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Hurricane Hermine is out there churning away. This morning, when this video was shot, Hermine was still a tropical storm. This is tropical storm grade surf. Hermine was upgraded to a hurricane just before 4pm. The gnarly rain and wind that lasted for the rest of the day kicked in around noon. Not bad for a measly little tropical storm.
This is a rad photo gallery from Hunter Kimbel, shot during an epic session in Venice. This was when Hurricane Hermine was bringing swell lines stacked up across the horizon. Photography by Bayleigh
The surf was moderately glassy this morning, and through most of the morning. Around mid-day the storms and winds really started blasting the beaches. The conditions are gnarlier near the coast. The storm surge and waves are taking their toll on the beaches. Most of west Florida is now under a tropical storm warning, and places as far south as Anclote are under a Hurricane watch. The surf is still pumping. The surf may be fun at a few spots, especially between the squalls. The Pier 60 weather station says the wind is southeast, so surprise surprise, non-stop offshore winds. Get out there if you see a break in the storms. Unfortunately, Honeymoon and Sand Key are closed. The swell continues tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon/evening may be the time to surf tomorrow.
At the present moment there is a tropical storm warning for the northern portion of west Florida, only stretching as far south as the Anclote area. The storm surge is expected to contribute to swelling of the river and waterways. Overflow is likely to occur. Places with poor drainage are likely to Continue reading Tropical Storm Hermine: Three Piers
