Even though we won't be leaving until Friday, the planning process has started. I have a list of things to do before we roll; top of that list is a call to Winnebago and the insurance company (Progressive) to nail down the needed repairs. We are also planning our stops along the way, so we can get as far as we can each day without being maniacs... and assuming everything on the roof holds together. Much of that will have to be a "wait and see" situation as we roll at highway speed.
Another wrinkle: Tropical Storm Nicholas is forming in the southern Gulf, with the predicted path to impact our home area...
Our home is on the Gulf Coast, east of Brownsville (Brownsville is 15 miles inland, not on the coast). If the storm moves as predicted, we will likely see 4 to 8" of rain; less of an issue on our island than the flat terrain just inland. Storm surge will depend on the timing and how much the storm builds; right now, it looks like the tides will be slightly in our favor. The Gulf waters along the Texas coast are warmer than typical for this time of year... and that warm water can really kick up a storm's strength. As of right now, it is predicted to be a Tropical Storm, with significant rain and winds up to 65mph.
I don't trust any storm with a name.
Impact in our area will likely be from early AM Monday and through the day and night; faster movement is better for us.
There is a general clockwise rotation of Gulf waters, and this storm looks to be following that path. Nothing we can do from here. The house was prepped before we left, nothing left outside. Hopefully, the neighbors have secured their patio furniture, outdoor plants, boats, etc. In the meantime, we'll be keeping an eye on it, both with TV coverage and the security cameras we have outside the house.
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