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HooptieWagon

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17. There has been a few in media, and a couple on DU.

Sat Aug 25, 2012, 02:21 PM

Aug 2012

Tampa is not below sea-level like NOLA, and it would take a direct hit from a strong cat2 or higher to threaten downtown with storm surge.

Fl Keys and panhandle will likely see much more damage than Tampa Bay region. Our biggest potential problem is whether the beaches will withstand the surf. Much of it washed away during Debby.

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Hurricane Isaac impact on Tampa [View all] unc70 Aug 2012 OP

You mean Isaac right? malaise Aug 2012 #1

Freudian slip. I'd like to think of "Ike" coming back to punish the republicans no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #2

LOL malaise Aug 2012 #7

Yes, Freudian slip. Changed to Isaac unc70 Aug 2012 #4

Interesting...Jeff Masters site showing it hitting Pensacola then dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #20

Sometimes blog there, but rarely unc70 Aug 2012 #21

Issac (Meaning: He Will Laugh) - is a name based on a core Biblical myth Berlum Aug 2012 #6

The convention center is right on the waterfront, and even a mild storm surge could flood it... Cooley Hurd Aug 2012 #3

OMG. MadrasT Aug 2012 #5

They don't think - ever. nt TBF Aug 2012 #26

waterfront views DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #31

6-10 feet would really do it unc70 Aug 2012 #8

They are not passing those out, are they? Aerows Aug 2012 #12

No. It would take 10' or more of surge to threaten the Ice Palace and Convention Center. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #13

I guess the news didn't know what they were talking about... Cooley Hurd Aug 2012 #14

There has been a lot of sensationalist reporting in out of town media. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #15

I'm not seeing any Katrina comparisons. The storm will be Cat2, at worst... Cooley Hurd Aug 2012 #16

There has been a few in media, and a couple on DU. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #17

Such claims are hysteria... Cooley Hurd Aug 2012 #18

Agreed. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #19

Agree main damage likely in panhandle unc70 Aug 2012 #25

New Orleans survived the initial storm of Katrina's hit... Blue_Roses Aug 2012 #58

From maps looks more like 6-8 feet unc70 Aug 2012 #22

It would take 6' just to top the seawall. HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #23

What about storm water flooding? unc70 Aug 2012 #24

No pumps. Streets will flood with heavy rain, HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #28

That sign behind this fool is even funnier!!! adigal Aug 2012 #29

excuse me,. but who are "the people of compassion"? hollysmom Aug 2012 #30

kicked and recommended Lefta Dissenter Aug 2012 #38

Nice hat... Blue Belle Aug 2012 #42

I thought that pic was of a protestor! PCIntern Aug 2012 #61

They were real! Cooley Hurd Aug 2012 #63

Long time Floridian who has had my sahre of Hurricanes. trumad Aug 2012 #9

It looks like it's going to be far enough offshore that they'll Warpy Aug 2012 #32

The same people who planned their convention AwareOne Aug 2012 #10

"Heck of a job, fellow Repubbies." - xpResident AWOL Bush (R - FAIL) Berlum Aug 2012 #11

Science Guy in Houston has been predicting TBF Aug 2012 #27

I'd put the trash cans and porch furniture inside Warpy Aug 2012 #33

I hope you're right - TBF Aug 2012 #37

Republicans are bringing their Hero Experts out of retirement to help them cope Berlum Aug 2012 #34

ok, all the blah, blah blah about Tampa is fine but onethatcares Aug 2012 #35

Meh... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #36

My updated forecast - prob intensifying unc70 Aug 2012 #39

Very disorganized storm... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #40

Tomorrow morning better organized unc70 Aug 2012 #41

Possible... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #46

Thanks for this information. NCarolinawoman Aug 2012 #47

It's not funny but what if President Obama flew into Tampa next week to inspect hurricane damage WI_DEM Aug 2012 #43

What about Charlotte in Sept? panader0 Aug 2012 #44

Too far out for much confidence unc70 Aug 2012 #45

unc70, Hugo hit the Charleston SC area, not FL. Skip Intro Aug 2012 #49

Was referring to other storm in forecast unc70 Aug 2012 #50

Oh I know, and it is fascinating, but you said - Skip Intro Aug 2012 #52

Duh. You're right. Posted too much unc70 Aug 2012 #54

Term "Rapid Intensification" being used on Dr. Jeff's blog. Skip Intro Aug 2012 #48

From weather.com Buzz Clik Aug 2012 #51

And for those of you in or near its path that want to "shelter in place" kentauros Aug 2012 #53

Models changing big time - towards NOLA unc70 Aug 2012 #55

I lived in the Tampa Bay area for 37 years. I have watched many hurricanes pass the region. ... spin Aug 2012 #56

Good Advice! I live on Kaua'i and Cha Aug 2012 #57

You are probably right unc70 Aug 2012 #59

The Tampa Bay area will be hit by a major hurricane someday soon ... spin Aug 2012 #64

Once it hits those warm open gulf waters Blue_Roses Aug 2012 #65

That was Hurricane "Celia" LonghornJack Aug 2012 #66

Close enough... Blue_Roses Aug 2012 #68

useful free storm tracker Bosonic Aug 2012 #60

Still nothing... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #62

Maybe in the future you should just post a link to the National Hurricane Center. Edweird Aug 2012 #67

What a snarky thing to say. Blue_Roses Aug 2012 #69

The OP's 'human element' is nothing more than fear mongering. Edweird Aug 2012 #72

"Fear mongering"... Blue_Roses Aug 2012 #73

umm...it's going to hit N.O. head on backwoodsbob Aug 2012 #70

Headed for Slidel now. trof Aug 2012 #71