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Hang onto your hats, Carolinians

After a brief run-in with Hanna last night and this morning, she is off to visit the Carolinas. She didn't reveal any of her bluster as she passed by, but she added to our already impressive rain total amounts from Fay and Gustav.

This is one rainy season that is definitely living up to its name. In fact, Lake Okeechobee, the largest fresh water lake in the eastern US outside of Lake Michigan, is (was) up over 5 feet from a year ago and over 3 feet since the rains began. It is now being lowered as more rain continues to pour in from its drainage basin.

Battenb=n down for a wet weekend in the Carolinas and hopefully you won't see much wind. Take care y'all.

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Posted by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies on 09/05/2008 08:45 PM

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24 Comments on Hang onto your hats, Carolinians

Steve,

The hurricane seasons seem longer to me.

Ann

09/05/2008 08:57 PM

by Ann Hayden~Real Estate Agent Wildwood e-PRO (Prudential Select Properties)

Steve I hope you get your wish of no winds. The winds have created a big mess in my immediate area. Good Luck.

09/05/2008 09:00 PM

by Frank Rubi -Louisiana Real Estate- (Specialized Real Estate Services, Inc.)

It ain't over Steve... prepare for Ike!!!

09/05/2008 09:15 PM

by GULF ATLANTIC FUNDING GROUP

Steve,

Thanks for the post. It was said last year, that hurricanes will come sooner, stronger and much more frequently. This season seems to be a testament to the prediction.

I just left the Charleston area on Tuesday, hopefully the weather will spare the region and my family.

09/05/2008 09:42 PM

by William Collins, Broker Associate (ERA Queen City Realty)

The activity seems similar to the 2005 season. With just under three months to go, hopefully it won't continue on the same pace. For everyone in the Carolinas - be safe!

09/05/2008 09:49 PM

by John Novak - Las Vegas and Henderson NV Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace)

Hope that these hurricanes lose their gusto as they come your way. Stay safe my friend.

09/05/2008 09:58 PM

by Joan Whitebook, ABR,e-Pro,CEBA Southern New Hampshire (Buyer's Option Realty Services)

Ann,

The hurricane season runs from June 1 - November 30. Hardly anything happens until late August, and September 10th is the peak of activity.

Steve

09/05/2008 10:34 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Frank,

It looks like we may do OK. I'm concerned about your area though with Ike.

Steve

09/05/2008 10:35 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Earl,

It surely ain't over, but it's beginning to look like Ike has other plans.

Steve

09/05/2008 10:36 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

William,

I saw the same information. Don't know if that's right or not. Charleston is getting rain now, and Hanna is going all the way up to Boston.

Steve

09/05/2008 10:37 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

John,

There are a few similarities to the 2005 season, but many fewer storms.

Steve

09/05/2008 10:48 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Joan,

Thanks so much for your good wishes. Right now, we're looking pretty good. That's subject to change, and I don't know who else might be affected.

Steve

09/05/2008 10:49 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

i can't believe how many tornadoes and hurricanes happen down your way - we've been so fortunate up here so far...

09/06/2008 02:40 AM

by Liz Moras - Chilliwack Realtor - Chilliwack Real Estate Sales (Associate Broker for ReMax Nyda Realty)

Liz,

They make the news and I think it sounds like there are more than there are. I remember frombefore I moved to Florida it felt the same way to me. Thanks.

Steve

09/06/2008 05:15 AM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Steve,

We are finally out of the grasp of the remnants of Gustav. Fortunately, we only had rain, no tornadoes....

Ann

09/06/2008 08:39 AM

by Ann Hayden~Real Estate Agent Wildwood e-PRO (Prudential Select Properties)

Steve: We've got Hanna right now. Rainy and dark. Perfect weather to organize my desk and get some of that boring old paperwork done!

09/06/2008 09:35 AM

by Chris Ann Cleland, GRI (Long & Foster)

Steve,

Willing to report we were spared.

Stay safe for Ike.

Jim

09/06/2008 11:29 AM

by Jim Fischetti (The Fischetti Group/Keller Williams)

Ann,

I'm certainly glad of that for you. Maybe you'll remain in the clear. That would be good. :)

Steve

09/06/2008 08:47 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Jim,

Thanks for the great report. So glad everyone escaped the wind - if not the rain.

Steve

09/06/2008 08:50 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Chris Ann,

I hope you got your office cleaned and caught up on your paperwork - and that you had time for some blogging.

Steve

09/06/2008 08:52 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Steve, thank you for your comment on my post earlier today. Those of us along the coasts have a healthy respect for dear old Mother Nature. We will keep thinking positive thoughts and hoping that Ike will just blow itself out before harming anyone else.

Great AR site!

09/06/2008 08:53 PM

by Rand - Surf City & Topsail Island, N.C. Real Estate Marketing & Sales (Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty, The Rand Burchfield Group)

Thanks Steve.

I like being in Rain here not outside...;-)

Ann

09/06/2008 08:55 PM

by Ann Hayden~Real Estate Agent Wildwood e-PRO (Prudential Select Properties)

Rand,

Thanks. Appreciate your input. It looks like Ike is headed south for now, but we all know how changeable these storms are. Keep safe, and keep working.

Steve

09/06/2008 10:09 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)

Ann,

Good point. With all of the rain we've all had recently I imagine we're feeling kinda soggy. AR is a better type of precipitation for now.

Steve

09/06/2008 10:11 PM

by Steve Hoffacker - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Consulting and Strategies (Hoffacker Associates)