[senior citizen]

Earlier this evening, ABC evening news had a spot on "Andrea"....

So far, how is it affecting THE VILLAGES????? Just heavy rains?
Hope for us up north, it's not a repeat of Tropical Storm Irene which devastated Vermont a few years ago.
Tropical Storm Andrea Impact on Florida, South


Tropical Storm Andrea, rolling northeastward toward Florida into Thursday will bring heavy rain, gusty winds, rough surf and severe thunderstorms.
At 5:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, a bulletin issued by the National Hurricane Center stated it would begin issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Andrea within the next hour.
While not a major threat to lives and property, Andrea can cause some damage, sporadic power outages and travel disruptions. The system will also bring needed rain to parts of Florida and the South.
Downpours could flood some roadways, while thunderstorms could briefly delay flights.

Boaters along the west and east coast of Florida should exercise extreme caution through the end of the week, due to the potential for rough seas in unprotected waters.
Bathers should be aware of the potential for frequent and strong rip currents from Florida to New England as the system approaches and moves along the Atlantic Seaboard.
These concerns would reach eastern North Carolina during Friday.
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Andrea to Hit Coastal Northeast Friday
Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado Risk
According to Tropical and Southern Weather Expert Dan Kottlowski, "The system has the potential to produce a couple of brief tornadoes as it rolls ashore along the upper west coast of Florida Thursday."
The risk of tornadoes, although relatively small with weak tropical systems, would occur east and northeast of where the storm center makes landfall and would generally be limited to the Thursday afternoon and early evening hours.
"We would have to get the sun out for a time to heat the atmosphere to make conditions right for tornadoes," Kottlowski said, "And that may not happen in many places with this system."
Although sustained winds in most cases will be generally be near or under 40 mph, locally higher gusts can occur in bands of showers and thunderstorms from the system. Sporadic power outages are possible as a result of downed tree limbs and wires.
The area of gusty winds with and without thunderstorms will swing northeastward along the coastal areas of the Carolinas during Friday.

Coastal Flooding
"The wind flow along the Florida west coast will be out of the south and southwest Thursday into Thursday night and can lead to an average water level water rise of 1 to 3 feet," Kottlowski said.

[Ooper]

10:00 PM Wednesday... no rain, no wind. Very pleasant evening.

[SALYBOW]

So far she hasn't. We did have a little rain but we need more.

[mainlander]

I too am curious, keep up the reports please, thx

[jerseyvillager]

Just a rain event so far and not very much yet. 6AM Thursday.

[golf2140]

They have been calling for heavy rain all day today. Our tee-time was 1:32 at Havana, played all 18, had a nice dinner with great service at Havana, still no rain. Tired of hearing the talking weather heads. Let it rain, we need it.

[btf2008]

Originally Posted by golf2140

They have been calling for heavy rain all day today. Our tee-time was 1:32 at Havana, played all 18, had a nice dinner with great service at Havana, still no rain. Tired of hearing the talking weather heads. Let it rain, we need it.

Didn't TV get a couple inches of rain yesterday...?

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by btf2008

Didn't TV get a couple inches of rain yesterday...?

Yes...but possibly only the southern portions.

[gamby]

just waiting for the (Tornado's) tomorrow;

Since the first of the month we had/have Hurricane (Depression) Huge Sink hole, flooding, and like I said Just waiting for the Tornado's.

Have to ask myself "Is sunny Florida worth all this " ?

[NECHFalcon68]

Originally Posted by golf2140

They have been calling for heavy rain all day today. Our tee-time was 1:32 at Havana, played all 18, had a nice dinner with great service at Havana, still no rain. Tired of hearing the talking weather heads. Let it rain, we need it.

Great service at Havana? That will trump a tropical storm anyday...

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by btf2008

Didn't TV get a couple inches of rain yesterday...?

We're in Santiago. No rain yesterday. It was raining heavy from about 5:00 am til about 5:30am this morning. It has already tapered off and is just drizzling now. No wind at all.

Update...poured heavy from 6:15 til 7:00 am Today. No wind.
Drizzled for a half hour. Back to pouring at 7:30. Still no wind.

[gomoho]

Rain and some small gusts in Hadley - Sumter county under tornado watch till 11 am

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by gamby

just waiting for the (Tornado's) tomorrow;

Since the first of the month we had/have Hurricane (Depression) Huge Sink hole, flooding, and like I said Just waiting for the Tornado's.

Have to ask myself "Is sunny Florida worth all this " ?

Yes it is. I wouldn't move back NORTH for anything !!

[graciegirl]

It's raining.

If new folks haven't experienced these tropical storms, remove small items from lanai that could be flung into your screens.

[mrfixit]

It is 7:05 AM in The Villages. 06-June-2013.
About 2 miles South of Lake Sumter Landing.
Light rains began a 3AM...winds at 7 mph with gusts to 20.
Currently overcast skies......rain has stopped at 7AM.
Winds are increasing......HOPING for Downpours.

All of our utilities are buried....should have ZERO power outages.

Take heed of Gracie's advice...winds could develop sporadically,
without warning. Thank you Gracie for the reminder.

Neighbors are out walking their dogs WITHOUT umbrellas.

I just finished applying Epsom Salts on the grass.
Hydrogen Peroxide also applied to area around shrubs
and wimpy spots on the lawn.


Bring on the Rain, PLEASE.