Isaac Thread #1 From New Orleans

[garthranzz]

19. Categories and Evacuation

I'm near Tulane University - uptown by river. Tulane has canceled classes T/W, reopening Th - meaning they don't expect more than some street flooding, heavy rain and wind, tree branches down, spotty power loss with power restored within 48.

that's about right for a Cat 1 that doesn't come up the river. Cat 2 will trigger an evacuation. If it's a Cat 1 all those supplies won't be necessary because most of the city - not low lying areas, and even some ritzy neighborhoods may be without power for a few days - will be up and running soon.

I've been through everything from Betsy on. This so far is a "regular" storm - if it becomes dangerous, get on the counterflow early. MS does not cooperate well.

I'll join the updates during the day. (Up my post-count.