Julia Tuttle Bridge & more storms

We finally worked up the courage to attempt the JT bridge.
More storms were predicted for today, so we decided to stay inside and try the bridge. After some emailed suggestions from others, we waited until low tide this morning, 7:10 AM. We worked our way to the bridge dead slow and entered the span just east of the main channel. The overhead beams are about 1 foot thinner there, allowing just a bit more clearance. Upon emerging from the other side, having heard no sickening cruch, we both felt like tossing breakfast. As the adrenaline left our bloodstreams, we both sighed in relief. Whew! We did it.
But that still left us with the prediction of strong to severe T-storms in the afternoon. A look at radar and sky confirmed something was headed our way. Out came the guide books for a frantic search for a marina that wouldn't bankrupt us. Hollywood city marina it is.
About a mile before the Hollywood bridge, the deluge came. Water everywhere, visibility zip. We called the bridge tender and he said he'd open for us even if we were up to 3 minutes late. We made it just as the rain started to ease. Just as we got tied up, the sun came out! Figures. But, there is still that prediction...
So we'll sit here tonight and head out in the morning. The next 4 or 5 days are supposed to be more "settled" according to NOAA.
By the way, that story about frigate birds bringing good luck? Believe it. We've seen two every day we had good travels, didn't see any the days we stayed put.