08/29/2023
Hey Port Royal! We know how unpredictable the weather can be, so let's stay safe together. π¬ Make sure you bring in anything that could be carried off by the wind, secure your trash bins, and check those flashlight batteries. π― And remember, only travel if absolutely necessary and please check in on your neighbors. We've got this, Port Royal!πͺ
08-28-23 TS Idalia Update 4am CDT
Idalia is now forecast to become a major hurricane before it reaches the Gulf coast of Florida. The risk continues to increase for life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds along portions of the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle beginning as early as late Tuesday. Storm surge and hurricane watches are in effect for portions of the west coast of Florida and the coast of the Florida Panhandle, and residents in these areas should monitor updates to the forecast and follow any advice given by local officials.
2. Areas of flash and urban flooding, some of which may be locally significant, are expected across portions of the west coast of Florida, the Florida Panhandle, and southern Georgia Tuesday into Wednesday, spreading into portions of the eastern
Carolinas Wednesday into Thursday.
3. Hurricane-force winds are expected across portions of far western Cuba later today. Heavy rainfall is also expected across portions of western Cuba and may produce areas of flash and urban flooding as well as
landslides across western Cuba.