All I can say is, BRING IT ON!!! Ivan isn't really making the turn that experts thought it would. Currently, New Orleans might be impacted with the storm if it doesn't turn fast, which could be devastating for the city. And then, don't forget, I'm only 2 hours west of New Orleans. Current "expected track"



Hope those in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are ready for a storm that could be worse than Andrew in 1992.

that thing is a monster. course so was Francis before it about died off the coast

Hey Noley, what are you folks doing to prepare? Be safe!

Laettner's Legacy Wrote:that thing is a monster. course so was Francis before it about died off the coast

you think Frances "died off the coast"????? Dude, have you seen what it did???? Tell that to my house! :bang:

We're still cleaning up!

did it come into the coast as a Cat 4 like they said? or did it die down to Cat 1? hell, my house has been damaged from thunderstorms.

Francis was predicted to be a Cat 4 when it struck Florida. it died down considerably from that.

Sounds Bad

If that thing hits New Orleans it will be especially devastating due to the coastal erosion in southern Louisiana. In August I was down there around the time that the first hurricane of the season to stike the US (Charlie?) was battering Florida. AM 870 had an expert on the air, saying that parts NOLA area could be under over 20 feet of water if a strong storm hits.

Alex was the first hurricane(storm of the year) to strike the US. it hit NC. Bonnie was the first Tropical Storm. it hit FL's panhandle. Charlie hit the next day.

Direct Hit by Ivan Could Sink New Orleans

By BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press Writer

NEW ORLEANS - The worst-case scenario for New Orleans — a direct strike by a full-strength Hurricane Ivan — could submerge much of this historic city treetop-deep in a stew of sewage, industrial chemicals and fire ants, and the inundation could last for weeks, experts say.

If the storm were strong enough, Ivan could drive water over the tops of the levees that protect the city from the Mississippi River and vast Lake Pontchartrain. And with the city sitting in a saucer-shaped depression that dips as much as 9 feet below sea level, there would be nowhere for all that water to drain.

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Herd Fan 4-Life Wrote:Direct Hit by Ivan Could Sink New Orleans

By BRETT MARTEL, Associated Press Writer

NEW ORLEANS - The worst-case scenario for New Orleans — a direct strike by a full-strength Hurricane Ivan — could submerge much of this historic city treetop-deep in a stew of sewage, industrial chemicals and fire ants, and the inundation could last for weeks, experts say.

If the storm were strong enough, Ivan could drive water over the tops of the levees that protect the city from the Mississippi River and vast Lake Pontchartrain. And with the city sitting in a saucer-shaped depression that dips as much as 9 feet below sea level, there would be nowhere for all that water to drain.

<a href='http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040915/ap_on_re_us/vulnerable_new_orleans_2' target='_blank'>http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/a...e_new_orleans_2</a>

goodbye new Orleans.

Hurricane Ivan Slams Alabama, Killing 12

By JAY REEVES, Associated Press Writer

GULF SHORES, Ala. - Hurricane Ivan slammed ashore early Thursday with winds of 130 mph, packing deadly tornadoes and a powerful punch of waves and rain that threatened to swamp communities from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. At least 12 deaths were blamed on the storm.

Many of the millions of Gulf Coast residents who spent a frightening night in shelters and boarded-up homes were emerging Thursday morning to find that Ivan was not the catastrophe they had feared. Still, forecasters said the worst could be yet to come, as up to 15 inches of rain were expected as the storm moved inland.


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The rains & increased winds began hitting the Atlanta metro area during rush hour this morning. Not bad then, but slowly getting heavier as the day goes on. The worst is predicted to be in the late night/overnight hours tonight.

Hopefully I won't have to be calling Noah to pick me up in his ark for work in the morning. And I pray that the ancient pecan & oak trees surrounding Chez Lucy can make it through fairly unscathed (or at least leave my house unscathed).

From the AJC:

Quote:Hurricane Ivan spawned tornadoes in several South Georgia counties on Wednesday, and winds were gusting to 40 mph southwest of Atlanta at noon today as the storm churned northward through Alabama.

In Atlanta, winds began picking up after daybreak, increasing from around 10 mph at 6 a.m. to 15 to 20 mph by 9 a.m.

At noon, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport reported sustained winds of 22 mph with gusts to 30, while LaGrange recorded a wind gust of 40 mph between 11 a.m. and noon.

The National Weather Service said the metro area could have gusts to around 45 mph this afternoon and 55 mph tonight.

Much of the northern half of Georgia, including metro Atlanta, remains under a tornado watch, a wind advisory and a flash flood watch.

The tornado watch is effective until 9 p.m.

The Weather Service said 3 to 8 inches of rain are possible through Saturday morning west of a line from Macon to Athens, and 10 to 12 inches of rain could fall in the northeast Georgia mountains.

The greatest threat of flooding will be west of a line from Clayton to Gainesville to Macon to Abbeville -- a large area of the state that includes metro Atlanta.

Lucy, be safe driving home. If you cannot see the road under running water, don't drive through it. Be careful!!!

My power went out for about 20 min. and it just came back on. :bang: