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Good luck and best of wishes to everyone in its path.
Stay safe, do what you need to and hopefully it will blow over quickly.
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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2021, 04:55:53 AM » |
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This is a fairly fast moving depression. Normally with a storm forecasted to be a Cat 4, they close off the south bound lanes and make all lanes north Hurricane Evacuation Routes. They aren't doing that this time, they say they don't have time to make it happen. Not my call, I'm stay'n home and holding down the fort. Filled both vehicles and the tractor (backup generator) up with fuel, have full fuel cans for extended power outages just in case. Done all I can do. Not real worried, maybe I should be but, I worry about the things I can control. Well, I worry about my wife also but, there is no controlling her.  Rams |
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2021, 05:25:57 AM » |
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This is a fairly fast moving depression. Normally with a storm forecasted to be a Cat 4, they close off the south bound lanes and make all lanes north Hurricane Evacuation Routes. They aren't doing that this time, they say they don't have time to make it happen. Not my call, I'm stay'n home and holding down the fort. Filled both vehicles and the tractor (backup generator) up with fuel, have full fuel cans for extended power outages just in case. Done all I can do. Not real worried, maybe I should be but, I worry about the things I can control. Well, I worry about my wife also but, there is no controlling her. Rams I think most of us have that problem  . |
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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2021, 05:55:01 AM » |
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This looks like a bad one and this season is off to a rough start.
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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2021, 10:04:33 AM » |
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This is a fairly fast moving depression. Normally with a storm forecasted to be a Cat 4, they close off the south bound lanes and make all lanes north Hurricane Evacuation Routes. They aren't doing that this time, they say they don't have time to make it happen. Not my call, I'm stay'n home and holding down the fort. Filled both vehicles and the tractor (backup generator) up with fuel, have full fuel cans for extended power outages just in case. Done all I can do. Not real worried, maybe I should be but, I worry about the things I can control. Well, I worry about my wife also but, there is no controlling her. Rams I think most of us have that problem . I did, until I just gave up.  |
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2021, 02:52:46 PM » |
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This looks like a bad one and this season is off to a rough start.
This is closer to the end of the season. Hurricane season starts June 1 |
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« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2021, 03:01:01 PM » |
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I always heard ' June is too soon and by October its over '.
Hasn't there been a good number of tropical storms and hurricanes already this year ? The caribbean has been hit pretty hard.
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« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2021, 05:26:08 PM » |
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Hurricane season is over the 30th of Nov.
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2021, 04:18:06 AM » |
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Cat 4 now, may get to Cat 5. Guess we'll see. Should make landfall today. Kite flying and sky diving not recommended today. North bound traffic is huge on 59. South bound is almost nothing. Our first tornado warning related to Ida was issued a short time ago. I'm sure there will be many more along with the flash flood warnings. Expecting significant rain, could get interesting. Those that live closer to the coast, NOLA and surrounding area are hopefully prepared. If not, well it's not like we weren't warned. Rams |
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2021, 05:00:27 AM » |
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Cat 4 now, may get to Cat 5. Guess we'll see. Should make landfall today. Kite flying and sky diving not recommended today. North bound traffic is huge on 59. South bound is almost nothing. Our first tornado warning related to Ida was issued a short time ago. I'm sure there will be many more along with the flash flood warnings. Expecting significant rain, could get interesting. Those that live closer to the coast, NOLA and surrounding area are hopefully prepared. If not, well it's not like we weren't warned. Rams All I can say is do your best to stay safe. Best of wishes go out to everyone in the path. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2021, 05:40:40 AM » |
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Cat 4 now, may get to Cat 5. Guess we'll see. Should make landfall today. Kite flying and sky diving not recommended today. North bound traffic is huge on 59. South bound is almost nothing. Our first tornado warning related to Ida was issued a short time ago. I'm sure there will be many more along with the flash flood warnings. Expecting significant rain, could get interesting. Those that live closer to the coast, NOLA and surrounding area are hopefully prepared. If not, well it's not like we weren't warned. Rams All I can say is do your best to stay safe. Best of wishes go out to everyone in the path. Several of our Valkyrie "family" live much closer to the coast than I do. I'm about an hour north. More than happy to help those of our extended family if I can (should they need it). Just have to see how things work out. Crossed over I 59 this morning taking our granddaughter to work, north bound is still packed and slow moving, south bound NADA. Edited: Reminds me of my youth back on our ranch when we (I) was prepping to get on a new colt, Dad would always says, "Cinch it up tight and hold on but, always be ready to get off." Yeah, those were fun days. Rams |
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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2021, 06:09:18 AM » |
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Prayers for all ya'll. Hunker down and be safe.
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« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2021, 06:28:48 AM » |
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Watching the storm forecast on TV now.
They're predicting 15"-20" of rainfall.
To any of our members here that are in this storms path, If you are not on "high" ground,
Please Evacuate.
The flooding potential for this thing makes Katrina look like a thunderstorm.
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« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2021, 07:02:07 AM » |
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Watching the storm forecast on TV now.
They're predicting 15"-20" of rainfall.
To any of our members here that are in this storms path, If you are not on "high" ground,
Please Evacuate.
The flooding potential for this thing makes Katrina look like a thunderstorm.
I just spoke with my son who lives in Metairie, LA, about 2 miles south of Lake Pontchartrain. They are riding it out, but they have made several improvements to the levies and pump stations since Katrina, but I'm still concerned. Prayers for all living in the storm's path are appreciated. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2021, 07:37:08 AM » |
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Watching the storm forecast on TV now.
They're predicting 15"-20" of rainfall.
To any of our members here that are in this storms path, If you are not on "high" ground,
Please Evacuate.
The flooding potential for this thing makes Katrina look like a thunderstorm.
I just spoke with my son who lives in Metairie, LA, about 2 miles south of Lake Pontchartrain. They are riding it out, but they have made several improvements to the levies and pump stations since Katrina, but I'm still concerned. Prayers for all living in the storm's path are appreciated. Theoretically, I (we) should be in a better location than your son is, if he wants to come up to Hattiesburg, we've got several extra beds and he and family are welcome for the duration. Just let me know if he wants to head this way. Rams |
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« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2021, 07:41:03 AM » |
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Our thoughts are with everyone who is going to be affected by this monster storm.
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« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2021, 08:36:00 AM » |
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We are around 90 miles north of New Orleans. The eye will be west of me around 80 as it will pass Baton Rouge. Being on the east side of it is the worst side. We are expecting to lose power for maybe up to 3 weeks. Only God and time will tell.
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« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2021, 08:52:25 AM » |
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We are around 90 miles north of New Orleans. The eye will be west of me around 80 as it will pass Baton Rouge. Being on the east side of it is the worst side. We are expecting to lose power for maybe up to 3 weeks. Only God and time will tell.
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« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2021, 09:05:01 AM » |
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NOAA does have the official end of hurricane season as Nov 30. Thats probably because hurricanes do occasionally make landfall during that month. Over the past 150 years 5 hurricanes have made the US coast during Nov. Peak month is Sept.
Ida looks like she is going to be really nasty. Cat 5. I hope everyone takes care.
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« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2021, 09:12:52 AM » |
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We are around 90 miles north of New Orleans. The eye will be west of me around 80 as it will pass Baton Rouge. Being on the east side of it is the worst side. We are expecting to lose power for maybe up to 3 weeks. Only God and time will tell.
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We’re 30 some miles from the coast but well east of the hurricane force wind track. We’re getting outer bands on and off light wind and moderate to kinda heavy periods of rain. So I decided to do my favorite rainy day thing. Under cover cleaning. I was lazy though.....I didn’t take the tank off this time.  |
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« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2021, 09:41:56 PM » |
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Just lost power. Ida moved course and now eye will be about 20 to 30 miles west of me. Getting rough with the winds and rain.
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« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2021, 12:36:04 AM » |
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Just lost power. Ida moved course and now eye will be about 20 to 30 miles west of me. Getting rough with the winds and rain.
David
If you need a helping hand, give me a shout. Blowing like crazy and raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock but we're good. Edit: Speaking for myself, it could have been much worse, a lot of wind and rain here but, we're good. Hope everyone is also. Rams |
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« Reply #24 on: August 30, 2021, 01:22:08 PM » |
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Shelia,Jon,and myself stayed for the storm just got phone service back lost some trees and power but everything is good. We have the generator running and gas to keep it that way It was a rough night and this morning us and two of our neighbors cleaned the road and our yards best we could at this time. Now it’s hurry up and wait and see how long it takes to get power back this time. For Katrina it took 48 days to get it back we will see Thanks to everyone for Checking on us we do appreciate knowing all of our friends are concerned
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« Reply #26 on: August 30, 2021, 01:32:12 PM » |
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Shelia,Jon,and myself stayed for the storm just got phone service back lost some trees and power but everything is good. We have the generator running and gas to keep it that way It was a rough night and this morning us and two of our neighbors cleaned the road and our yards best we could at this time. Now it’s hurry up and wait and see how long it takes to get power back this time. For Katrina it took 48 days to get it back we will see Thanks to everyone for Checking on us we do appreciate knowing all of our friends are concerned
Thanks Again Dennis & Shelia
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« Reply #27 on: August 30, 2021, 02:28:43 PM » |
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Good to know you are all ok
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« Reply #28 on: August 30, 2021, 02:33:54 PM » |
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Shelia,Jon,and myself stayed for the storm just got phone service back lost some trees and power but everything is good. We have the generator running and gas to keep it that way It was a rough night and this morning us and two of our neighbors cleaned the road and our yards best we could at this time. Now it’s hurry up and wait and see how long it takes to get power back this time. For Katrina it took 48 days to get it back we will see Thanks to everyone for Checking on us we do appreciate knowing all of our friends are concerned
Thanks Again Dennis & Shelia
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Shelia,Jon,and myself stayed for the storm just got phone service back lost some trees and power but everything is good. We have the generator running and gas to keep it that way It was a rough night and this morning us and two of our neighbors cleaned the road and our yards best we could at this time. Now it’s hurry up and wait and see how long it takes to get power back this time. For Katrina it took 48 days to get it back we will see Thanks to everyone for Checking on us we do appreciate knowing all of our friends are concerned
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My wife Twila and I are in Panama Beach FL on vacation. Got here Friday. Been high surf since then. Got some heavy rain, wind and heavy surf but a lot less then in LA and MS. Hope everyone to the west of us is safe and sound. Take care all.....
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« Reply #31 on: August 30, 2021, 08:05:04 PM » |
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Shelia,Jon,and myself stayed for the storm just got phone service back lost some trees and power but everything is good. We have the generator running and gas to keep it that way It was a rough night and this morning us and two of our neighbors cleaned the road and our yards best we could at this time. Now it’s hurry up and wait and see how long it takes to get power back this time. For Katrina it took 48 days to get it back we will see Thanks to everyone for Checking on us we do appreciate knowing all of our friends are concerned
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Warlock asked me to post on his situation. I have been in contact with Warlock several times. He has lost power and it appears will be out for 10 to 14 days. But, he has a propane powered generator and says they will be fine. I've offered several times to come over and give him a hand but, he says he's got it covered. That just about covers it. David has helped me several times and I do wish he would allow me to pay him back. Respect has to be earned and I've got a whole bucket full for Warlock. BTW, we don't agree on several things. Rams |
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Once power gets back up hopefully soon, let's hear some stories/pics of the after affects of the storm. Never been thru much more than 60 mph winds briefly, cannot imagine well over double that. Even 40-50 mph winds can rip some loose vinyl siding off the house. both bad, but at least a tornado is very brief with same mph winds but a hurricane has a double whammy of winds and rain that can last for hours. Only good thing about a hurricane is know they are coming vs. a tornado can be on you no notice ASAP no warning.
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I feel for those without power in the heat and humidity. Food/clean water is a major problem.
We went for 8 days without power in Susanville, CA during one winter. Thankfully had a wood burning stove and a rather large snowbank outside our kitchen door. Stove kept the living part of home a balmy 50 degrees and snowbank kept the food nice and cold. Did loose some of the frozen food.
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I feel for those without power in the heat and humidity. Food/clean water is a major problem.
We went for 8 days without power in Susanville, CA during one winter. Thankfully had a wood burning stove and a rather large snowbank outside our kitchen door. Stove kept the living part of home a balmy 50 degrees and snowbank kept the food nice and cold. Did loose some of the frozen food.
they say up to 30 days without electricity/power, etc. WOW, and here last year the wife was complaining NO HOT water from tankless water heater to take a shower in the morning for 3 days straight until I found luckily somewhat local a fuse/wire that went bad. Cold showers are NO fun though makes you want to not get in there when the cold hits da boyz down below.... |
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I feel for those without power in the heat and humidity. Food/clean water is a major problem.
We went for 8 days without power in Susanville, CA during one winter. Thankfully had a wood burning stove and a rather large snowbank outside our kitchen door. Stove kept the living part of home a balmy 50 degrees and snowbank kept the food nice and cold. Did loose some of the frozen food.
they say up to 30 days without electricity/power, etc. WOW, and here last year the wife was complaining NO HOT water from tankless water heater to take a shower in the morning for 3 days straight until I found luckily somewhat local a fuse/wire that went bad. Cold showers are NO fun though makes you want to not get in there when the cold hits da boyz down below.... Like Ron White would say Don't remember it being that cold. Took a cold shower last night. After 93 degrees with real feel of 105 it was quite refeshing. Still no power, but got water and internet. They say maybe tomorrow on power. Only time will tell. Patient grasshopper David |
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Well, it looks like they are making progress restoring power after the storm in NOLA. I've been checking this outage map: https://www.myentergy.com/s/outagemap and for the first time I'm seeing some green areas that were red earlier today. Unfortunately the area my son lives in is still red. |
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Well, it looks like they are making progress restoring power after the storm in NOLA. I've been checking this outage map: https://www.myentergy.com/s/outagemap and for the first time I'm seeing some green areas that were red earlier today. Unfortunately the area my son lives in is still red. Hopefully, things will be up and running sooner than some have projected. What I know is, I didn't lose power, water or communications. For that, I am blessed. Rams |
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I can’t believe how much flooding happened here in NJ and the number of tornadoes that touched down.
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