Tropical Storm Fay dumped over 20 inches of rain at my house and we were stuck inside for two days. The roads near our house were crowned with four to six inches of water. We could get out by our Toyota Tundra, but my Honda Accord would have floated away. The wind gusts were about 50 mph and blew some tree branches down. We were fortunate that we only lost power for a half hour. I took pictures of the yard and the neighborhood. The horses across the street were wading in knee-high water while ducks discovered a new pond.
Now, we’re eyeing Gustav and Hanna. Hurricane Gustav, now a Tropical Storm, is expected to turn into a category 2 or 3 hurricane. He’s heading straight for Louisiana which is where my sister lives. So, if I pray that he goes somewhere else, then other families are affected. I can only pray that he get disorganized or downgraded or for some kind of miracle.
I’m also watching Tropical Storm Hanna who is lurking in the Atlantic and expected to go towards the Bahamas. One of the computer models have her making a loop like Jeanne did in 2004. At this point, it’s too early to tell where she’ll head.
I just know, living in Florida, being prepared for a hurricane is a fact of life.
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I saw your post over at RCM-- you are a sweetheart!
Please know that many of us in AK are praying for Floridians every season the hurricanes hit. Where do the alligators go when they hit? Are they all over the place or do even they hide?
The alligators are mainly in swampy areas and go wherever there is water. I saw some on TV heading towards homes that were flooded. I don't know that they hide during hurricanes since they are already low to the ground and weigh alot.
Thanks for thinking of us.
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