RedScare Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Now, that hurricanes have gotten everyone's attention, and riding out a storm seems to have lost some of its' cache, Houstonians might want to keep an eye on this one.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_a...1209.shtml?5dayWith the accuracy of the National Hurricane Center's predictions lately, seeing Houston right in the middle of the NHC Blob is a bit disconcerting, to say the least. I was hoping we would not have to put Katrina's lessons to use so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Long-range forecasts showed the system moving into the Gulf of Mexico late in the week as a hurricane, then possibly approaching Mexico or Texas. But forecasters warned those across the U.S. southern coast that long-term predictions are subject to large errors. That means that areas ravaged by Katrina should be watching the storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 All we can hope for is that once into the open waters of the gulf - Rita doesnt increase its strenght into a cat. 4-5 Hurricane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 All we can hope for is that once into the open waters of the gulf - Rita doesnt increase its strenght into a cat. 4-5 Hurricane. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm with you, arche-however the water in the gulf is very warm for this time of year-doesn't bode well for keeping Rita petite. Let's hope she won't get big-boned on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 When the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 if mother nature is guiding this one, i think she knows we're due for a hurricane...maybe it's time to test out our disaster/flood plans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 This could be a logistical nightmare. If this does head our way, where are all the people from the Texas coast supposed to stay what with all the hotels in Houston still booked-up with Katrina evacuees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 anyone for camping in the hill country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Having never been through a Hurricane (Im a Michigan transplant)...if a cat 4-5 does hit Houston/Galveston - will there be mandatory evacuations? I assume Galveston will, but what about downtown area? How far north do you have to go ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I bought a whole bunch of supplies today. I know areas of the Woodlands flooded during Allison, I have not clue what will happen in our area though. But considering that a lightening bolt took out 8 counties earlier this summer, who knows what this thing will do............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Having never been through a Hurricane (Im a Michigan transplant)...if a cat 4-5 does hit Houston/Galveston - will there be mandatory evacuations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 In a cat 4 -5 storm they would have a mandatory evacuation for Galveston and probaly Clear Lake. I think you would be OK in downtown - I live on the in a loft downtown and I would ride it out. I live on the 5th floor so I won't have to worry about flooding, and downtown would most likely be the 1st to restore power.I believe the Sring area would be the furthest north you need to go in order to evacuate. They will get a lot of wind damage (tree down, roofs torn up), but should escape they brunt force of the storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 In a cat 4 -5 storm they would have a mandatory evacuation for Galveston and probaly Clear Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Were all gonna die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 My husband lived in Wilchester (Wilcrest and Memorial) when ALicia hit in the 80's, they didn't have power for two weeks. Maybe that will give you an idea. I think that was only a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Welcome back, 2112! (hehe nm, on further inspection you been posting for awhile and I just never ran across them... welcome back, lowbrow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieDidIt Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Just Announced :Volunteer evacuation for Galveston begins tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Wow. That was quick. If it hits Galveston, they predict Saturday morning, so this is 4 days advance notice.http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/topstory/3360091 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Having never been through a Hurricane (Im a Michigan transplant)...if a cat 4-5 does hit Houston/Galveston - will there be mandatory evacuations? I assume Galveston will, but what about downtown area? How far north do you have to go ?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>this is not a particularly good map, but it will give you an idea of whether or not you should plan to leave if the predicted path holds, along with evacuation routes. hurricane evacuation mapit will be at least late wednesday before they have a better idea, the voluntary evacuation for galveston now is to try and urge those who can leave (retirees) to do so now to ease the mandatory evacuation if they need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 man, i live a couple blocks from zone c. i think i'd put everything i could on the second floor and get the hell out! i'm glad i'm a roadtripper... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 yup, i live right in the heart of zone b, except right on the lake and i don't have a second story option...hopefully none of us will need to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 well im glad im back at school ... but i still fear for my city and family...hopefully we wont have to deal with a direct hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 well im glad im back at schoolMaybe if we are lucky it can jump the coast and land on Lubbock.One can only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 well im glad im back at school ... but i still fear for my city and family...hopefully we wont have to deal with a direct hit <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I strongly suggest we all pack-up and move in with brijonmang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 id be happy to help but i dont know how much little 'ol lubbock can handle...we(texas tech) took in the tulane baseball and girls track team plus lubbock is housing many evacuees...i just hope we dont have a serious problem with this thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Yeah, I hope it doesnt cause to much trouble, I wonder what the evacuee's are thinking. it would suck if they were evacuated evacuees, ha.But, I hope noone gets hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I lived at Wilcrest and Westheimer, and never lost power. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ummm... was it the Old Navy, Blockbuster, Randalls, Shell, or Walgreens that you were staying, at the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arche_757 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 What im worried about is - if it does hit Houston - people in Apartments (anywhere for that matter) buying gas powerd generators and then the people who dont know enough about them would somehow cause a fire - or if nothing else asphixiate themselves. Thats a real concern. Not to mention - power. But what can you expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Ummm... was it the Old Navy, Blockbuster, Randalls, Shell, or Walgreens that you were staying, at the time? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK, smartass, it was Hayes Road at Westheimer. My apartment backed up to a parking garage for an office building. I believe the building and the apartments are still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Yeah, I hope it doesnt cause to much trouble, I wonder what the evacuee's are thinking. it would suck if they were evacuated evacuees, ha.But, I hope noone gets hurt. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It looks like Mother Nature is trying to finish the job. Just a joke, but if it hits Houston it will look like the refugees were born under a bad sign and brought their bad voodoo mojo along with them. In that case, we're all screwed. Really though, I haven't been through one of these so my questions are; 1) When they predict a target in the Gulf 5 or 6 days out, like us, how often are they correct, give or take 100 miles or so? 2) I'm considering buying plywood tonight. I stopped by Home Depot a half hour ago and people are buying it. Premature? Unneccesary this far inland (East End/Gulfgate)? I figure I can always take it back if I never end up installing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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