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Esther 09-11-2008 02:46 PM
Hike away from Ike?
 
Anyone leaving town due to Hurricane Ike?

James Griffin 09-11-2008 03:16 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther (Post 588053)
Anyone leaving town due to Hurricane Ike?
Personally no, but a lot of neighbors have left

Tina 09-11-2008 03:57 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
http://weatherblog.abc13.com/

I found this link on another forum. It tells people what they can expect, based on their location.

Quote:
Galveston, Jamaica Beach, Surfside Beach, Freeport, Lake Jackson and other coastal communities along the Brazoria and Galveston County coastline: Sustained winds over 120 mph with gusts over 140 mph, 12-16' storm surge, more than 8" of rain with some flooding likely, isolated tornadoes.

Gilchrist, Crystal Beach, High Island, Matagorda, Palacios, Port O'Connor and other communities on Bolivar Peninsula and along Matagorda Bay: Sustained winds over 100-120 mph, 8-12' storm surge, more than 8" of rain with some flooding likely, isolated tornadoes.

Baytown, Deer Park, Seabrook, La Porte, Bacliff, Kemah, Anahuac and other communities along Galveston Bay: Sustained winds near 100 mph, 5-15' storm surge (lower areas have a greater risk of surge flooding), 5-10" rain with flooding in poor drainage areas, isolated tornadoes.

Houston, Bellaire, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Humble, Kingwood, Pasadena, Pearland, Jersey Village, Richmond, Alvin, Bay City, Angleton: Sustained winds near 100 mph winds, 5-10" rain with flooding in poor drainage areas, isolated tornadoes.

Liberty, Cleveland, Livingston, Huntsville, Conroe, Spring, the Woodlands, Katy, Sealy, Hempstead, Navasota, Wharton, El Campo: Sustained winds 75-100 mph, 5-10" rain with flooding in poor drainage areas, isolated tornadoes.

nahkoe 09-11-2008 04:18 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by James Griffin (Post 588096)
Personally no, but a lot of neighbors have left
Just do me a favor and try to call and let me know you're ok. I know phones may be out, and power off for awhile, but try...please?

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 04:29 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
We don't think we are leaving, thus far.

We have a mandatory evacuation. A friend called and said that if you leave after 8:00 p.m. tonight, they won't let you back in.

Esther 09-11-2008 04:54 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
We are under mandatory evacuation also, and the storm has just jogged more east closer to us.

My husband thinks he wants to evacuate. The problem could be in getting back in.

nahkoe 09-11-2008 05:01 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther (Post 588232)
We are under mandatory evacuation also, and the storm has just jogged more east closer to us.

My husband thinks he wants to evacuate. The problem could be in getting back in.
I'd thought about that getting back in thing. It's all up in the air once you leave, up to whoever makes those decisions. Bleh. Not a fun decision to make, at all.

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 05:02 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther (Post 588232)
We are under mandatory evacuation also, and the storm has just jogged more east closer to us.

My husband thinks he wants to evacuate. The problem could be in getting back in.
I was just on the phone with a friend that is there. She's thinking of leaving, but doesn't know.

My husband's brother said he isn't leaving. That would be just like Tim. lol

chosenbyone 09-11-2008 05:25 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
I am staying home and riding out the storm.

Please be careful, Esther.

Elizabeth 09-11-2008 05:26 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
How is it going so far??

chosenbyone 09-11-2008 06:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeanie (Post 588253)
How is it going so far??
I have spent the afternoon trying to tie down everything that could blow away and trying to prepare for camping out for several days. The news stated to prepare for having no water or electicity for several days.

The winds in my area are expected to be 95mph with higher wind gust throughout tomorrow afternoon through Saturday. People are busy boarding up their homes and doing what they need to do in preparation for a major storm.

SDG 09-11-2008 06:48 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Stocked up ... on non-perishables ...

Supermarkets are bare.

Danah, Aaron and I will be sticking it out here in Cypress, TX ... probably as northwest in Houston you can get inland ....

Biggest concerns are electricity ... water and ... flooding.

Gas is in short supply .... spent a half hour waiting to pump gas ...

Schools closed down ... so it will be a 3 day week-end for us ....

Still have to bring in the lawn furniture ... and other household items in preparation ....

Pray for all in the path of the storm

Blubayou 09-11-2008 06:51 PM
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Praying for yall.

AmazingGrace 09-11-2008 07:05 PM
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They are talking about Galveston right now and the poor mayor... the lady looks and acts like she should have been evacuated with the nursing home patients... she talks so slow and acts like she is 90 yrs old! Hope she can move people faster than she can move herself! LOL

Elizabeth 09-11-2008 07:16 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chosenbyone (Post 588279)
I have spent the afternoon trying to tie down everything that could blow away and trying to prepare for camping out for several days. The news stated to prepare for having no water or electicity for several days.

The winds in my area are expected to be 95mph with higher wind gust throughout tomorrow afternoon through Saturday. People are busy boarding up their homes and doing what they need to do in preparation for a major storm.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea (Post 588303)
Stocked up ... on non-perishables ...

Supermarkets are bare.

Danah, Aaron and I will be sticking it out here in Cypress, TX ... probably as northwest in Houston you can get inland ....

Biggest concerns are electricity ... water and ... flooding.

Gas is in short supply .... spent a half hour waiting to pump gas ...

Schools closed down ... so it will be a 3 day week-end for us ....

Still have to bring in the lawn furniture ... and other household items in preparation ....

Pray for all in the path of the storm

I dont really know how this all works, since we never had to evac here in Ca.

But it sounds like you both are staying through the storm, will you be safe?

chosenbyone 09-11-2008 07:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 588317)
They are talking about Galveston right now and the poor mayor... the lady looks and acts like she should have been evacuated with the nursing home patients... she talks so slow and acts like she is 90 yrs old! Hope she can move people faster than she can move herself! LOL
I love that lady! She does talk rather slow, but she exemplifies the laid back citizenry that she represents in Galveston. The news that it is tracking even farther north toward Galveston means it is going to hit only 45 miles from my home.

I haven't been in a hurricane since 1983, so I guess I was past due for another one.

chosenbyone 09-11-2008 07:27 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeanie (Post 588326)
I dont really know how this all works, since we never had to evac here in Ca.

But it sounds like you both are staying through the storm, will you be safe?
I kept playing Sheltered In the Arms of God this afternoon on my piano. I have faith in God that I will be safe.

Esther 09-11-2008 07:29 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
We will wait until in the morning to make our final decision to stay or go. Right now we will most likely stay, it is still a Cat 2 and weakening instead of strengtheing. The bad news is it seems to be moving closer to Glaveston.

Red letter day. My husbands brother and sister both called him on the same day. Never happens! In fact, his brother almost never calls. He wants us to evacuate.

Neighbors down the street are riding it out and we may. We rode out Gustav and it was nothing!

HeavenlyOne 09-11-2008 07:57 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Tried calling PO and received no answer. Someone let me know if she left if they have contact with her.

Esther 09-11-2008 07:58 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne (Post 588372)
Tried calling PO and received no answer. Someone let me know if she left if they have contact with her.
Unless she has changed her mind recently I think she said her husband did NOT want to leave.

HeavenlyOne 09-11-2008 08:34 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther (Post 588375)
Unless she has changed her mind recently I think she said her husband did NOT want to leave.
She better. Read the other hurricane thread. This is not a pussycat storm.

MissBrattified 09-11-2008 08:39 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther (Post 588343)
We will wait until in the morning to make our final decision to stay or go. Right now we will most likely stay, it is still a Cat 2 and weakening instead of strengtheing. The bad news is it seems to be moving closer to Glaveston.

Red letter day. My husbands brother and sister both called him on the same day. Never happens! In fact, his brother almost never calls. He wants us to evacuate.

Neighbors down the street are riding it out and we may. We rode out Gustav and it was nothing!
According to wunderground.com, it will strengthen tonight as it moves over a warm spot. I personally wouldn't take any chances.

James Griffin 09-11-2008 08:46 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nahkoe (Post 588200)
Just do me a favor and try to call and let me know you're ok. I know phones may be out, and power off for awhile, but try...please?
Yes maam.

:-)

nahkoe 09-11-2008 09:11 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by James Griffin (Post 588420)
Yes maam.

:-)
Thank you sir.

Take care of yourself and your family. Please know that the invitation stands if you change your mind.

Cindy 09-11-2008 09:27 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Praying for y'all.

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 09:31 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne (Post 588372)
Tried calling PO and received no answer. Someone let me know if she left if they have contact with her.
Sorry I missed your call, HO!

Just got a report that they anticipate Ike to come in at a Category 1.

Esther 09-11-2008 09:53 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 588440)
Sorry I missed your call, HO!

Just got a report that they anticipate Ike to come in at a Category 1.
What source gave you that?

Esther 09-11-2008 09:53 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Heard the track has changed to come right over Houston.

rgcraig 09-11-2008 09:54 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
underground weather looks like they are saying Cat 2 for landfall.

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 09:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther (Post 588460)
What source gave you that?
It was on our local news. The confusing part is that they are saying to finish boarding up before noon. lol

rgcraig 09-11-2008 10:01 PM
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Sounds like the storm's surge is what they are warning so seriously about.

AmazingGrace 09-11-2008 10:05 PM
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Sure hope your right I am still hearIng high 2 to low 3 everywhere we are watching tho
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 588440)
Sorry I missed your call, HO!

Just got a report that they anticipate Ike to come in at a Category 1.

nahkoe 09-11-2008 10:06 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 588479)
Sure hope your right I am still hearIng high 2 to low 3 everywhere we are watching tho
Me too. All over the internet.

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 10:07 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 588479)
Sure hope your right I am still hearIng high 2 to low 3 everywhere we are watching tho
We've listened to so many different sources saying different things.

One thing is, it's wider than it was this morning.

HeavenlyOne 09-11-2008 10:08 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 588440)
Sorry I missed your call, HO!

Just got a report that they anticipate Ike to come in at a Category 1.
Are you still up?

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 10:08 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by HeavenlyOne (Post 588483)
Are you still up?
Yea, my sister is on the phone having trouble with her Internet. I'm trying to help her - good luck with that!! :ursofunny

HeavenlyOne 09-11-2008 10:08 PM
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I guess you are.....LOL!

Can I call you in a few?

AmazingGrace 09-11-2008 10:09 PM
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That's what I was wondering too lol I am watching twc fox and listening to noaa and aint heard that
Quote:
Originally Posted by Esther (Post 588460)
What source gave you that?

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 10:10 PM
Re: Hike away from Ike?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AmazingGrace (Post 588486)
That's what I was wondering too lol I am watching twc fox and listening to noaa and aint heard that
Hang on. We are getting an update.

Pressing-On 09-11-2008 10:11 PM
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Oh, brother. Now she is saying a 2. lol It's at 98 mph.


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