Yes, that damn'd hurricane is going to hit Lousisana and Mississippi really freaking hard. If you haven't been keeping up with the weather it's supposed to be stronger the Camille. 
It's supposed to hit the morning of my birthday (damnit) so if I'm not around it's because our connection is down because of wind/rain.
Is anyone else going to be caught in this too?
Oh and if you didn't know.. 1/3rd of the oil comes through New Orleans, so you might wanna go and fill up your car before this thing hits.
It's supposed to hit the morning of my birthday (damnit) so if I'm not around it's because our connection is down because of wind/rain.Is anyone else going to be caught in this too?
Oh and if you didn't know.. 1/3rd of the oil comes through New Orleans, so you might wanna go and fill up your car before this thing hits.
How far inland ARE you?
I remember having to go to school during Ivan last year when there was about 6 inches of water on the ground and it was coming down like a waterfall. We weren't even in the direct path of it, it was a state away. And Katrina is a lot bigger.
Glad I don't live anywhere near where it's hitting anymore.
I remember having to go to school during Ivan last year when there was about 6 inches of water on the ground and it was coming down like a waterfall. We weren't even in the direct path of it, it was a state away. And Katrina is a lot bigger.
Glad I don't live anywhere near where it's hitting anymore.
QUOTE(Silvenae @ Aug 28 2005, 04:32 PM)
How far inland ARE you?
I remember having to go to school during Ivan last year when there was about 6 inches of water on the ground and it was coming down like a waterfall. We weren't even in the direct path of it, it was a state away. And Katrina is a lot bigger.
Glad I don't live anywhere near where it's hitting anymore.
I remember having to go to school during Ivan last year when there was about 6 inches of water on the ground and it was coming down like a waterfall. We weren't even in the direct path of it, it was a state away. And Katrina is a lot bigger.
Glad I don't live anywhere near where it's hitting anymore.
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I'm about 7-8 hours inland.. not sure how many miles, but you get the idea.
QUOTE(Joli @ Aug 28 2005, 05:35 PM)
You know.. if there was this big bad thing that could kill me heading towards where I lived.. the last thing I would want to be is drunk, so at least I would have the sense to seek shelter. Jesus.. imagine a hangover and all of the warning sirens going off.
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My dear, I was in Hurricane Andrew. In fact, we evacuated to my Aunt's house - in Kendall Park. I remember walking around during the Eye.
Ever since, I have no fear of hurricanes.Drunken terror is one of the greatest things EVER. I know Richter hates me (when I post like this), but it is. It's funny. It's hysterical. I love it.
Hehe, I was in Florida just as the meteorologists started warning people about it, and left a week before it hit 
That thing looks like it's the size of Texas! I'll probably feel some effects of the hurricane too even though it's not going to hit me directly. BAH! So much for storms like this hitting once every 29 years. *grump*
Hurricane Katrina is now a Category 5 hurricane -- top winds are 165 mph. The pressure has dropped as low as 902 mb. This pressure reading is the 4th lowest on record in the Atlantic Basin.
As says www.weather.com.
EDIT: Oh, here's the image as of now.
As says www.weather.com.
EDIT: Oh, here's the image as of now.
I live in Hattiesburg, MS, about 60 miles from the coast. Thing'll still be a cat 2 when it hits me. I went to Walmart Superstore today to get some water and stuff and it was a MADHOUSE! Seriously. I got one of the last cases of water they had and I thought a lady was gonna hit me or something.
I'm totally gonna lose power, as a normal storm causes the electricity in this old house I'm living in to flicker. Who knows how long. My grandmother said Camille knocked power out for a week and this bad boy is at least as strong as Camille. Course the electrical companies have hopefully gotten more efficent since 1969...but still.
Gonna be fun.
I really feel bad for folks in New Orleans though...the interstates are parking lots headed out of there right now.
I'm totally gonna lose power, as a normal storm causes the electricity in this old house I'm living in to flicker. Who knows how long. My grandmother said Camille knocked power out for a week and this bad boy is at least as strong as Camille. Course the electrical companies have hopefully gotten more efficent since 1969...but still.
Gonna be fun.
I really feel bad for folks in New Orleans though...the interstates are parking lots headed out of there right now.
QUOTE(AmajoS @ Aug 28 2005, 06:10 PM)
I live in Hattiesburg, MS, about 60 miles from the coast. Thing'll still be a cat 2 when it hits me. I went to Walmart Superstore today to get some water and stuff and it was a MADHOUSE! Seriously. I got one of the last cases of water they had and I thought a lady was gonna hit me or something.
I'm totally gonna lose power, as a normal storm causes the electricity in this old house I'm living in to flicker. Who knows how long. My grandmother said Camille knocked power out for a week and this bad boy is at least as strong as Camille. Course the electrical companies have hopefully gotten more efficent since 1969...but still.
Gonna be fun.Â
I really feel bad for folks in New Orleans though...the interstates are parking lots headed out of there right now.
I'm totally gonna lose power, as a normal storm causes the electricity in this old house I'm living in to flicker. Who knows how long. My grandmother said Camille knocked power out for a week and this bad boy is at least as strong as Camille. Course the electrical companies have hopefully gotten more efficent since 1969...but still.
Gonna be fun.Â
I really feel bad for folks in New Orleans though...the interstates are parking lots headed out of there right now.
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New Orleans? You mean New Floodlands?
QUOTE(Ye of Little Faith @ Aug 28 2005, 05:53 PM)
My dear, I was in Hurricane Andrew. In fact, we evacuated to my Aunt's house - in Kendall Park. I remember walking around during the Eye.  Ever since, I have no fear of hurricanes.
Drunken terror is one of the greatest things EVER. I know Richter hates me (when I post like this), but it is. It's funny. It's hysterical. I love it.
 Ever since, I have no fear of hurricanes.Drunken terror is one of the greatest things EVER. I know Richter hates me (when I post like this), but it is. It's funny. It's hysterical. I love it.
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Maybe it's just the love that I have for my life that makes me not want to be a drunken idiot in this BEAST OF A STORM. Instead I will be cowering in fear in my basement.
QUOTE(Vix @ Aug 28 2005, 05:58 PM)
That thing looks like it's the size of Texas! I'll probably feel some effects of the hurricane too even though it's not going to hit me directly. BAH! So much for storms like this hitting once every 29 years. *grump*
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Yes, everyone outside of the southern states better pray for us.. or let us crash on their couchs if floods our houses.
QUOTE(AmajoS @ Aug 28 2005, 06:10 PM)
I live in Hattiesburg, MS, about 60 miles from the coast. Thing'll still be a cat 2 when it hits me. I went to Walmart Superstore today to get some water and stuff and it was a MADHOUSE! Seriously. I got one of the last cases of water they had and I thought a lady was gonna hit me or something.
I'm totally gonna lose power, as a normal storm causes the electricity in this old house I'm living in to flicker. Who knows how long. My grandmother said Camille knocked power out for a week and this bad boy is at least as strong as Camille. Course the electrical companies have hopefully gotten more efficent since 1969...but still.
Gonna be fun.Â
I really feel bad for folks in New Orleans though...the interstates are parking lots headed out of there right now.
I'm totally gonna lose power, as a normal storm causes the electricity in this old house I'm living in to flicker. Who knows how long. My grandmother said Camille knocked power out for a week and this bad boy is at least as strong as Camille. Course the electrical companies have hopefully gotten more efficent since 1969...but still.
Gonna be fun.Â
I really feel bad for folks in New Orleans though...the interstates are parking lots headed out of there right now.
174781
I'm worried for you really bad. Make sure you have lots of candles and flashlights. Canned food.. (and can-opener) bottled water.. matchs.. ect. Better stock up! Gah.. I feel for New Orleans.. I really really hope those levys don't break or else.. well the city will basicly be destroyed. If the Superdome collapses their will be a
load of death. Retarded people don't even know if it can withstand this storm, but let's tell everyone to go get in it!