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Tropical storm possible next week

Matt J avatar
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www.usatoday.com

First April tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico? Latest forecast says history unlikely.

Meteorologists were watching closely this week for what could have been the first tropical storm ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico in April.
www.usatoday.com

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Dawn avatar
DawnBeach Fanatic
#2
Time to break out the white boots.
bob bob avatar
bob bobBeach Fanatic
#3
Scientists have flashed warnings about living on barrier islands for decades. “Barrier islands, particularly on the ocean side, have always been hazardous places for man,” researchers warned in the American Scientist in 1980. “Over the last several decades, however, this pattern of development has reversed, with most construction taking place dangerously close to the shoreline.” “This trend stems from a strong desire to be near the water’s edge, even though that location clearly introduces serious risks to both life and property.” Those risks have only gotten worse. As global temperatures rise, sea levels also rise due to melting ice sheets and glaciers and expansion of seawater as it warms. The higher seas worsen storm surge and erosion. Both encroach upon barrier islands — and can even eliminate them entirely. Climate change also shares a link with hurricanes because warmer ocean water and increasing moisture in the atmosphere can lead to more Category 4 and 5 hurricanes.

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/article273969340.html#storylink=cpy
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#4
Even basic geography explains what a barrier island is and how it fares in storms.
Lake View Too avatar
Lake View TooSoWal Insider
#5
I thought "barrier" meant there were more bars located there...:blink:
PoppaJ avatar
PoppaJSoWal Insider
#6
Scientists have flashed warnings about living on barrier islands for decades. “Barrier islands, particularly on the ocean side, have always been hazardous places for man,” researchers warned in the American Scientist in 1980. “Over the last several decades, however, this pattern of development has reversed, with most construction taking place dangerously close to the shoreline.” “This trend stems from a strong desire to be near the water’s edge, even though that location clearly introduces serious risks to both life and property.” Those risks have only gotten worse. As global temperatures rise, sea levels also rise due to melting ice sheets and glaciers and expansion of seawater as it warms. The higher seas worsen storm surge and erosion. Both encroach upon barrier islands — and can even eliminate them entirely. Climate change also shares a link with hurricanes because warmer ocean water and increasing moisture in the atmosphere can lead to more Category 4 and 5 hurricanes.

Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/article273969340.html#storylink=cpy
Whoa, hold on a second. Sen. James Inhofe proved climate change is bullsht by tossing a snowball across the Senate floor. He provided further evidence when he claimed it was cold outside.
James BentwoodBeach Fanatic
#7
Seriously though, will any of us be able to insure our Florida home in the future?
conchBeach Lover
#8
Seriously though, will any of us be able to insure our Florida home in the future?
Considering the HUGE number of new houses being built, a lot of which are in high risk areas {I.E. Windmark in P.S.J.+ Summer Camp in Sopchoppy}.
I think that developers such as D.R. Horton and St Joe, should be required to underwrite the insurance for 50 years, on every new home they build.
I am certain they will see what a great idea that would be for new home sales!
Of course the rest of us would still be left to the mercy of our state officials, who only have OUR best interest in mind.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#9
There's no JOE development in or near Sopchoppy.
mputnalBeach Fanatic
#10
When I lived in Tallahassee and made deliveries to Sopchoppy I can tell you those people prefer their privacy. I had to deal with dobermans, gates and shotguns! Reminded me of home 🙂
PoppaJ avatar
PoppaJSoWal Insider
#11
TIL there is a city named Sopchoppy.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#12
When I lived in Tallahassee and made deliveries to Sopchoppy I can tell you those people prefer their privacy. I had to deal with dobermans, gates and shotguns! Reminded me of home 🙂

That's because half of them are smuggling weed in from the Gulf. You don't think there was a skunk preserve there do you?
Kurt avatar
KurtAdmin
#13
TIL there is a city named Sopchoppy.
Two Egg FLA says hello.
mputnalBeach Fanatic
#14
That's because half of them are smuggling weed in from the Gulf. You don't think there was a skunk preserve there do you?
Good for them 🙂

I don't know of a skunk preserve but I do know they grunt for worms which also reminds me of home 🙂
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#15
Good for them 🙂

I don't know of a skunk preserve but I do know they grunt for worms which also reminds me of home 🙂

We thump over here in the panhandle sir.
mputnalBeach Fanatic
#16
We thump over here in the panhandle sir.
My apologies you are correct. Over toward the Suwanne we called it grunting 🙂
conchBeach Lover
#17
There's no JOE development in or near Sopchoppy.
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGBAuthor
#18

Yes, that's St. Teresa, do you have a point?
conchBeach Lover
#19
Yes, that's St. Teresa, do you have a point?

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FYI, Sopchoppy is the town where the post office for the community of St Teresa is and as such it is the primary address for the area.
If you look on a map of the area, St.Teresa is very near Sopchoppy.

Cities in ZIP code 32358​

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 32358. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 32358 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:Sopchoppy, FL
Acceptable:Saint Teresa, St Teresa
PoppaJ avatar
PoppaJSoWal Insider
#20
Two Egg FLA says hello.
😱 I don’t think my brain can absorb anymore new information!

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