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    Hurricane Rita

    I used to live in Houston and was there when Alicia struck in 1983. It was 'only' a catagory 3 storm but people just didn't prepare properly, thinking that they were far enough inland for safety. They might have been if they'd taken more of the potential projectiles inside. Most of the damage was caused by wind-flung items like construction materials and lawn furniture.

    From the news, it looks like people are taking it seriously this time. I hope any of our posters in that area stay safe.

    Jan
    "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.
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    That was one of the seemingly few good things that came out of Katrina - that people are paying attention this time. I've never been through any big storms (other than snow), so before Katrina I probably would have thought the whole thing was way cool and stayed put also.

    I previous posts you said you had been through blizzards and hurricanes. Any tornados? You wouldn't happen to be a closet storm chaser?
    Flying around the room under my own power.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Spoo Junky
      I previous posts you said you had been through blizzards and hurricanes. Any tornados? You wouldn't happen to be a closet storm chaser?
      No, definitely not! Tornadoes...a little too close for comfort. While I lived in Denver there was a storm system that spawned 16 tornadoes in the city limits within one hour. One of them touched down where I'd just passed by, I found out the next day, a minute or less after I'd been there. All I knew at the time was that it went from normal overcast to *pitch* dark and blinding rain.

      The reason why I've dealt with so many instances of Mother Nature flexing her muscles is because I've lived in several areas of the country...from Chicago to Houston, to New Orleans to Denver to central Illinois to the Florida Panhandle and now Orlando. No earthquakes, thank goodness!

      Jan
      "As empathy spreads, civilization spreads. As empathy contracts, civilization contracts...as we're seeing now.

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      • #4
        Oh great. Now I've got this visual going through my head ... "revenge of the power saw - coming to a theatre new you!"


        But seriously, if you're in the projected area, GET THE HELL OUT OF DODGE!
        "Jan Schroeder is insane" - J. Michael Straczynski, March 2008

        The Station: A Babylon 5 Podcast

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        • #5
          I am just glad it missed my mom, she lives in Naples, Florida. I hope those in the path escape safe and sound. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

          Anneli

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          • #6
            I'm down in Austin Texas right now and we're all getting ready for the storm. It shouldn't hit us too hard since we aren't by the coast, but everyone is stocking up on water, food, and gasoline for their vehicles. They also evacuated most of the refugees from the coast to Austin, so it should be pretty safe here. Tornados are a bit of a concern since it is so hot here (100 degrees F at 4:23 in the afternoon) and with all of that cold air coming in, well...keep your fingers crossed!

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            • #7
              I live in *the big reveal * Sioux Falls South Dakota, and I've seen all kinds of weather. I don't think I would care to be in or around a hurricane, I love it here because any tornadoes that have been here not touch down in the city, you get some great thunderstorms, snowstorms, and even on the rare occasion . . . thundersnow *lightning storm with snow* It's gotten to the point where I and some other friends can predict the weather better than the people on the news, and we are using their instuments.

              But I hope everyone gets away from the projected area and stays safe!
              "It is said that the future is always born in pain. The history of war is the history of pain. If we are wise, what is born of that pain matures into the promise of a better world, because we learn that we can no longer afford the mistakes of the past." -- G'Kar in Babylon 5:"In the Beginning"

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              • #8
                This is slightly off topic but,

                I had just moved to the town where I live into a brand new home. It was a Saturday in July or August and there had been watches and warnings all day about tornadoes and severe weather. My husband was at work and I was alone except for the cat, the dog and a couple of ferrets.

                All of a sudden I heard something that sounded like an air raid siren. Not being familiar with the area, but figuring it might signify an imminent tornado (I watch those tornado shows on TLC), I tried not to panic and I thought, okay, where is the best place to hide and how long would it take to grab the "kids". I looked outside and saw that the sun was out and there didn't appear to be any threatening weather, but who knows, being new to the area and all. In the end, I decided to wait and see, for better or worse.

                As it turned out, my town was small enough that they only had volunteer firemen and that siren was what called them to the station. I felt kind of silly but at least it made me think of potential hiding places in case a tornado came by some day. (BTW, there have been tornadoes recently in towns that are relatively close to me.)

                Anyway, to make this on topic - always plan ahead and don't take unnecessary risks when it comes to severe weather.
                Flying around the room under my own power.

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                • #9
                  I hate to point it out, but it looks like Rita is headed right for our own SpooRancher. Hopefully it will dissipate considerably by the time it reaches SE Oklahoma.
                  Recently, there was a reckoning. It occurred on November 4, 2014 across the United States. Voters, recognizing the failures of the current leadership and fearing their unchecked abuses of power, elected another party as the new majority. This is a first step toward preventing more damage and undoing some of the damage already done. Hopefully, this is as much as will be required.

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                  • #10
                    I have friends living in Houston. They made it out in time after securing the house and everything. But another friend's wife is stuck there due to the jammed highways. She hopefully will try to go off-road heading for Dallas.
                    My hopes are that the storm will pass the area as far as possible.
                    What's up Drakh?

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                    • #11
                      Well Rita has hit the mainland and some areas were more affected than others. Gavelston Texas got bombarded and they are currently fighting a huge electrical fire that broke out there, which was exacerbated by the intense wind. Gavelston has also be destroyed several times due to natural disasters.
                      Other areas, such as Austin, did not see a single drop of rain today. That just goes to show you how big Texas is. Today I did not see a single sign in weather changes around me to even hint at the devastation that was going on nearby. Louisiana got hit really hard again as well, so I am sending my hopes and prayers to all of Rita's victims. It will be hard, but if we all work together we will be able to rebuild again.

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