JL Sargent Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Predicted path a little closer to Beaumont right now than Lake Charles. Both are gonna get a big hit from it for sure. My in-laws lost their home to Rita, so we are real concerned that could happen again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Pete H said: Expected to further increase and looking at the tide charts, may not hit at the best time either. it's widening -- tonight is the night - Houston is not getting the brunt of it --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Pete H said: Expected to further increase and looking at the tide charts, may not hit at the best time either. Midnight to 4 AM. These stupid things NEVER hit during daylight hours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 minutes ago, JL Sargent said: My in-laws lost their home to Rita, so we are real concerned that could happen again. let's hope if doesnt ---but they got crews on the way all over ------good luck for your in-laws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Midnight to 4 AM. These stupid things NEVER hit during daylight hours. I think your high tide is right around 4AM and your warnings read like a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 This looks real bad. Carl, are you staying? @dtel you guys in the path of this thing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 What's the traffic situation look like heading out of town, and how does that factor in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 58 minutes ago, Deang said: This looks real bad. Carl, are you staying? @dtel you guys in the path of this thing? Cat 4 now. Looks like we're heading out. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 25 minutes ago, Thaddeus Smith said: What's the traffic situation look like heading out of town, and how does that factor in? No traffic to speak of this late in the game. There never is this close to landfall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 20 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: No traffic to speak of this late in the game. There never is this close to landfall. Grab your insurance papers and GIT !!! We'll talk to ya later. * From 1p cdt to 2 the pressure dropped again... 4 points, it's still getting worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 26, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2020 57 minutes ago, Deang said: This looks real bad. Carl, are you staying? @dtel you guys in the path of this thing? No it's 4 hours west of us, just light wind and a little rain. But now the winds are up to 140 sustained by the storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 My heart goes out to all in harm's way ... particularly those that are sick or disabled. Today, my Asthma is letting me know that it still exists. I ran short of breath just talking with my brother. Can't imagine feeling like this and having to evacuate -- yet I know so many have to do just that. For those of you with experience in these sorts of events, do the "experts" tell you how far away you need to travel to be safe? weather channel just now said that the surge could extend as far as 40 miles inland. they're using the phrase "Unsurvivable Storm Surge." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Godspeed @CECAA850 and family, get to safety dag nabit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just now, babadono said: Godspeed @CECAA850 and family, get to safety dag nabit! Wife and daughter are leaning toward staying. We're still discussing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just remember what we discussed yesterday 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 26, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 26, 2020 145 sustained winds Almost enough to blow a Volvo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 150 mile winds by 1am category 4 hurricane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Sounds like a big one! Never left home for one but that's just me. One problem leaving is sometimes you aren't allowed back for several days. Be safe whatever your choice but time is running short. I'm still working with insurance on the last little mishap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 had a big branch of a tree fall directly onto our front porch once ... a few minutes after my wife had left for work. I had called the landlord and told him that there was a widow maker threatening the house -- he blew it off. then I called back and told him that it fell and now damaged the section of roof overhanging the porch. suddenly, he was interested and he came out to see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 We're at my daughters house now which is just north of Houston. Well head home tomorrow as soon as we're able. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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