The indecisive tropical storm Fay has finally wandered ashore at Cape Romano, just south of Marco Island, early Tuesday morning, August 19th. Bringing 40 to 50 mph winds and heavy rains, the storm has left 28,000 people without power in Collier County and has caused flooding in the Marco Island and Naples area.
The entire west coast of Florida was on high alert because of the projected path being right up the west coast. But Fay took a sharp north turn over Cuba, and then an early right hook, taking it away from Florida’s west coast. I’m glad, partly because I just planted 4 young trees in the front yard and wasn’t looking forward to having them thrashed.
Surfers will be disappointed that Fay didn’t come into the Gulf, but there will likely be more storms between now and November.
Fay still has the potential of more flooding, tornadoes, and wind damage to mobile homes, so tonights news will be filled with storm stories. That’s Florida.
