Isaac vs. gulf

[cajunguy]

Update:
Just slight wind so far. Some intermittent spouts of rain here and there, but not much. I'm not really sure if Isaac has made any sort of landfall yet (haven't checked the news), but it definitely feels like the calm before the storm. The family and I have everything we need and our ready to go on shutdown when it hits our area. Will update occasionally until the power goes out.

 

[numbersix]

@Cajunguy wishing you good luck, hope you fair well. Keep us posted when possible.

 

[slownumbers39]

I heard on the news this morning that 78% of oil production in the Gulf is shutdown beacause of the storm.
They said that because of this, the price of gasoline will be going up in Canada sometime today.
Anyone in the path of the storm............batten down the hatches and hang on.

 

[cajunguy]

Another update:
The wind and rain are definitely picking up, but we're doing okay. No power twitches as of yet, but I'm sure they're coming. The southern parishes are taking a beating; 6000 people are already without power. Keep them in your thoughts, please. This one is weak as far as storms go, but it's still troublesome. As for us, we're in a good location. We're just waiting for it to pass.
Thanks for the well wishes guys. It's appreciated.

 

[adam12]

Good luck man, hang on

 

[baronsamedi]

It doesn't look too strong. Hang in there, cajunguy and Old Cajun Guy.

 

[cajunguy]

Update:
Wind is blasting the crap out of us. The storm is a bit stronger, at least wind-wise, than they expected. The rain hasn't started in earnest yet, but the power has started to flicker, so this might be the last time I get to check in with you guys. Just wanted everyone to know hat we're good to go here. Although, I'm not stepping foot outside in this sh*t. lol

 

[igloo]

As a side note Houston will not have a open door policey for refugees or any shelters open .Yall be safe now ,hear .

 

[rigmedic1]

We have move to 150 NM southeast of Galveston. Seas about 10-15 here, winds bout 30 knots. Hope everyone in the storm onshore is safe and sound.

 

[hawk60ce]

We've been labeled as tier 2 relief support. 2 aircraft on standby and we'll head out when called on.

 

[adam12]

Looks like a big rainmaker

 

[roudoudou]

Bad news: Levee Overtopped in Louisiana as Isaac Moves Inland
"Emergency management officials in Plaquemines Parish reported overtopping of a levee on the east bank from Braithwaite to White Ditch. This will result in significant deep flooding in this area," the National Weather Service said
link: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48820173?__source=yahoo

 

[pstlpkr]

Hmmmm.

I wonder if the Mississippi will flow backwards for a short time.

I just found out that the Mississippi did flow backwards for almost 24 hours.

 

[mluyckx]

Areas affected by power outages included about 60 percent of New Orleans.

Hope Cajun and the other people down there are alright

 

[hobie1dog]

Tom: is your residence above sea level?

 

[baronsamedi]

Hope it doesn't do to LA what Tropical Storm Allison did to Houston.

 

[zanthal]

I have to believe that most people in the area, after Katrina, are well prepared for this sort of thing now.
I've been watching animated radar on this for the past couple of days. It was no small storm by any means.

 

[cajunguy]

All is well. Lots of rain and wind, but no serious damage. No internet, so I have to use my phone, which has an unstable connection.more updates as I can make them.
Tom

 

[cajunguy]

And yes, where we are at is above sea level.

 

[tbradsim1]

Glad you are safe, here in coonass land we fared good, dry, but windy. The old cajun