I live in Nc, Wilmington. Right by the beach :(
Wish me luck guys.
[QUOTE=Sand;31909609]Its just a hurricane people, calm down.[/QUOTE]
It's going to max out at a category 4 probably. People are going to die in this. The number system gives people a false sense of safety when they hear a storm down graded a level when in reality the storm is still extremely powerful and capable of damage. This is expected to hit New York as a category 2. It's eye is going to stay offshore meaning its going to constantly fueling as it grinds across the entire east coast of the US and Canada. The only thing stopping this storm is the cooler water up north. Having been through Ike and Rita, and partially in Katrina I can tell you that hurricanes are no joke. This storm is going to hit places that aren't necessarily prepared for these things. I guarantee people will underestimate it and get themselves killed by staying behind or going on the beach or even putting generators in their garage. This is a very serious thing.
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This is a powerful storm and may have a very large storm surge. Stay away from the coast and off all beaches. If you haven't already stockup on gasoline, ice, water, and food. If you have a gas generator keep it out of the garage. I know that's common sense but CO2 poisoning more people than hurricane Ike did.
I live near Baltimore, Maryland, and this is concerning to me. I remember hurricane Isabel back in 2003. But this is going to be worse. BUT...the path seems to be pushed out to sea every few hours, so who knows...
Informative thread. Looks like my friends in St. Catherine's (Canada) will get the VERY edge of it. Hardly enough for them to worry at all.
[QUOTE=Rediscover;31909611]sure do
except no one fucking knows how to use them
they're all about JESUS AND HOMOPHOBIA!!!
I LIKE TO HUNT, FISH, AND WORK ON CARS YEEHAAWWW
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someone please help
i hate it here[/QUOTE]
I feel your pain.
Literally.
This'll hit at around Friday for us, pa's thinkin 'bout boardin th' winders.
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[QUOTE=willer;31922026]I feel your pain.
Literally.
This'll hit at around Friday for us, pa's thinkin 'bout boardin th' winders.
PAGE KING[/QUOTE]What are you talking about? It's supposed to be hundreds of miles off the coast on Friday.
[QUOTE=faze;31922224]What are you talking about? It's supposed to be hundreds of miles off the coast on Friday.[/QUOTE]
Not last time I heard. Then again I barely look at the weather alerts, so you're probably right.
Try to quote just the part you have a problem with, btw.
[QUOTE=willer;31922513]Not last time I heard. Then again I barely look at the weather alerts, so you're probably right.
Try to quote just the part you have a problem with, btw.[/QUOTE]Please don't tell me how to quote. K?
Anyway, look at the reports. It's off of SC on Friday.
There goes that trip to the beach I was planning.
[QUOTE=Super Mario Moonshine;31924592]There goes that trip to the beach I was planning.[/QUOTE]
You can still go if it's off the coast and not above you. Just don't get in the water [highlight]AT ALL[/highlight]. The wind, sky, humidity, and waves should be spectacular.
[QUOTE=Atlascore;31909029]Stop living on the southern border, the rest of Texas gets plenty of rain.
You're not missing anything anyway, it rains here (NC) all day every day and it sucks.
I've lost count of how many thunder storms have gone through here in the last two weeks.[/QUOTE]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf_-OznDQHg[/media]
Land of eternal rain?
we're all going to die
I live in Florida. Somehow we dodged a bullet.
Supposedly this [I]could[/I] hit category 4 soon.
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This is not to be taken lightly guys! The Hurricane is currently [B]800 MILES WIDE[/B] and expanding by the hour. Don't take any chances, evac as far west as you can. Be smart, be safe!
there goes the entire state of new jersey
[QUOTE=Mbbird;31932694]there goes the entire state of new jersey[/QUOTE] Just a comparision. Hurricane katrina was 350 miles wide. Erene was 500 miles wide as of 3AM EST, and 800 miles wide 5AM EST. This is not a joke people. This storm is currently more powerful than Katrina and can possibly stay that way.
Hm, I got a buddy in NC, don't even know if he's heard about the hurrican yet but he gets plenty of the tornados there so he should be fine and prepared
[QUOTE=VaSTinY;31932761]Hm, I got a buddy in NC, don't even know if he's heard about the hurrican yet but he gets plenty of the tornados there so he should be fine and prepared[/QUOTE]
NC has already started Evacuations. Everyone knows about.
[QUOTE=VaSTinY;31932761]Hm, I got a buddy in NC, don't even know if he's heard about the hurrican yet but he gets plenty of the tornados there so he should be fine and prepared[/QUOTE]
Hurricanes are are usually much stronger than tornadoes
[QUOTE=Delta616;31932755]Just a comparision. Hurricane katrina was 350 miles wide. Erene was 500 miles wide as of 3AM EST, and 800 miles wide 5AM EST. This is not a joke people. This storm is currently more powerful than Katrina and can possibly stay that way.[/QUOTE]
Sorry lol, didn't really mean to take away from that statement. In all seriousness:
[I]fuck[/I]
[QUOTE=Mbbird;31932836]Sorry lol, didn't really mean to take away from that statement. In all seriousness:
[I]fuck[/I][/QUOTE]
Well the fact is you could be right. NJ and DE (Where I live) is going to take alot of damage. This thing is going to leave a path of destruction. But ya know, 800 miles or more wide. The distance from NYC to Chicago is almost 800 miles, this hurricane is growing even more too.
[QUOTE=OvB;31909235][url]http://www.lcra.org/water/drought/index.html[/url]
It's 99 degrees right now at 9:00PM.
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I wish PA would get something severe besides snow storms.
[QUOTE=TheJoker;31932879]I wish PA would get something severe besides snow storms.[/QUOTE]
You fucking joking right?
[QUOTE=Map in a box;31932834]Hurricanes are are usually much stronger than tornadoes[/QUOTE]
Ah, I don't really know the difference. In Sweden we never get any of those, I think we had one in 2006, the Katrina hurricane, but it didn't do much damage from what I hear
[QUOTE=VaSTinY;31932924]Ah, I don't really know the difference. In Sweden we never get any of those, I think we had one in 2006, the Katrina hurricane, but it didn't do much damage from what I hear[/QUOTE]
[url]http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_difference_between_tornadoes_and_hurricanes[/url]
[QUOTE=Delta616;31932889]You fucking joking right?[/QUOTE]
Nope. Where I live we barely get anything severe besides the usual snow storm in December.
[QUOTE=TheJoker;31932937]Nope. Where I live we barely get anything severe besides the usual snow storm in December.[/QUOTE]
So you want an almost 900 mile wide cat 3 hurricane to come and potentially destroy everything around you? Because you might be getting what you wished for. I live in Delaware, evacuating my family to Pittsburgh tomorrow, and not having a single clue if we're going to have a home to come back to on Sunday or Monday, and you want this weather to hit you. Do you not know the severity of a cat 3 hurricane?
"Category 3: Devastating damage will occur
There is a high risk of injury or death to people, livestock, and pets due to flying and falling debris. Nearly all older (pre-1994) mobile homes will be destroyed. Most newer mobile homes will sustain severe damage with potential for complete roof failure and wall collapse.
Poorly constructed frame homes can be destroyed by the removal of the roof and exterior walls. Unprotected windows will be broken by flying debris. Well-built frame homes can experience major damage involving the removal of roof decking and gable ends.
There will be a high percentage of roof covering and siding damage to apartment buildings and industrial buildings. Isolated structural damage to wood or steel framing can occur. Complete failure of older metal buildings is possible, and older unreinforced masonry buildings can collapse.
Numerous windows will be blown out of high-rise buildings resulting in falling glass, which will pose a threat for days to weeks after the storm. Most commercial signage, fences, and canopies will be destroyed. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to a few weeks after the storm passes.
Hurricane Ivan (2004) is an example of a hurricane that brought Category 3 winds and impacts to coastal portions of Gulf Shores, Alabama with Category 2 conditions experienced elsewhere in this city."
Do your fucking research before you wish something like this upon yourself.\
[url]http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/hurricanes/articles/hurricane-saffir-simpson-wind-scale_2010-05-24[/url]
It is good to be far north in Vladivisconsin. Solid fur coats and sturdy log-built homes of the people keep us safe from puny winds of oceans fury. All we worry of is lack of vodka and attacks by snow gnomes. I will be back, comrades, I must defend home with pitchfork from snow gnome invasions so they do not steal my children.
It's coming right through my state later this week. Already bought a pump. Hope my stuff doesn't get ruined.
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