Hurricane Ike has grown so large in diameter that it’s already sending rain and storm winds into central Louisiana. I’ve just looked out of my front door (at 4.15 a.m.) and it’s raining and blowing hard. Given our existing hurricane damage from Gustav, we may have a tough time of it for a while. Coastal… Continue reading Hurricane Ike may affect us after all
Tag: Preparations
More post-hurricane news
There’s a lot of information coming out in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. For those who might face a similar natural disaster, I’ll summarize some of it here. First, the flooding was much more severe than anticipated, and took all of us by surprise. It turns out that a great deal of the flooding came… Continue reading More post-hurricane news
Hurricane Gustav Update #6
I just went outside. The wind’s started to pick up: no more than a breeze at the moment, but all the trees are in motion, and it’s strengthening even as I listen. The air is very heavy indeed, pregnant with moisture. One almost feels that if one took a double handful of air and squeezed,… Continue reading Hurricane Gustav Update #6
Hurricane Gustav Update #5
Well, Gustav’s almost here. New Orleans radar shows his eye clearly as it approaches. It’s the open round feature almost directly below the North-South line of the border between Mississippi and Alabama. Predicted landfall for the eye is still around noon tomorrow. Gustav’s increased speed has really helped to keep his intensity lower. By spending… Continue reading Hurricane Gustav Update #5
Hurricane Gustav Update #4
Things may be improving slightly for those of us in North-Central Louisiana – but that makes it much worse for those in South-West Louisiana and East Texas, I’m afraid. Gustav’s predicted track has swung slightly West, putting its eye about 70-80 miles from my home at its closest point, instead of the 50-odd miles forecast… Continue reading Hurricane Gustav Update #4
Hurricane Gustav Update #3
According to the latest prediction, Gustav’s track has shifted very slightly to the East, so the eye won’t be a direct hit on my home: but I’ll be within 50 miles of it – right in the bad North-East quadrant, where the strongest winds and rain are expected. The map below shows the currently forecast… Continue reading Hurricane Gustav Update #3
Hurricane Gustav Update #1
I’m part of an emergency response organization, which at the moment is in full swing preparing for Hurricane Gustav. As and when I can, I’ll post updates on what’s happening. (Due to my physical limitations – injury-caused partial disability – I can’t be part of a team in the field: but I’m qualified on radio,… Continue reading Hurricane Gustav Update #1