Live from Indy; I mean LAURA

[4284spd]

Curios ? to those that live in the effected areas. How do you feel about the predictions vs the outcome? Are the meteorologists close? Do you thik they have a handle on predicting the forecast?

[oldskool]

Well. they said this one would come inland near Cameron, as a cat 4, then go North thru North LA & Ark, then turn toward the Northeast.

Looks like that's exactly what it did.

They were talkin about possible 15-20' storm surge. Said that may have happened to the East of where the eye came in, but that was marshland where they didn't have measuring equipment. So, I suppose nobody will ever know how high the storm surge was, in that area.

[1matcoman]

Originally Posted by 4284spd

Curios ? to those that live in the effected areas. How do you feel about the predictions vs the outcome? Are the meteorologists close? Do you thik they have a handle on predicting the forecast?

Depends on how you interpret what is said. And, how much you are willing to gamble. Who's to say???

Here in the Houston area, the local news was predicting tons of wind, rain, flooding, and recommended evacuation. A lot of the population took them up on it, and left town. Can't say as I blame them, but we got very little wind or rain. The flip side is, not leaving and the storm hits farther west up the Texas coast and takes out Galveston and the Houston area.

To answer your question: I, personally, think they over dramatize it, but as your Momma taught you - it's better to be safe than sorry.

[nickh]

We are Houston as well (east side) we prepared for the worst and prayed for the best. We stayed as well barely got any rain nor wind on our side. We did flee when Rita came in, that has been the only storm since 1965 that we have left for, all others we rode out. Keep Generators operable, plenty of non parishable food, a ton of drinking water. Prayers to Spyfhish for a quick cleanup and glad that he and his family are okay.

Originally Posted by 1matcoman

Depends on how you interpret what is said. And, how much you are willing to gamble. Who's to say???

Here in the Houston area, the local news was predicting tons of wind, rain, flooding, and recommended evacuation. A lot of the population took them up on it, and left town. Can't say as I blame them, but we got very little wind or rain. The flip side is, not leaving and the storm hits farther west up the Texas coast and takes out Galveston and the Houston area.

To answer your question: I, personally, think they over dramatize it, but as your Momma taught you - it's better to be safe than sorry.

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by 4284spd

Curios ? to those that live in the effected areas. How do you feel about the predictions vs the outcome? Are the meteorologists close? Do you thik they have a handle on predicting the forecast?

Bob for the most part the last 10 or 15 years has been a big improvement. Alot of the time they are pretty dead on within the l2 or 3 day range of landfall. My rule of thumb the last few years has been if Jim Cantore shows up within 30 miles of my house I'm getting the hell out of here!

[Spyphish]

As Forrest Gump said, God showed up. He told me to leave and we did. My builder gets a case of wine. Built house right after Rita which was a big thunderstorm compared to this, he put every nail in every HC clip slot. 1 panel of standing seam round roof flapped. House is auwsome. Rest of stuff done!!!! And then Gump said "Thats my boat" Some before after stuff

[Spyphish]

Moreaux. Westlake is worse than Lake Charles. LOTS of damage!!! Phish needs a shoe

The fastest AH car on the planet is safe and sound!!!!!! 161.11

[nickh]

So on a brighter note Stephen, just think how much beer it is gonna take to put everything back together. So sorry for all the damage but at least everyone is still there and intact. Oh and we just now got some of the lingering rain bands from Laura here in Houston.

Originally Posted by Spyphish

Moreaux. Westlake is worse than Lake Charles. LOTS of damage!!! Phish needs a shoe

The fastest AH car on the planet is safe and sound!!!!!! 161.11

[Spyphish]

Nothing runs like a Trane!!!! I cant post the pic right now but 2 of the AC units blew off their pads, 1 laid on it side. STILL COOLING!!!! We stood it and wiggled back in place. Amazing. Hade a crane free whats left of the boat and lift boat house Monday. Westlake, La. is leveled!! We are blessed to have a home operating. BUT my blue race car is not in the trailer??? Phish

[Spyphish]

Pray for the people over here. I toured the area for the first time. Disaster ain't the word. We need a new word. 16 deaths, half from improper use of a generator. I say months before power. Lake Charles water plant taken out, no water for weeks. I sent all my family to other relatives out of the area. The bright side plenty of firewood. Phish