Leaving Port Arthur now. We're scared to death.
The storm surge is supposed to come in in a matter of MINUTES. Up to the roof. I pray everyone is getting out and there will be no deaths.
The projected flooding here is unbelieveable, 40 mi inland. Whole area covered.
I know a lot of people don't know much about our little area, but it's real nice. Awful lot of people over here when you get right down to it, Beaumont is pretty big, the highways are unreal getting them out.
Thankfully now switching to contraflow on our route out. We're going to Shreveport.
Godspeed- have you signed into Howlin's Check in thread?
Sweetie pleeease be careful! Keep us posted.
Gab, Best of luck in your departure, stay safe and stay calm.
The sun will shine again.
http://www.panews.com/
Port Arthur News link for others.
http://www.southeasttexaslive.com/site/news.asp?brd=2287
Beaumont paper link for others
National Media always tries to focus on places they can relate to the whole country, because people have either been there or heard of there..New Orleans, Houston, or Galveston (now famous because of Isaac's Storm.)
Very few people in Florida, New York, California have heard of or been to or even know where Port Arthur or Beaumont is, unfortunately.
The networks also likely didn't send reporters there, so there may be no reporting from the landfall point. Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel is currently in the process of trying to drive from Galveston to Port Arthur, but he's stuck in traffic.
Prayers for a swift and safe journey, gab1279. Be sure to let us know when you've reached Shreveport.
My hubby was born in Port Arthur! You and yours are in our prayers! Please check in when you can!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers
Prayers, gab1279...check in when you can, OK???
Oh man! I wish you were kidding! Be safe!