pickenpieces Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hanna was just a tease after the Gustav scare, but now IKE is hounding Tina! I hope shes not in New Orleans next week. The potential track puts Ike squarely aimed towards the Big Easy. If Tina is anywhere around, you better send her packing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRB Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Ha, wow. Indeed, Ike could end up headed that way, and no one should be fooled by the decrease in strength the storm had experienced during the past couple of days, as Ike has reenergized to 135 mph maximum windspeed. Cuba looks to take more of a whack from this one than Gustav; that interaction and the warm Gulf waters that follow will be pivotal. The coast needs to keep its guard up and eyes open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Youre right TRB, top sustained winds are 135mph! The latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake of Shadows Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Yeah, Ike looks like one to keep an eye on (so to speak). That one got my attention when it got our meteorologist's attention ... going from a tropical storm to a Category 4 in a period of 12 hours. That's a pretty fast escalation... even if it's dropped down from that. BTW, clever and amusing thread title... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Hanna was just a tease after the Gustav scare, but now IKE is hounding Tina! I hope shes not in New Orleans next week. The potential track puts Ike squarely aimed towards the Big Easy. If Tina is anywhere around, you better send her packing! who's Tina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 who's Tina? Tina Turner. You don't know the story of her and Ike? He beat the fuck out of her while they were married. She had enough and left him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Tina Turner. You dont know the story of her and Ike? He beat the fuck out of her while they were married. She had enough and left him. She packed quite the wallop herself and surely retaliated on many occasions. Maybe they should have just remained engaged, not enraged! It was a stormy relationship for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Here, we can watch Ike as he pummels more in his path. Edited September 7, 2008 by pickenpieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 who is Tina? TipiTINAS is in New Orleans, right? yIKEs is looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Tina thought she was being sneaky going to Corpus Chrispie, Texas. Ike is now aiming that way, Nawlins looks like theyve given her the boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Corpus looks likes shes sent Tina packing up the coast. Houston, we may have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 No one but His Hairdresser knows for sure where He is going.If the high pressure area moves are weakens He could make a quick northern turn. I do have plenty of fuel this time.Thanks Ike I should be at work but You are making Me stay home with pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 No one but His Hairdresser knows for sure where He is going.If the high pressure area moves are weakens He could make a quick northern turn. I do have plenty of fuel this time.Thanks Ike I should be at work but You are making Me stay home with pay. No wonder gas is SO EXPENSIVE! Ike may go knocking on his hairdressers backdoor if he cant find Tina. Gotta get it somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 No wonder gas is SO EXPENSIVE! Ike may go knocking on his hairdressers backdoor if he cant find Tina. Gotta get it somehow. Boss called Me five minutes ago said it looks like its back out there on Sunday our Heliport got beat up so We have to fly out of Galiano La instead of Leeville La.He plans to call back to firm up details. They are all hangin out in Covington waiting on the Weather to clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Texans beware IKE is getting huge, the winds here are already pushing water over US Hwy 90 and all coastal Parish towns outside of hurricane levee protection have been asked to voluntarily evacuate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 We are up in the hills, in a rural area, but nearby cities (including hospitals) are beginning to see evacuees arrive. Texas prepares for a gigantic Hurricane Ike Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yall please be careful and be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 Looks like a Houston landing for IKE. And the Ring of Fire train of rain from southwest Texas up through Okie, Kansas, Missouri, into Illinois and Indiana might make a path for IKE as well. You folks in this band could see DAYS of rain and wind. Batten down the hatches!!!! See the storm formations as they are now from Texas clockwise? And check the projected path of the hurricane! It just about matches exactly. I hope no one has just cut their fields of hay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hold on to your ten gallons Galveston, this is what's comming and he just waved at us when he went bye. http://www.nola.com/ Interactive tracking map site http://www.stormpulse.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickenpieces Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 I just noticed the interactive maps I hotlinked update constantly. The maps I captured as stills are stagnant of course. But several posts up the infrared is current and shows the motion as it heads into Galveston and Houston. Ive always found fascination with weather and the maps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro59 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hey ya'all down in Tejas, batten down and God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I know you Texans as the toughest in the lower 48.Hang as best you can. My prayers are with you good folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*eviljane* Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I hope everyone gets somewhere safe because I just read today that thousands refused to evacuate, and are now trapped by the Hurricane making landfall. It said that there were 100 emergency calls made that were not answered in one night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiegirl Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hey everyone out there, I live in Houston and here is an update on Ike for anyone who is interested. Well let me start by saying that ever since hurricane Alicia, 25 years ago, I have always gotten prepared whenever we have a chance of a hurricane coming our way. But I must say I did not expect Ike to be as devistating as it was. It was the scarriest thing I have ever been through. The strong howling winds and relentless rain started late friday night, and did'nt let up untill mid Saturday morning. Electric, gas and telephone all went out, and water had to be tested . After all was said and done I realized I was really blessed and suffered only minor damage compared to those poor souls who live on Galveston Island which is about 30 miles away from me. All my power was restored yesterday, and things are starting to get back to normal. But for many people it will take much longer. So many people have to wait on long lines for food, ice, water and gas. And I wish them Gods speed in their recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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