Gulfshore Home Watch

11/15/2024

What is a home inventory?🤔
The point of a home inventory is to document your personal possessions (along with their estimate value) in case you need to file a claim with your insurance company. Although, some people suggest keeping diligent records of your purchases (including your receipts), others point out that creating a home inventory can be as simple as taking photos (or video) of each room in the home.

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11/15/2024

11/14/2024

: Tropical Storm has formed in the Caribbean as of Thursday afternoon, 18th storm of the 2024 Atlantic Season. Models have shifted more west into the Yucatcan Peninsula compared to two days ago, which leads to a much different (more positive) forecast for the Gulf of Mexico and Florida. Here are my thoughts as of Thursday:

1. Sara is a classic example of constantly staying updated with the forecast because models can and do change. Over the past 2 days, they have shifted more south and west...spending more time over Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula instead of the very warm waters of the Caribbean. The shift in models is because of stronger high pressure over southern Florida right now than models previously thought. That is a positive trend down the road for Florida.

2. What is better news for the United States, is not better news for Central America. The slow-moving storm will produce 20 - 40" of rain in Honduras with life-threatening flash flooding over the next several days.

3. No guarantees Sara survives crossing the Yucatan Peninsula. The official forecast calls for a Tropical Depression to head into the Gulf of Mexico Monday night into Tuesday. Gradual re-intensification is possible, but hurricane potential has lowered for both the Gulf and Florida with models no longer indicating a strong or powerful storm. That's because of less energy in the Gulf and eventual increasing wind shear. Model majority is for a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm approaching Florida *IF* it's still a tropical system by that point.

4. Even though this would be a better outcome, we still would see some impacts including better rain chances, breezy / windy weather and a potential window of time for severe weather. Overall, pretty manageable at this point.

5. I'll keep you updated 24/7 with just the facts without the hype on WINK News. Thanks everyone!

- Matt Devitt WINK Weather

11/13/2024

: First cone is out for potential Tropical Storm soon in the Caribbean. Here are my thoughts as of Wednesday:

1. Water temps are very warm and above average in the Caribbean. That, along with tropical moisture and low shear, will allow for organization and strengthening into a tropical storm. Can't rule out hurricane intensity too. It'll be slowing down Thursday into the weekend with major flooding concerns for Central America.

2. IMPORTANT: Land interaction is going to be crucial for what this becomes or doesn't become down the road. How close does it first get to Central America? How long does it spend over the Yucatan Peninsula? That will tell us if we have a weaker storm or stronger storm heading into the Gulf around Tuesday of next week. The stronger possibilities are the ones that spend less time over land and more time over water. The past 24 hours models have shifted more west into the Yucatan, but we'll have to see if this trend sticks or changes. Models are right now analyzing something that hasn't formed a center yet.

3. This is a storm that Florida should monitor. Models continue to point towards the state, but as what? That's where models differ. Re-strengthening is possible in the southern Gulf, but it will become harder with less favorable ingredients the more north it gets in the Gulf. Any Florida impacts would around Wednesday of next week (11/20). This also appears to be a fast-moving system, not long and drawn out. What will those impacts be? Too early to know just yet. Rain chances will increase regardless.

4. We're just in monitor mode right now. If you have cruise or vacations plans over the next 2 weeks, make sure you stay frequently updated on the forecast. I'll keep you updated 24/7 with just the facts without the hype on WINK News. Thanks everyone!

- Matt Devitt WINK Weather

11/13/2024

Reduce intruders by creating a frequent presence. We can arrange weekly visits & check your property. Plus, your close neighbors may be out of town as well this summer.

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11/13/2024

TROPICAL UPDATE: It's now likely we're going to have a tropical system in the Caribbean over the next several days. Next name is . This system does have the potential to head into the Gulf. Here are my thoughts as of Tuesday:

1. We now have Invest 99L (an area we are investigating). That means we get both track and intensity models every 6 hours. The center hasn't formed yet and we currently don't have a closed low. Once we get one, models will be able to output a more accurate track forecast.

2. Unfortunately, conditions look pretty ideal for strengthening while in the Caribbean. Warmer than average sea surface temps, tropical moisture and low shear. I expect Sara to become a tropical storm and even a potential hurricane. Big question is...does it hit the Yucatan Peninsula? Some models say yes, some say no. That has implications on what type of storm could enter the Gulf and then head northeast. Too early to make a call on what that could be until more models agree.

3. This is a storm that Florida needs to monitor. Shown below in the bottom image are European model track possibilities (called ensemble members). It's still early and models are subject to change, but currently Cuba, Bahamas and Florida are in the mix of where this could go. *IF* we see impacts, it would be around Wednesday of next week (11/20). Remember, look for model consistency and trends.

4. We're just in monitor mode right now. If you have cruise or vacations plans over the next 2 weeks, make sure you stay frequently updated on the forecast. I'll keep you updated 24/7 with just the facts without the hype on WINK News. Thanks everyone!

- Matt Devitt WINK Weather

11/08/2024

Weather is always changing in Florida! While you're away, it's hard to predict. When we do our general home inspection, we will check your A/C for proper temperature. Do you have questions about our services? Give us a call today.

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11/06/2024

Tip: Protect your roof by using fire resistant materials when you reroof your home!
Be sure to talk to your roofing contractor about the pros & cons of a tile roofing system. In addition to being resistant to bad weather (such as high force winds), tile roofing is also fire resistant.

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11/04/2024

Keep your Florida home in good condition! When you leave your home unoccupied for a long time such as going up north for the summer, it could be damaged by the weather, broken into or need repairs. We will look for signs of water damage, leaks, mold, & bugs. By taking care of the problems immediately, our staff will stop further damage and prevent expensive repairs.

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11/04/2024

11/01/2024

Consider motion lights! 💡
Criminals and burglars tend to target properties where the residents are either asleep or away~ This is why it’s a smart idea to install exterior lights in the perimeter of your home. With these lights, you can easily scare off criminals from trying to break into your property.

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