[GOP_1900AD]

I believe the shape of the coastline is amplifying the storm surge. Not only the curvature from Big Bend toward the West, but also, the "bird's foot" of LA is acting as a dam.

[Types_with_Fist]

the "bird's foot" of LA is acting as a dam.

LOL. I believe you are referring to Plaquimines Parish, that "land" that juts out from the state? I know it looks big on a map, but it's essentially a two-lane road with water on both sides.

[commish]

Hold down the fort good people! I just got called by the base command post, time to go tape doors in the "crystal palace" and move everything blowable indoors. Should be back in a few hours.

My prayers to all in harms way.

[BurbankKarl]

W5WA reporting in from Vancleve MS

Barometric pressure 29.80
winds ??? wind direction 070 degree

seas 2 feet above normal, no severe wave action

[No Blue States]

" believe the shape of the coastline is amplifying the storm surge. Not only the curvature from Big Bend toward the West, but also, the "bird's foot" of LA is acting as a dam."

Thats the same thing ive been thinking. Looking at the loops puts a pit in my stomach for New Orleans. Where is all that water going to go that Ivan is whipping around toward lake Pontchartrain?

[Flux Capacitor]

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