Posts by Kevin Godwin
Weather message for 8-4-24
Hi Folks. Weather this week is going to be very ‘iffy’ to say the least. We will advise you day to day of any happenings with your service as best we can. Umbs & Chairs are being setup today, but it is a day of forecast rain along with potential winds (winds last week were…
Read MoreWeather IMPACT Statement for 7-25-24
Weather is forecast to be an issue through late morning. At present we are delaying service this morning until we see how the weather pans out. Please bear in mind there is a strong potential that no set can occur even if the weather breaks and clears off as we don’t do late morning setups…
Read MoreWinds warning for 7-17-24
Folks, we are not setting up anything today as the winds on the beach are 18 to 20 mph and that’s above what our insurance carrier allows. The forecast also is calling for gusts up to 30 mph and we got some 25 mph gust already on the beach. It’s all due to this frontal…
Read MoreWinds Warning for 7-16-24
Hi Folks, Winds at 6:30 a.m. are already blowing 17-18 mph and while we are setting umbrellas up, they will be left in the ‘down’ position. 7.5′ umbrellas can be raised just like a rain umbrella but i’d encourage you not to try as you stand a good chance of it blowing away on you.…
Read More7-12-24 Weather Update
Today’s weather is going to be more of a repeat of yesterday but with storms coming off the ocean and popping up literally on a moments notice. While Future radar is a 50/50 shot, we are relying on several weather models to make decisions about setting up as well as remembering these are human beings…
Read More7-1-2024
Be advised that today’s weather is forecasted to be 50/60% chance of rain off and on again throughout the day. While we are setting up this morning, ALL umbrellas will be left in the down position. 7.5 umbrellas (wood pole umbs) can be raised by pushing them open like a rain umbrella. 9’s and 11’s…
Read Morewinds at 7:30 on 6-24
weather impact statement 2 for 6-24-23 WINDS
Weather Delay due to winds and storm forecast. As seems to be the norm winds are being pushed with this storm. At the OIB pier (see pics) winds are 19 to 22 mph and that’s already our threshold for removing umbrellas as we have insurance guidelines to abide by due to liability reasons as we…
Read MoreWeather impact statement for 6-23-23
As of 6 a.m. there is significant storm related activity coming up the coastline from Florida. The current storm at present should be gone by 8 a.m. and then there will be a ‘break’ according to future radar and at that time we will review what radar looks like and then make the decision to…
Read MoreStorm/Wind Alert for 6-22-23
Hi, As is typical at the beach, a forecast storm is in works for between 10 to 12 noon today. In addition to higher winds this afternoon. While we are setting up on time this morning the umbrellas will be left in the ‘down’ position today. If you raise your umbrella then do so carefully…
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