Gulf Coast States

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by nate2512

ive been through one, it was quite a living hell, an experience i do not wish upon anyone, certainly not one im trying again.

Oh yes - this isn't my first rodeo. If it is a category 3 or above, and coming in at Galveston, it might be in my best interest to head north. Category 1 or 2 - I should be okay. I'm northwest of the coast, and we usually don't get more than a bunch of rain and some rough winds. Again, I'm tracking the storm - you are right, Nate - it's no fun.

[FlaGirl07]

I lived in El Paso from the age of 1 til I was 6! I could speak fluent Spanish, not even kidding. I've also lived in Buffalo, NY...so I've lived in the desert, the snow, AND the beach. It's awesome =)

[FlaGirl07]

Good luck!! Being to the east, I am extremely concerned with tornadoes and such. Our home is about 100 feet from the water, and we are building right next door. Luckily all that is finished is the foundation and first floor concrete.

[Srmom1]

I'm heading down to the bay in the morning with my 16 year old in tow to put up the ply-wood at my dad's house. He'll make the decision whether to evac yet or not. Hopefully it won't be needed if the thing goes east of him, which, right now, looks to be the case.

I hate hoping it hits somewhere else, it makes me feel guilty!! Prayers for all...

[barbino]

After reading all these posts, I may just decide to stay in Chicago instead of moving somewhere south for the warmer weather (North or South Carolina probably, we have also considered West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee). A couple of years ago we almost bought a home in San Antonio which is my very favorite city. I think I'd like El Paso too because I just love Texas.

Anyhow, Chicago is not too bad, weather-wise. The fall and spring is fine. The summers have been hot & nasty. As long as we don't get too much snow, its ok in the winter. But we don't have floods or hurricanes, and tornadoes visit but don't touch down around here. You guys are scaring me. I can't imagine having to evacuate. I hope nobody has to.

[Benzgirl]

Aunt in Port Arthur is evacuating to Georgetown tomorrow. They were hit hard by Rita and out of their house for about one month. Katrina did some damage too, so they are not taking any chances.

[Srmom1]

In my completely unscientific opinion it's probably going to hit around the "Golden Triangle" area - Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange. If so, your Aunt is wise to evac. I've been watching the weather channels, and the determining factor may be what's left of the high that is over the great lake area now. If it moves south, it will push it into Texas, if not, it will probably bend toward the LA, Miss, maybe Fla panhandle area.

Like I said, prayers to all. That's the crapshoot of Gulf hurricanes, once they get into the Gulf, they can get shoved anywhere and it's hard to predict where, so everybody has to prepare for it, which can be a huge pain in the butt!!! It gets like the story of the boy who cried wolf. Eventually, you kind of get numb to it...

[FlaGirl07]

it can come here...as long as it downgrades itself to a cat 2 =). i'll take one for the team.

[SWTXBelle]

Better here than New Orleans and Mississippi . . . those people have been through enough. But I'd like it to drop to category 2, please.

[aggieAXO]

I am so glad they are allowing pets to accompany their owners this time. I know there is no way in hell I would leave my cats behind.

I have to say growing up in San Antonio I felt pretty safe, there were a couple of tornado threats but they never touched down. I feel the same way living here in Austin. I can't imagine living on the coast and fearing hurricane season every year. But I am most terrified of earthquakes and would never think about living in California.

[nate2512]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Better here than New Orleans and Mississippi . . . those people have been through enough. But I'd like it to drop to category 2, please.

and the people in southwest la haven't? no offense to anyone in new orleans but we've been through hell too.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by nate2512

and the people in southwest la haven't? no offense to anyone in new orleans but we've been through hell too.

Are you outta there now?

[SWTXBelle]

Originally Posted by nate2512

and the people in southwest la haven't? no offense to anyone in new orleans but we've been through hell too.

I'm sorry - didn't mean to leave you out. ALL the Gulf Coast residents hit by Katrina and Rita - which also includes part of Texas - deserve a break.

[FlaGirl07]

we are under a tropical storm warning and a lot of heavy thunderstorm cells are starting to roll in...i think i'm about to high tail it back to tally soon...

[Benzgirl]

Relatives are safe and out of harm's way, but I'm still following the path