Hurricane Katrina, Live Thread, Part V

NHC - NOAA ^ | 28 August 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[mewzilla]

Thanks for the info!

[rwfromkansas]

They are closed ALREADY?

I think this is a huge mistake, and will lead to greater loss of life.

You have to close them at some point, but even though this thing is speeding up, you can keep things open until 7 or 8.

[HereInTheHeartland]

"They can keep the cigarettes, but are told not to smoke INSIDE the building (LOL), and NO BOOZE"

They should be giving booze to everyone going in, they will need it.

[maggief]

Where are the mayor and governor now?

[saquin]

Apologies in advance if this has been said already (it's probably been said multiple times) but I haven't looked over the whole thread; there's no way to keep up...

I was just watching the Little League World Series when ABC broke in with an alert. They said that if there was such a thing as a "Category 6", this storm would qualify.

Scary.

(Apologies again if this has been beaten to death already)

[Txsleuth]

Then that is GOOD news...if the pressure is rising, right?

[alancarp]

You both have the same thought: I can't argue the point. the hope is that the altitude will work for them here.

[HoHoeHeaux]

Me too Lady. I think these images may haunt us.

[Frank_2001]

You are right, and it's still over 12hrs. from landfall. Prayers to all in the storm's path!

[mware]

I don't know what it can withstand. but the mayor of NO has some questions to answer.

BTW where is the mayor???

[Patriotic1]

The last thing you need is a bunch of jerks getting in there with weapons. I imagine that concern is a big part of why it's taking so long.

Yeah, but if I was waiting in line, I'd rather take my chances with a few guns than Katrina.

[Nita Nupress]

Have you all noticed how the TONE of the reporters...on ALL the stations has suddenly become very sober..in..the last hour or so? Even listening to James Lee Witt just now on FOX..he's usually a very positive though realistic kind of fellow- he sounded whipped.

Today is the 1st day this has been on my radar screen so it's hard to gauge whether or not they are exaggerating. What do y'all think? Dog, I think you've been following this for days. Assuming it doesn't turn and it stays a 4 or 5, do you think it's going to be as gloomy as they seem to be predicting? Anyone?

[usmom]

My sisiter-in law lives in Lafayette- about 150 miles directly west of NO. She is not the least bit worried. Says they will get a little rain and that's it. she's planning to be at work in the morning. Does this sound right? Will there be no devestation to the west at all?

[jslade]

I had the exact same thoughts, especially about the Dome. I'm really worried about it.

Because of the cuvature of the exterior, any lateral energy winds will be transferred verticaly literally taking the roof off. You heard it here first. They are being evacuated into a death trap IMHO.

[Issaquahking]

 

Ain't it foggy outside
All the planes have been grounded
Ain't the fire inside?
Let's all go stand around it
Funny, i've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer

'cause i understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

Ain't the years gone by fast
I suppose you have missed them
Oh, i almost forgot to ask
Did you hear of my enlistment?

Funny, i've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer

'cause i understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

[Peach]

Hi, cyn. Glad to see you.

[del4hope]

Just living in Alabama during tornado season has been an event in itself some years.

Ivan did alot less damage here in Bham than alot of non named storms over the years.

[mathluv]

Galveston is on an island. It is south of Houston.

[diverteach]

I live in Destin Florida, east of New Orleans and just got back home, and while out on the highway I noticed many many vehicles of folks from points west, mainly from New Orleans area, and the Alabama and Mississippi coastal areas. What was interesting was that almost all vehicles were filled to capacity with people and very little visible baggage. The looks on these folks faces spoke for them as ALL appeared consigned to the inevitable that they were most likely leaving most everything behind them knowing things will not be remotely even close to the same upon thier return. It was heartbreaking seeing what thier countenance was saying.

God shed your grace on thee!

[Muzzle_em]

I've wondered the same thing and have been SO FRUSTRATED about it! We are watching a real tragedy in the making and so many people could AND STILL CAN be evacuated if someone with some organizational skills was in charge.