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Blue Belle

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42. Nice hat...

Reply to Cooley Hurd (Reply #3)

Sat Aug 25, 2012, 10:13 PM

Aug 2012

"Your name wouldn't happen to be Dick, would it?"

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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