*HURRICANE IKE AFTERMATH AND COMMENTS*

[tupac7]

The people that are in charge REALLY drop the ball on this one. They got caught in the fact nothing happened with Gustav, so they waited until the last minute to get people out. I'm beginning to think the mayor in New Orleans is smarter than ours. Hope everyone gets out. Good luck to all and be safe.

[marshman]

Ch 6 weather update, NHC now predicting a 20ft surge in Sabine lake, Port Arthur and Bridge City areas.  anyone staying below I-10 needs to leave!  Not good.  Good luck to all and God Bless.

[hockeyfan]

Well, it's like I said last night...and I'm not here to start an argument....Jefferson County wanted to call for the mandatory yesterday, but the City of Beaumont was not ready.  :-\

We left because we felt unsafe with the storm, and we didn't have to wait for somebody to hold our hands and tell us to.

Common sense, I guess.  ;D

Good luck, everyone, and be safe!  :-*

[Guest abovetherim]

Guys on the weather channel stated the hurricane may be getting stronger due to "eye wall developing".

[adminbaberuth]

Someone explain:

In Nederland our elevation is 16 feet. My foundation is 5 foot above street level. Will a 20 foot storm surge reach my house in Nederland?

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Guys on the weather channel stated the hurricane may be getting stronger due to "eye wall developing".

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[stevieray]

Did I just hear Cantore say that PA might get a 20 foot surge? 

[jetski]

I can't believe Hardin County is still under a VOLUNTARY evacuation.  Rita kicked our a** with a mandatory evac, & it looks like same song, second verse with Ike.  If our powers that be screw us out of federal funds, I will have the reds!!!

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Did I just hear Cantore say that PA might get a 20 foot surge?   

:'( :'(

he did

[AggiesAreWe]

I can't believe Hardin County is still under a VOLUNTARY evacuation.  Rita kicked our a** with a mandatory evac, & it looks like same song, second verse with Ike.  If our powers that be screw us out of federal funds, I will have the reds!!!

I believe the Fema funds are based on a county being declared a disaster area, not if it was a mandatory evac area. Someone please correct me if I am wrong on this.

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

Yes, Greg reported that as well....Like I said...Ike's wind will be nothing like Rita, but the water will be.

[stevieray]

Doesn't look good folks....I'm sending out many prayers for all of you

[Piratediehard]

20ft storm surge!!! I'm outta here

[adminbaberuth]

Yes, Greg reported that as well....Like I said...Ike's wind will be nothing like Rita, but the water will be.

HoopCoop

Someone explain:

In Nederland our elevation is 16 feet. My foundation is 5 foot above street level. Will a 20 foot storm surge reach my house in Nederland?

[glove4x]

Yes, Greg reported that as well....Like I said...Ike's wind will be nothing like Rita, but the water will be.

HoopCoop

Someone explain:

In Nederland our elevation is 16 feet. My foundation is 5 foot above street level. Will a 20 foot storm surge reach my house in Nederland?

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[RETIREDFAN1]

Drive carefuly, Pirate. 

[82 5A State Champs]

Well, fortunately I am sitting pretty over here in the west end of town. We are 36 feet above sea level in Beaumont, and should not expect the storm surge. That's not to say that we wont have flooding from rainfall. I hope everyone has prepared for this one. It looks like it may be a while before things get back to normal. Those of you that have my number, I have a two story house with a couple of extra rooms if you need a place to shelter. Good luck! BTW, got extra gas for the generator this afternoon!

[RonBurgundy68]

My dad has to stay behind since he's the only electrician for the Vidor ISD maintenance department, so me my mom and my brother are leaving for Dallas at 6 tomorrow morning, right before everything starts happening... Everyone stay safe!

[jetski]

If that is the case, I stand corrected.

I can't believe Hardin County is still under a VOLUNTARY evacuation.  Rita kicked our a** with a mandatory evac, & it looks like same song, second verse with Ike.  If our powers that be screw us out of federal funds, I will have the reds!!!

I believe the Fema funds are based on a county being declared a disaster area, not if it was a mandatory evac area. Someone please correct me if I am wrong on this.

[Guest abovetherim]

My dad has to stay behind since he's the only electrician for the Vidor ISD maintenance department, so me my mom and my brother are leaving for Dallas at 6 tomorrow morning, right before everything starts happening... Everyone stay safe!

May the Lord be with you and your family and all our SE Texas neighbors who are evacuating or staying behind.

[BMTSoulja1]

My dad has to stay behind since he's the only electrician for the Vidor ISD maintenance department, so me my mom and my brother are leaving for Dallas at 6 tomorrow morning, right before everything starts happening... Everyone stay safe!

May the Lord be with you and your family and all our SE Texas neighbors who are evacuating or staying behind.

Thanks ATR3.  I might be staying behind.  God bless everyone that is on that road also!

[HoopInsider_Cooper]

NHC 10pm advisory is out.

Movement: WNW 12 mph

Winds: 100mph

Forecasted to make landfall as a Cat 2 over the heart of Galveston Island. I am afraid the Golden Triangle will never be the same. Bridge City, Port Arthur, Sabine Pass.....I hope everyone got out.

[Bulldog92]

Just heard on KJAS in Jasper that Jasper, Newton, and Hardin counties have issued mandatory evac orders as of 9:30 CDT.

[BMTSoulja1]

When will Beaumont begin to get the rain bands and the wind?  Tonight or in the morning?

[Guest abovetherim]

Coop, now you are making me nervous!!! Is the storm surge the reason behind your latest post?