Get out of Houston
Please!http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/0...xas/index.html
Its made a slight turn and now its about to be a direct hit. LEAVE! I fear this storm. Houston is home to nearly 6 million and is pretty much on the same sea level as NO. Not to mention no one has really left the city even with this 700 mile wide behemoth
Last edited by Strike For The South; 09-12-2008 at 05:54.
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My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom.
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Re: Get out of Houston
My brother lives in downtown Houston, but he's at least 50 feet above sea level. He's staying. According to him, he's got a full tank of gas, propane, canned goods, lots of water, a Beretta 92 and plenty of ammo. I just hope the roof of his house stays on.
Re: Get out of Houston
Galveston is supposedly going to take the brunt of this whole thing. The whole metropolitan area is massive. Look at the logistical/beaurcratic problems with NO and times it by ten I dont like this a bit.Originally Posted by Lemur
There, but for the grace of God, goes John Bradford
My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom.
I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation.
Re: Get out of Houston
And Central Texas (along with the panhandle) has been getting heavy rain all week and now this! Im very worried
There, but for the grace of God, goes John Bradford
My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom.
I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation.
Re: Get out of Houston
My name is Ichigo. I am a survivor living in Texas. I am broadcasting on all AM frequencies. I will be at the South Street Seaport everyday at mid-day, when the sun is highest in the sky. If you are out there... if anyone is out there... I can provide food, I can provide shelter, I can provide security. If there's anybody out there... anybody... please. You are not alone.
Re: Get out of Houston
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Last edited by Csargo; 09-12-2008 at 06:28.
Re: Get out of Houston
Take care, Houstonites.
CR
Ja Mata, Tosa.
The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail; its roof may shake; the wind may blow through it; the storm may enter; the rain may enter; but the King of England cannot enter – all his force dares not cross the threshold of the ruined tenement! - William Pitt the Elder
Re: Get out of Houston
Winds sustained at 50-60mph gust to 80-100mph. ENTIRE COASTAL CITIES AND TOWNS WILL BE INUNDATED.
Re: Get out of Houston
Good luck Texans!
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Re: Get out of Houston
It's not only going to nail Houston metropolis area head on. But go directly through the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolis also, predictions have the storm weakening to only 40-50 mph sustained winds by the time it hits north Texas. It's going to rip right through the populated triangle of Texas, affecting well over 50% of the people in the 2nd most populous state....
Not to mention the fact that north texas is the most direct escape route for evacuee's from houston. Ike rolling across packed interstates would be disastrous.
Last edited by BigTex; 09-12-2008 at 09:37.
Wine is a bit different, as I am sure even kids will like it.
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Re: Get out of Houston
I hear people in Houston itself are being asked to stay. Over 100 people died in the evacuation of Rita. Those on high ground in the city will probably be ok.
Those on the coast though need to leave. When your weather service claims you will sufferalmostcertain death, it is time to go.
Good luck.
*edit*
From the CNN article linked in the OP:
Residents living in single-family homes in some parts of coastal Texas face "certain death" if they do not heed orders to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ike's arrival, the National Weather Service said Thursday night.
Last edited by Privateerkev; 09-12-2008 at 14:51.
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Re: Get out of Houston
I hope those that can leave do so, this storm combined with high tide and rain is going to be bad. Many will be losing electricity and it could be for a couple of weeks in some areas. Imagine going without AC & a refrigerator for that long...the comfort level many of us take for granted will be seriously impacted. Hang in there Texas... you all are in my prayers!
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Re: Get out of Houston
We're learning the limits of logistics the hard way. You can only pack so many cars on a freeway. Throw in the inevitable vehicle breakdowns and you will have one of the largest traffic jams in human history if Houstan evacuates.
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Re: Get out of Houston
This is a friendly shout out from Florida, thanks for taking Ike off our hands! Now I just have to deal with the $5 a gallon gas here....
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Have you just been dumped?
I ask because it's usually something like that which causes outbursts like this, needless to say I dissagree completely.
Re: Get out of Houston
20-25ft storm surge.. galveston max elevation = 7 ft..
now i'm here, and history is vindicated.
Re: Get out of Houston
I'm just waiting for Chuck Norris to drop down into the hurricane via C-130 air drop and kick it's ass all the way back to Cuba...
Good luck Houston.
Re: Get out of Houston
on august 19, somewhere in the sudan, a waiter gave chuck norris too much pepper on his grilled lamb, causing him to sneeze. coincidence?
now i'm here, and history is vindicated.
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