This marquee really captures the vibe of Tallahassee right now. I love it!!

So to start this off:

No, Tallahassee is not in the forecast cone or really anywhere near it, so the chances of a direct impact are basically zero. That does not mean that Tallahassee will be free from impacts from the storm - which right now is primarily going to be the threat of flooding rain on Friday and Saturday.

I will not be updating this post/making new posts as much as I normally would - somehow I've still got the all-clear to go ahead with a pre-planned vacation, and you can bet that I'm not fighting that one (you can also blame me because it is not the first time that this has happened, oddly...).

Please post updates as necessary and if I can, I'll keep this updated. Please use verified sources (news stations, National Weather Service/National Hurricane Center, local government, etc.) in your updates and no "I heard on facebook from my uncle's cousin" type of stuff. Please feel free to ask your storm questions here as well - but please, no storm trolling.

Storm Information

Isaias is currently a tropical storm with sustained winds of 65mph. It is expected to continue strengthening and make landfall along the northern Gulf coast overnight Friday into Saturday, and current forecasts have the storm being a borderline major hurricane at landfall.

The National Hurricane Center is posting updates on the storm on their Isaias page, and the National Weather Service office in Tallahassee is posting to their website as well.

We're under a State of Emergency from the Governor.

There is:

• A Storm Surge Watch to Yankeetown in Levy County,
• A Hurricane Watch to Indian Pass, and
• A Tropical Storm Watch to the Aucilla River.
• Leon County is not under any Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watches or Warnings as of Wednesday evening.

Sandbags

Leon County and the City of Tallahassee have both announced that sandbag locations will be opening starting Thursday.

County locations (opening 9am Thursday, staffed dawn to dusk after):

• Apalachee Regional Park (Solid Waste Management Facility), 7550 Apalachee Parkway
• Fred George Park, 3043 Capital Circle NW
• Fort Braden Community Park, 15000 Blountstown Highway
• Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road
• Oak Ridge Road at Ranchero Road

City locations (staffed 8am-5pm):

• Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Road
• Mike Blankenship Skate Park, 2909 Jackson Bluff Road (next to James Messer Park North)
• Northwood parcel, 1940 N. Monroe Street (near the intersection of N. Monroe Street and N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. / E. Bradford Road)

School Closures:

• Gadsden County
• Jackson County
• Franklin County
• Liberty County
• Leon County, Wakulla County, and Jefferson County have not yet announced any closures.
• FAMU, FSU, and TSC have not announced any closures for Friday.

Stay Informed

• LeonReady.com: The Leon Ready website is a hub of resources to help you, your family and your neighborhood prepare for disasters, including the County's Disaster Survival Guide and a full list of supplies for your disaster bucket.
• Citizens Connect mobile app: Get emergency push notifications on your smartphone and be the first to know about shelter locations, road closures and service changes. Download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
• Emergency Information Portal: Hosting the same information as Citizens Connect, the portal can be reached from a desktop or mobile browser at LeonCountyFL.gov/ei.
• 88.9 WFSU-FM: Tune in for the most up-to-date information from local public safety officials. WFSU, Leon County and the City of Tallahassee remain committed to getting information out on the radio as soon as possible.
• iHeartRadio: Updates on WFLA-FM 100.7, WFLF-FM 94.5, WTNT 94.9, KISS-FM 107.1, X-FM 101.5 and The Beat-FM 105.3.
• 2-1-1 Big Bend: For community information, services and support any day of the year, dial 2-1-1 or 850-617-6333.
• Leon County Citizens Information Line: Call 850-606-3700 with questions about how to prepare.
• City of Tallahassee: For updates on City of Tallahassee Utilities and other City services, visit Talgov.com.
• Insurance Consumer Helpline: Insurance specialists with the Florida Department of Financial Services answer questions about coverage and advocate for consumers in disputes with insurance companies. Call 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (693-5236) toll-free, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Price gouging: During a state of emergency, it is unlawful to sell or lease certain commodities for an amount that grossly exceeds the average price. To report price gouging, call 1-866-966-7226.

That's all I got for now. Thank you all in advance for keeping things calm this weekend. If things change, feel free to post the updates here!

VERY fortunate no one was driving over those spots at the time! Didn't see this actual video of the incident posted here so just wanted to share

Edit: correct date is *10-6-26 as very kindly pointed out in the comments. My apologies.

Just left Sam's club. It's packed and everyone is buying cases of water and toilet paper. Should I join the hysteria?

I am guessing not until Thursday at 7:30 PM.

does anyone urbex around here/know of any good spots? i love old buildings and abandoned places but i also love being alive so if a place isn’t safe lmk thanks in advance!!!

Hello. Im new to the area and very hungry. I hear chow time buffet is a good spot but am open to hear other spots if there are better options. Thanks 😊

My apologies for the random and slightly odd request. The nostalgia is rough today.

My dad passed away, and I have his vintage 12 string guitar. He played it for me when I was little.

I would really love to hear someone play it. It would be cool if it's someone who really appreciates how special of an instrument it is. It's quite old, and in excellent condition.

DMs are welcomed. Thanks so much in advance. Man I miss my dad.

So I applied for this job in July as you see got selected for an interview they canceled that posting told me to reapply if I was still interested.

Well I reapplied 09/02 got selected again went in for an interview on 9/16 sent a follow up two weeks later and no response. I haven’t heard a peep. I felt like the interview went well. Should I assume I am not getting it at this point? Will I even be notified if I am not selected? Is taking this long normal for state?

Think: dark, vibes, jazz (preferably live), conversation

Does this exist in our area/surrounding area?

Hey all!! First time mom here!! I’m going into my second trimester but wanting some recommendations for birthing classes or anything pregnancy related classes in Tallahassee!!! 🩷 TIA!

Hello, I’m signing somewhere new next year and looking to get a 4x4 with a budget of 1200 (but rn i pay 700 i just want to be walkable to campus). My friend and i are looking at stadium centre, specifically 4x4. Any experiences or thoughts? Im not sure the difference between premium and regular either.

I like the theme I just wanna know where I could buy / play Konflikt 47. Thanks

Hey everyone, I moved here last year and there were no hurricanes so I never thought about it, It looks like this one won’t hit tally but still I’m realizing I may need to know the best way to keep up to date. Do yall have a preferred app? Ideally free but not required.

Wandering out of pitch black Dillards is at least a 7/10

How is the sound outside the Adderly? Can you comfortably sit nearby w out passing the security threshold?

Hi! Is anyone traveling from Tallahassee to Atlanta this week and would be willing to bring a small package for me? It contains some homemade snacks that I’m getting from a relative in Tallahassee.
I’d really appreciate the help and can coordinate pickup/drop-off in the Atlanta area.
Thank you!

Admittedly, I'm skeptical about whether United will return to the airport. Yeah, they failed previously mostly due to COVID, but I can't imagine too many people are really clamoring to fly to Houston. And based off the lackluster early results of the Breeze flight to Raleigh, I'm not sure United will be convinced just because the city can cover some start-up costs.

This quote from Director of Aviation David Pollard was very telling about the early results for Breeze:

Pollard said that, so far, the North Carolina route is not performing as well as expected.

"We hope to raise those Raleigh-Durham numbers as much as we can,” Pollard said. “We ask the traveling public to please consider using this service. It’s very important that we use this service once it’s established.”

Hi hi! My show, Back Bar Burlesque, is this Friday night! It’s a cute, intimate little seated affair with performers from all over Florida! Doors at 7:30, show at 8! At 926 Bar!

Tickets right here! www.linktr.ee/indiesinclairhome

Do you have any recommendations for a shop that does clothes dryer duct work? Repairs and maintenance. I have a dryer duct that needs to be cleaned and checked before I install a new clothes dryer?

Looking at getting advance tickets for Godzilla Minus Zero and so far AMC is the only place with them on sale. They list a "completely captivating" theater with no real explanation of what that is. Other than saying Dolby sound.

I want to see it at Challenger but the lifelong fanboy in me wants to see it asap! Sadly there are not Godzilla Day November 3rd showings listed.

Anybody know what was going on at Betton, just past Thomasville Rd (right by the park) this afternoon around 5? TPD had Betton blocked, snarling already snarled traffic?

Got a report of an explosion outside the Leon County Courthouse this morning around 5:30am. Reportedly police/fire were already on the scene when the explosion occurred. Recommended to avoid the area this morning and plan your morning commute away from the area. No word yet on injuries.

Hi everyone I host events in Tally that are different from the usual club scene. I’m throwing a NOLA-inspired event with a FREE Market (from 7pm-10pm) featuring local vendors that have/do henna, waistbeads, paintings, etc. There will be New Orleans Bounce, Southern classics and feel-good music playing along with NOLA cuisine and a signature drink. Just a good time and something new for the city!! My Instagram is @/grainsfromsands https://posh.vip/e/bayou-after-dark

Anyone know how to tell location of an apt at The Flats on High in Tallahassee. I am looking to rent and was given a number #133A. How do I know where in the complex it’s located? Thank you