is it ironic that Pink Floyd-Run like hell is on my playlist right now?
is it ironic that Pink Floyd-Run like hell is on my playlist right now?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlates...238905,00.htmlHurricane force-wind of at least 74 mph extended up to 85 miles from the center.
The storm had the potential for storm surge flooding of up to 25 feet, topped with even higher waves, as much as 15 inches of rain, and tornadoes.
Hurricanes as powerful as Katrina usually make unpredictable fluctuations in strength, but all the conditions are there for the storm to still be a Category 5 when it hits the coast, said Chris Sisko, a meteorologist at the hurricane center. Even if Katrina weakened slightly, it didn't bode well for New Orleans.
Mandatory evacuation in New Orleans now.
"Whatever you choose, however many roads you travel, I hope that you choose not to be a lady. I hope you will find some way to break the rules and make a little trouble out there. And I also hope that you will choose to make some of that trouble on behalf of women." - Nora Ephron
Mayor: Declares MANDATORY EVACUATIONS OF NEW ORLEANS.
Two more people found dead in Florida. Nine people have now died in Florida as a result of Katrina, which was only a Cat 1 then. Just imagine what a Cat 5 could do. Sad. Hopefully people are taking this thing seriously.
GET OUT!
Hotels are exempt because the Airlines have shutdown and rental cars are non-existant for the tourist. Why doesn't President Bush send in the military with some C-5's and call up the the Airline reserves to pick up some of these people?
Wow! The storm strengthened again and could strengthen even more. The sustained winds are now up to 175 mph.
Wind gusts around 200.
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Oh, I have no problem with anyone making money. I just think there are better places to discuss it than a thread where people have legitimate concern over the safety and welfare of their friends. Sorry, it just ticked me off a little when you mentioned it.Originally Posted by George Foster
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"...its money well-spent. Don't screw around with your freedom."
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Only three Cat 5 hurricanes have made landfall in the U.S. - Camille, Andrew and the Labor Day storm. This is going to be number four - and it just keeps strengthening.
This is truly a scary storm. 175 mph sustained and climbing.
All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.
There was just a story on CNN that if New Orleans suffers a direct hit the entire city could be under 15 feet of water and it may take up to 6 months to get the water out of the city because all the pumps they currently have would also be under water.
Live feed from WWL-TV in New Orleans. (Requires Windows Media Player)
http://www.wwltv.com/perl/common/vid...props=livenoad
Been watching off and on for about and hour. I don't know how the public officials there could make it any clearer that people need to leave now. It's going to be rough after this thing goes through.
One of the emergency coordinators there said that if you're riding out the storm at home to make sure you have an ax or a hammer. He said that you'll need it to punch through from your attic to your roof so you don't get trapped in your attic by floodwaters.
/r/reds
for those of you in SW Ohio - we'll get what's left on Tuesday PM or Wednesday depending on where you are located.
its a biggie - prayers are definately in the forecast.
Some people play baseball. Baseball plays Jay Bruce.
The Mayor of New Orleans expects 25 feet of water in downtown NO.
Look at the eye...
Too scary how much this thing has strengthened in only a few days
Go Gators!
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