Chad Cowan
EF5
Ike has avoided the highest concentration of oil platforms but I'm very concerned with the impact on Houston/Galveston area refineries.
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09L: Hurricane Ike
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Jim Zandonai
Well Ike indeed did get its act together today and powered up to almost a 3.
It looks good on radar now and Satl. imagery. Of course now that its almost on shore. Bad news for the people in the area..
It will be interesting to see if Ike lives up to the hype its been given..I assume it will in terms of Storm surge..Size does matter.
It looks good on radar now and Satl. imagery. Of course now that its almost on shore. Bad news for the people in the area..
It will be interesting to see if Ike lives up to the hype its been given..I assume it will in terms of Storm surge..Size does matter.
Bill Hark
EF5
On the channel 11 live feed, there is an amazing red-purple glow to the entire sky behind the reporter doing a live shot from Galveston. I hope some of the chasers used the brief opportunity for some nice photos.
Bill Hark
Bill Hark
Joe Acord
EF0
you tube live update for Hurricane Ike
from my friends in houston
http://www.youtube.com/user/jeremygglasgow
from my friends in houston
http://www.youtube.com/user/jeremygglasgow
Jay Cazel
EF4
It would seem that Galveston had lost all power now.....Also is looks like Daivd Drummond is riding the storm out in the San Lous Resort (on the island) with the rest of the press.
Cort Scholten
Much like Hurricane Camille killed more people in 2005 than it did in 1969 (see risk perception, thread page 38), I worry that Hurricane Rita will kill more tonight than it did in 2005.
Case in point: I just watched a media interview from earlier today of a random stranger, ankle deep in water, opening up the first-story door to his motel room. Let me paraphrase:
"Why are you staying?"
"Oh man, I evacuated for Rita and it was a nightmare; spent 14 hours trying to get to (somewhere), it's not worth it to me to do that again. This building has been here since 1976, so it's weathered a lot of hurricanes; I'm sure it will weather one more. But I've never seen it this bad. I've never seen this street corner flood so far ahead of a hurricane landfall."
Case in point: I just watched a media interview from earlier today of a random stranger, ankle deep in water, opening up the first-story door to his motel room. Let me paraphrase:
"Why are you staying?"
"Oh man, I evacuated for Rita and it was a nightmare; spent 14 hours trying to get to (somewhere), it's not worth it to me to do that again. This building has been here since 1976, so it's weathered a lot of hurricanes; I'm sure it will weather one more. But I've never seen it this bad. I've never seen this street corner flood so far ahead of a hurricane landfall."
Darren Stephens
ut medical center at galveston gust at 79 , sustained 70. Pressure at 958. Lights just went out.
David Drummond
Member
We are actually being put up by some very nice folks in an almost brand new high rise, high dollar condominium. We were able to park the vehicle in a nearly enclosed parking garage 5 floors up and we are in a huge 6th floor lobby. This is a relatively new building build to withstand a CAT5 we are told.
The power in town went out and they are on generators here, that we are told can last for 3 days. As you can see we even have high speed wifi still. We would be streaming but it's dark out and you can't see anything. We can barely even hear the winds outside it's build so well. The glass in the lobby here is facing away from the winds and is over 1 inch thick! We feel very comfortable riding it out here, only 2 blocks from the seawall.
There is a huge patio on this floor with 2 swimming pools. When the sun comes up we will have a birds eye view of what evil lurked in the dark.
We also have food and water to last us a week, as well as enough fuel to driver from here to Nebraska, so we are in good shape.
I can tell you we talked to a LOT of folks today who are riding it out here on the island, and think they are going to be fine in the older 2/3 story homes. I hope they are.
The power in town went out and they are on generators here, that we are told can last for 3 days. As you can see we even have high speed wifi still. We would be streaming but it's dark out and you can't see anything. We can barely even hear the winds outside it's build so well. The glass in the lobby here is facing away from the winds and is over 1 inch thick! We feel very comfortable riding it out here, only 2 blocks from the seawall.
There is a huge patio on this floor with 2 swimming pools. When the sun comes up we will have a birds eye view of what evil lurked in the dark.
We also have food and water to last us a week, as well as enough fuel to driver from here to Nebraska, so we are in good shape.
I can tell you we talked to a LOT of folks today who are riding it out here on the island, and think they are going to be fine in the older 2/3 story homes. I hope they are.
Chris C Sanner
EF5
Good to hear David, stay safe and keep us informed man!
One question for you, are there any general local residents taking shelter in there with you guys?
One question for you, are there any general local residents taking shelter in there with you guys?
Jay Cazel
EF4
I just heard that 12 homes are on fire on Galveston! David can you see that?
Glad you are safe Daivd..
Glad you are safe Daivd..
Chad Ringley
EF2
Power flickering inside the loop. Saw two or three transformers pop. Fastest wind gust I've seen is about 55 mph. Outer band is knocking on my door. God speed to all chasers in Galveston; stay safe.
David Drummond
Member
Only some of the folks that live in the condos here. I saw Warren down on the parking deck.
David Drummond
Member
Nope, not a thing right now.
Chris C Sanner
EF5
Thanks for the update David...stay safe brotha...going to be a rather long evening in that area 
Chris Hayes
EF5
I got this article off of Drudge Report, and it's from AP. Upwards of 90,000 people have decided to stay behind in the evacuation zones of Texas and stare down the storm as it moves in. I hope not, but this seems like it could be a remake of Katrina when it comes to the death toll from the flooding Police chief from Freeport Louisiana says upwards of 2000 people have stayed there, and there is 6 feet of water in the town.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080912/D935EJA81.html
Police chief from Freeport Louisiana says upwards of 2000 people have stayed there, and there is 6 feet of water in the town.http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080912/D935EJA81.html
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