Hurricane Michael blurred the linenbsp We will monitor the forecast and update Friday morning unless there is a dramatic change in the meantime. The Associated Press contributed to this report. St. George Island Tourism St. George Island Hotels St. George Island Vacation Rentals St. George Island Packages Flights to St. George Island St. George Island Restaurants St. George Island Attractions St. George Island Travel Forum St. George Island Photos St. George Island Map St. George Island Guide All St. George Island Hotels 8:00 am, Friday, Oct 6, St. George Island –. You might also take this opportunity – before it’s necessary – to review the details of your reservation and your Travel Insurance coverage. Sally's storm surge is forecast to raise water levels along the Gulf Coast from Chassahowitzka, Florida to Burns Point, Louisiana. If you booked directly through Resort Vacation Properties and purchased the Travel Insurance we offer, more information can be found here. See a list of all of the Official Weather Advisories, Warnings, and Severe Weather Alerts for St. George Island, FL. At least one person was killed Sunday by a tornado spun off by the large storm system in Florida, and Alabama authorities searched for a man who disappeared in the rough surf. "Most true islanders are hanging in there because they know that you may or may not be able to get back to your home when you need to," said David Walker, an island resident having a beer at Eddy Teach's bar. It looks like Erika will be a hurricane by then and around the Bahamas. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Double-red flags are back out at beaches around Franklin … We are currently monitoring the conditions and progress of Tropical Depression Sixteen. Little change in strength is expected over the next couple of days, but Debby should remain a tropical storm before making landfall in the Florida panhandle. 5:00 pm, Thursday, Oct 5, St. George Island –. (CBS/AP) TAMPA, Fla. - Practically parked off Florida's Gulf Coast since the weekend, Tropical Storm Debby raked the Tampa Bay area with high wind and heavy rain Monday in a drenching that could top 2 feet over the next few days and trigger widespread flooding. The 5:00 update from the National Weather Service continues to track towards Louisiana. The bridge leading to St. George Island, a vacation spot along the Florida Panhandle, was closed to everyone except residents, renters and business owners to keep looters out. Tropical Storm Gonzalo formed about 1,250 miles east off Southern Windward Islands on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, according to the National Hurricane Center's 8:50 a.m. advisory. 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