James Spann

James Spann. 485,193 likes · 31,537 talking about this. AMS certified media meteorologist, host of the WeatherBrains podcast, and general weather dweeb/dork/weenie/geek.

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Beach Cam - Schooners

View the Schooners Beach Cam - live from Panama City Beach, Florida.

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Check out Diamond on the Emerald Coast guides RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES

Rainy Day Activities

Rainy Day Activities - Arcades, Dave & Buster, The Grand IMAX Movie Theatre, Ripley's Believe it or not, Rock'it Lanes...

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I would rather be at the beach with a little rain, than inland and sunny.

Rainy day activities at Panama City Beach. While we would all like our beach time to be sunny and warm, occasionally mother nature sends a little rain our way.

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Plan ahead. Even before you book your vacation, you should always know what the Rental Agreement cancelation policy is for weather related and other cancellations. If you are uncomfortable with terms, you may want to look into purchasing Travel Insurance that covers weather related cancelations. NOTE: Diamond on the Emerald Coast does not endorse a specific travel insurance source. Always check out a few travel insurance agency to choose the best one that meets your needs. Book Directly with the travel insurance agency. The link below has a few travel insurance agency but also look for travel insurance through other sources like AAA, Costco, Credit Cards resources, payment resources, and more.

Vacation Rental Insurance | TravelInsurance.com

When deciding on a place to stay, today's traveler has many more choices than the traditional hotel chain. For certain types of vacations, more and more travelers are choosing private rental properties as their preferred type of accommodation. While a private villa may afford you the luxuries of a "home" experience, most vacation rental properties ...

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Rip Currents, what to look for, and how to stay safe. Rip Currents can happen on a sunny day as well as on a stormy day. Most access points to the beach have signs warning guest about rip currents, flag conditions and leaving no trace behind. Make sure everybody in your party, reads and understands what to do if they find themselves caught in a rip current. It only takes a few minutes to read. Try to swim close to lifeguard stands. Richard Seltzer Park is located right next to the Dunes of Panama, and has life guards on duty, please read seasonal and daily hours.

Rip Current Survival Guide

A rip current is a narrow, fast-moving channel of water that starts near the beach and extends offshore through the line of breaking waves. If you do get caught in a rip current, the best thing you can do is stay calm. It's not going to pull you underwater, it's just going to pull you away from shore.

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USLA and NOAA Rip Current Video (60 Second Version)

Peter David, Lifeguard, U.S. Lifesaving Association (USLA), and Chris Brewster, Lifeguard and President of USLA, offer tips on how to identify rip currents, what actions to take if caught in one, and what to do if someone else is caught in one.

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Hurricane mandatory evacuations. Be prepared if the weather turns. Know where the evacuation routes are located. Be mindful that when winds reach sustained 40 mph some High Profile Bridges will close, so your evacuation route may be rerouted to get you to where you need to go safely. Follow the evacuation route signs to guide you in the right direction.

You never know what the weather will bring you from one day to the next.