Rita is all talk....
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From: ATX
Originally Posted by Brains
I'm kinda worried about how all those people who evacuated are going to get back INTO town ... with no gas...
yeah, because I highly doubt that they're going to open both sides of I-45 and I-10 to flow traffic back into Houston
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consider yourself more fortunate than you can imagine.
This could have easily been the worst disaster in American History. Had it come in west of Houston, and not dropped as much windspeed we'd be in a real jam. Never take anything for granted. We're just very fortunate.
This could have easily been the worst disaster in American History. Had it come in west of Houston, and not dropped as much windspeed we'd be in a real jam. Never take anything for granted. We're just very fortunate.
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From: College Station
Originally Posted by ContractKiller
Ive heard from 4 different casters, that by the time it hits land, it'll be a CAT1, and proceed to move as a tropical storm.
Yeah, I don't know what forecast you are watching, but Rits will be making landfall with weak CAT3 to weak CAT4 winds. For those that evacuated, better safe than sorry. I'm sure you wouldn't be feeling sorry for those that evacuated if this storm remained a CAT5, huh?
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Originally Posted by J-Rod
consider yourself more fortunate than you can imagine.
This could have easily been the worst disaster in American History. Had it come in west of Houston, and not dropped as much windspeed we'd be in a real jam. Never take anything for granted. We're just very fortunate.
This could have easily been the worst disaster in American History. Had it come in west of Houston, and not dropped as much windspeed we'd be in a real jam. Never take anything for granted. We're just very fortunate.
Common sense at it's finest!
I think some might be failing to realize that when you deal with something this serious, inconvenience is worth effort. The next time it might not weaken, and I think many more people that should leave the next time will stay because they will think they can dodge the bullet everytime . What's good about this for Houston and places that avoid as much disaster as was predicted, is off course that many deaths and even loss of homes might be avoided. (Although it's not over yet.) The Bad thing is that people start to think it won't happen and that they will keep dodging bullets.
Look at many in New Orleans that wished they had left. Those hundreds or more that died were probably thinking that same thing right before they died.
Last edited by Rpm2800; Sep 23, 2005 at 08:36 PM.
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Originally Posted by Laser96WS6
For those that evacuated, better safe than sorry. I'm sure you wouldn't be feeling sorry for those that evacuated if this storm remained a CAT5, huh?
Another good post. Good too see there is still common sense out there. Especailly on this board.
When I notice people these days, and even more so on this board, it's almost sad to see what is in the minds of grown men and women these days. Almost like thery have the minds off a pre-teen.
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I'm in Baytown, I stayed, but I was fully aware of the issues, and made the proper preparations to ride the storm out. But, I'm also a realist, and realize exactly what we are and could have been dealing with.
I feel for our neighbors east of here in B/PA and into LA.
We're fortunate that we had some dry air, and a cool eddy which sapped some of the strength of this beast. Had it moved faster and hit with its strength from 36 hrs ago it would have been a catacylismic event. Winds sustained at 185 and gusts to 215 is plain mean no matter how you slice it...
Again, had it hit more west of here no one would be playing down this storm... Its still a powerful storm no matter how you slice it.
I feel for our neighbors east of here in B/PA and into LA.
We're fortunate that we had some dry air, and a cool eddy which sapped some of the strength of this beast. Had it moved faster and hit with its strength from 36 hrs ago it would have been a catacylismic event. Winds sustained at 185 and gusts to 215 is plain mean no matter how you slice it...
Again, had it hit more west of here no one would be playing down this storm... Its still a powerful storm no matter how you slice it.
I was a bit shocked when I read the first half of this thread. A part of me has some relief as that it may not be that bad, but the other half is still a bit worried as even if it does drop to a CAT3, that is still disasterous. I know what 40 mph winds are like, I can't imagine what 120 mph winds would be like. Don't underestimate this storm, anything could happen, lets just hope/pray for the best. Anyhow, ya'll stay safe and wish the best of luck to you. I'm in Pearland now just waiting for this to be over so that I can go back to work and finish up my car so I can start racing it again.
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Originally Posted by J-Rod
consider yourself more fortunate than you can imagine.
This could have easily been the worst disaster in American History. Had it come in west of Houston, and not dropped as much windspeed we'd be in a real jam. Never take anything for granted. We're just very fortunate.
This could have easily been the worst disaster in American History. Had it come in west of Houston, and not dropped as much windspeed we'd be in a real jam. Never take anything for granted. We're just very fortunate.
For what it's worth, NO would not be as bad off it is wasn't for the fact that most of the city is below sea level and the levees broke. WATER DAMAGE! Not so much the wind.
Has anyone figured out yet that the highway infrastructure is not adequate to support the evacuation of 1.4+ million people within 2 -3 days (Anywhere). Do the math.
If you think it's bad now, just wait until all of your neghbors return. Get your siphon hoses or 12 gauges ready as appropriate.
Originally Posted by BADZ
Those people on that bus died for nothing...That's terrible!!! Prayers go out to their family..
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Originally Posted by ATXCAMAROGUY
They didn't die for nothing, are you kidding me? They needed to be evacuated, a lot of us were lucky the storm weakened and turned to the east, what if it would have hit as a strong cat 4 right at galveston where it was being projected? Some of you guys have no common sense
Originally Posted by kbreck
Well the looters were certainly hoping and planning for a full evaucation. I'll bet they have groups that each has a Walmaret staked out along with some more expensive homes.
While hind sight is 20/20, lack of foresight can be deadly.
stay safe, all.
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
and if they do .. that sucks ,.. but it is just stuff .. the crap that is important to me is my family, and since I can't be there, they left.
While hind sight is 20/20, lack of foresight can be deadly.
stay safe, all.
While hind sight is 20/20, lack of foresight can be deadly.
stay safe, all.
Originally Posted by kbreck
I will pray along with others that they can get back safely. There are some ugly scenarios developing.
thanks .. I believe are correct in saying the return trip will be as bad or worse.
the quicker power is restored, the better for everyone.
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Originally Posted by Gipraw
thanks .. I believe are correct in saying the return trip will be as bad or worse.
the quicker power is restored, the better for everyone.
the quicker power is restored, the better for everyone.
Not a pretty picture if you're supposed to figure out how to stop it.
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