Tropical Storm Sally could bring ‘dangerous, potentially historic’ flooding to Alabama, 30" +

Cullman here.

My family is all south of cullman.

They are all grown men.

Hell I trained them

Raining and blowing pretty good here now. So far, this looks like we’re staying, but I’m gonna talk with the wife when she gets up. I’ve seen a lot worse than this ten times a year in Birmingham with the spring storms, but they say it’s gonna get worse. Nobody in my condo complex a couple miles north of the beach is leaving.

Last Edited by Revbo™ on 09/15/2020 07:31 AM

Thanks for the pin

I don't like the slow movement. Could amplify effects.
I take it you're off the ground?
Is your car ground level? That one could get tricky unless you have a multi level garage? Those can be good places if things get bad.
Good luck.

If this thing stalls like they say it will. Man it will be bad.
I pray it just blows over.

Stay safe brother

Last Edited by Bush Master on 09/15/2020 07:57 AM

Intensifying once again, see last frame - eye has emerged
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We’re at 29 feet elevation and in a third floor condo that, I’m told, made it through Ivan with just a few shingles blown off. We evacuated one car to Foley, which is about 79 feet elevation, yesterday, and my car is at ground level. We’re surrounded by deep drainage ditches so I’m keeping a a close eye on those. If they start to fill up, we’re going to get off the island.

Thanks man.

Roll Tide?

Everybody please keep safe. Do not put your life at risk. Go to shelters if need be.

I lived in trussville when ivan hit. My house was destroyed. Had to live in an apartment. Ivan was brutal.

I'm under ground in my bunker now. Nothing can get short of a sniper.

Live and learn

Tornadoes were everywhere with ivan

Last Edited by Bush Master on 09/15/2020 08:06 AM

Another yawner of the storm.

The most interesting thing about it is its slow forward speed.

Cat 1 hurricanes defoliate trees and snap branches.

Don't stand under a tree and you'll be fine.

If you live near a creek, stream, river or any other body of water prone to a flash flood, seek higher ground and you'll be fine.

Cat 1 hurricanes...pfffffffffft!

Prayers and best wishes for all in the Mississippi delta and the Mississippi state coast line.

I will tell you the ditches will fill up and there's a better than good chance you won't get off the island.
Better move would be to sit tight and lose the vehicle.
Maybe think about leaving now. With that amount of rain?
Serious risk of being swept away in a rain flooded road.

They spay these things called tornadoes. Well I've never yawned in one but I guess its possible.
This is a flooding event.

I hate this shit. Just spent the summer renovating my old place down here 5 mi from the beach in Gulf Shores. Have some tired metal on the roof that I haven't got to replacing yet. Battened it down the best I could. It is all that stands in the way of a 30K renovation with renters on board. Have Nelly (my Airstream that I live in) out from in the back yard under some old heavy trees it was under and parked in the (relatively) open area in the front. Still have power so far.. For now.

Last Edited by Deplorableduckhunter on 09/15/2020 08:20 AM

Yeah, they do spit out tornadoes. That's true.

But hurricane twisters are more like water spouts. Not much power behind them, but enough to remove a roof or collapse a wall.

I've never heard of a Cat 1 hurricane spawning a F3, F4, or F5. Have anyone else?

All pussies get pinned here? OMG...it's raining and a little windy!

Aw man I hate to hear that. I'm praying it's just a rain event. Were in cullman so tornados are the worst we will get I hope.

Praying for ya brother

We’re at 29 feet elevation and in a third floor condo that, I’m told, made it through Ivan with just a few shingles blown off. We evacuated one car to Foley, which is about 79 feet elevation, yesterday, and my car is at ground level. We’re surrounded by deep drainage ditches so I’m keeping a a close eye on those. If they start to fill up, we’re going to get off the island.
Quoting: Revbo™

Shout out to you Revbo! Sending PM.

The effects of Sally will be devastating - hear my words

we'll take some of your rain over in the western US

All hurricanes are different.
This one the threat is flooding rain because of slow movement/stalling.
Not a Katrina but could still cause major flooding.

When the MSM UNDERPLAYS the significance of a storm, like they have this one, is when you should worry.

Still a cat 2


Looks to be just a large rain event


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Same here my friend. This old place survived Ivan and should be ok. Blowing rain and a 45 year old modular are not a good mix. Sending a pm.

Lake Martin area here. Bring it.

I hear you man. I'm nervously watching from the Mexico beach/port St Joe area. We are still cleaning up from Michael two years later. Don't wish these things on anyone, but I don't want any here for now

Last Edited by overwatch on 09/15/2020 08:39 AM