Isaias is coming

[Chrisj CMA]

Here we go again. Battening down the hatches. We're 45 miles east of Pensacola. Kinda near the center of the cone of uncertainty.

If we don't get hit by a spin off tornado this should be more mild than the last two storms weathered but theres always the excitement of the unknown.

We're thawing a couple big steaks to cook up today so if the power goes out we'll have a couple meals already cooked


The Valkyrie is safe!

[Chrisj CMA]

Here we go again. Battening down the hatches. We're 45 miles east of Pensacola. Kinda near the center of the cone of uncertainty.

If we don't get hit by a spin off tornado this should be more mild than the last two storms weathered but theres always the excitement of the unknown.

We're thawing a couple big steaks to cook up today so if the power goes out we'll have a couple meals already cooked


The Valkyrie is safe!

So, the track has shifted our way a little. Might feel some stronger wind. We aren't evacuating so I'll post updates as long as we have power

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok heavier rain now. Periods of sideways rain so I estimate the gusts at 20-30mph or so.

Worst case scenario is 80 to 110mph tonight.

Why do they always have to hit at night.

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok. Power flickering. Wind gusts are 40-50. Things are blowing and we still have an hour or so before landfall.

All still ok at the moment

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

Best of luck for little damage in your area. Hope it passes with as little fanfare as possible, and you all stay safe.

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok. Judging by radar we are close to as bad as it's going to get. I'm sure we had a few gusts over 70mph. That's almost hurricane force.

Lots of leaves and small branches down. I can feel the house pulsing with the wind and pressure surges. I almost forgot what that's like.

Can't see any damage yet. We shall see as we have a couple three hrs of this to go still

Holding onto our butts her in the panhandle

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

I work for Fairbanks Morse Defense / Bird-Johnson here in MA, and one of our sites is in Pascagoula, MS. They are expecting a fairly direct hit as well. Closed today and planning to re-open on the 12th. Well, as I said, I hope everyone in your area gets as little damage as possible.

[Chrisj CMA]

I work for Fairbanks Morse Defense / Bird-Johnson here in MA, and one of our sites is in Pascagoula, MS. They are expecting a fairly direct hit as well. Closed today and planning to re-open on the 12th. Well, as I said, I hope everyone in your area gets as little damage as possible.

Thanks Ken. I hoped to. Just praying for no insurance claims. I don't mind clean up or repairing a fence. Just don't need the serious stuff

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok power is off candles are lit flashlights are handy and we can still hear the wind like it's a locomotive out there.

Just a couple more hours and the bad stuff should be past

[flsix]

I know you've been through these before Jeff. With 46 years in SW Fl. we have too. Stay safe, we're praying for all of you on the path.

[TJ]

Hope you made it through ok...

[Chrisj CMA]

Ok!!! Power is back on and phone service restored. Absolutely no damage to anything.

The good Lord took care of us

Some in our area reported 110 mph gusts. I think ours was 75-80

Glad it's over!!