Posted on 08/24/2017 12:27:38 PM PDT by BenLurkin
It depends on how far inland this storm goes. They are saying it may hover around the coastline and then go back out, and then re-enter near Tx/La border.
If that is the case, Austin will get some rain and will probably be fine.
However, watch the weather if they change their predictions, and if it looks to be heading north rather than hanging out near the coast, get stocked up on water, batteries for flashlights (or have camping equipment on hand), non-perishable foods, money just in case there is loss of electricity and cards don’t work, and have gas for your car just in case you need to evacuate to even higher ground.
If the hurricane does what they are currently predicting, then Austin will be fine, but Houston will get lots and lots and lots of rain, then will flood, then we will be without electricity for numerous days, and I’ll be doing a lot of grilling.
As a native Texan and resident NW of Houston I have been through this drill multiple of times but all the storms are different. So I’ve stocked up on money, gas, water, food, propane for the grill, and gas for my generator. If we escape the predicted possibilities, then no big deal. However, if we get the dirty side as they are predicting and lose electricity, then hopefully we are prepared.
Remembering past storms I’m hoping I’ve prepared enough.
After Hurricane Ike (2008), which was a direct Galveston hit. The whole Houston/Galveston area was without electricity for weeks, our area in NW Harris County was without electricity 2 weeks, while some people further inland were without electricity for 3 weeks. Food, gas, and water became scarce commodities and even though I had stocked up I had not anticipated 2 weeks without electricity so not only did my supplies begin to run out but store shelves were empty and I couldn’t replenish. I was thankful we had the foresight to buy a generator which gave us some measure of relief from heat with fans and it kept the things in my refrigerator cool enough so they didn’t go bad; without it those 2 weeks would have been an absolute nightmare.
With TS Allison (2001) (also a direct hit) we only lost electricity for a day but because it stalled and dumped water over the area then Houston flooded.
Hope this helps. Keep your feet dry and your boat ready!
You wont need to water your lawn for a couple weeks.
“take two old credit cards,
and put one in each shoe.”
Say that again. They’ll be LUCKY if this is just a Cat. 3.
Many are going to die regardless. By tomorrow noon the water will be up on the barrier islands flooding roads and the bridges will be clogged. Lots of people are going to be trapped.
A prolonged storm surge with large waves will devastate the coast.
Galveston better hope it’s sea walls and fill hold for 3 days against the surge and waves.
According to San Antonio news, the storm is expected to travel as category2 inland towards SA and then circle back to the coast. Expect high winds and flooding as a tropical storm.
We were without power for THREE weeks, after Ike.
Thus, the reason for our YUGE generator purchase, not long after.
They will blame the disaster Donald Trump and George Bush.
I think she bailed on FR, once Trump was the nominee (NeverTrumper).
She moved to another state, IIRC.
Holy crap. How did I not hear Nagin went to prison? Or maybe I did and forgot?
Because he pulled out of the Paris agreement?
I haven’t been to Houston in so many years (decades) that I would not recognize anything. I just knew that the original San Jacinto Inn had closed - https://houstonhistorymagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/V4-N2-Oliveira-San-Jac-Inn.pdf
As long as you’re not along any creeks like Onion Creek, Shoal Creek, Waller Creek, Bull Creek, etc. you’re fine. Stay away from the downtown area. The animal shelter, Auditorium Shores and Lamar Blvd. always flood. Expect traffic problems. Austin is the worst major city for flooding for any amount of rain. Keep up to date on TXDot road closures - https://drivetexas.org/#/7/32.340/-99.500?future=false
High winds probably won’t get anywhere near Austin.
The further north and northwest you are, the better. Do any errands tonight or in the morning so you won’t have to go anywhere through the weekend.
Houston is full of Katrina refugees, so they have practice.
She got married or something a few years ago and moved north of Dallas. Haven’t seen her on FR in forever.
I’m in Cibolo . Local radio is saying flooding for Austin and San Antonio.
Which of the six dozen rivers? Tell kiddo to park the car on high ground. Not the street.
Yes, if I remember correctly, it was at the curve, just before you get to the exit off Battleground road to get to the USS Texas, on the right hand side, in this map (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g56110-d441780-Reviews-Monument_Inn-La_Porte_Texas.html#MAPVIEW), near where the Battleship Texas Overnight Education Program icon is located.
The Monument Inn has always been a fun place to eat for me.
Somewhere chocolate.
Thats easy. Harvey is an Republican or Altright storm. Trumps fault!
The Colorado River as in Lady Bird Lake? East Austin will flood. There’s a reason for Boggy Creek park being named that. Lady Bird Lake should be ok but the problem is the water rushing into it. Kiddo won’t be washed away but sweep any debris off the porch so the rain off the roof can flow away from the doors rather than inside. Even a hose across the walkway can puddle water back under the front door. Have some towels ready. Again, get the car to high ground rather than parking it in the street. If kiddo lives in a highrise that has leveled parking, then take the car to a higher level.
Tell kiddo not to tarry after work on Friday. The 5 o’clock traffic will not be fun.
Tell them to write their drivers license # on their arm in sharpie.
It easier to identify the body
Cat 3 storm is no joke!
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