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LuvNewcastle

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30. I would be concerned about those canals.

Mon Aug 27, 2012, 10:05 AM

Aug 2012

They aren't talking much about winds here in Biloxi, but they are concerned about all the rain and the tidal surge. Right now they're saying that we could get several inches of rain and that tides could be 12 feet higher than normal. They're posting warnings about all the local rivers. If New Orleans is going to bear the brunt of this storm, you might consider going to higher ground if you have somewhere else to go. If you stay, make a plan for what you might do if the water rises too high. I think we're going to be okay over here, but New Orleans is pretty vulnerable. I wish y'all the best.

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Isaac Thread #1 From New Orleans [View all] Katashi_itto Aug 2012 OP

Thanks - good report xxqqqzme Aug 2012 #1

Thanks! Will keep posting :) Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #3

K&R! Thanks for such a terrific report! Others on DU are also from the area. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #2

Appraciate that! Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #4

Aren't they saying that you should get stuff today jsmirman Aug 2012 #5

Yep, trying to get all my ducks in a row today before it goes bad. Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #6

Good to hear jsmirman Aug 2012 #7

Unless there's a problem with your tap water right now... JHB Aug 2012 #8

Good point! dragging out my camping gear and digging out the two water containers I have, will make Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #10

Not just intended water containers - just about anything that will hold water will do in a pinch... JHB Aug 2012 #21

Fill your bathtub, also. enlightenment Aug 2012 #51

Godspeed MIDNITERIDER1438 Aug 2012 #9

still tracking westward Baclava Aug 2012 #11

Tropical Storm Isaac: New warning for Louisiana dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #12

Isaac has confounded all the experts and all the models, staying weak and moving WNW Baclava Aug 2012 #24

This storm... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #13

So far it's looking weaker - TBF Aug 2012 #16

Your storm situation very different. Katrina was only Cat 3. Isaac will be Cat 2, hit NOLA directly Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #20

Probably not... greytdemocrat Aug 2012 #25

We wish. We don't make lazy bets on it going easy. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #27

Well, I am taking this seriously: dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #28

It's slow moving, and could do a lot of flooding damage. gkhouston Aug 2012 #22

Fill your bathtub with water & more tips here - TBF Aug 2012 #14

That depends on if you have public water or not. NutmegYankee Aug 2012 #35

Cool, thanks for the clarification - TBF Aug 2012 #40

kick'd and rec'd lunatica Aug 2012 #15

Stay safe malaise Aug 2012 #17

Praying for the best for you. Some parts of Maryland receive 9 inces of rain and we are not near it nanabugg Aug 2012 #18

Categories and Evacuation garthranzz Aug 2012 #19

Keep your cell phone charged! FourScore Aug 2012 #23

Let the faithful offer prayers DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #26

k&r nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #29

I would be concerned about those canals. LuvNewcastle Aug 2012 #30

Man the damn lifejackets and umbrellas! Be safe! lonestarnot Aug 2012 #31

10:07 UPDATE "The Juice... The Precious Juice..." Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #32

Best of Luck......I remember the days leading up to Camille - I was 9 Burma Jones Aug 2012 #33

kick again nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #34

kick nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #36

Thanks for this. Just a few more words of advice. cbayer Aug 2012 #37

Great tip about the hotels - TBF Aug 2012 #41

Saints fan? garthranzz Aug 2012 #52

Not a football fan in general, but my kids are rapid saints fans cbayer Aug 2012 #53

kick nt steve2470 Aug 2012 #38

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latest forecast shows it aiming squarely at NO..... steve2470 Aug 2012 #42

it's a comin' Baclava Aug 2012 #43

18:16 UPDATE: Amtrak has suspended all service tomorrow and Wed. Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #44

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That is a great idea! I will see if I can pick up some in the morning. Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #50

it's a comin' Baclava Aug 2012 #46

You're on Michoud Blvd. in New Orleans East? nolabear Aug 2012 #47

I work over there, I live over in metaire :) Katashi_itto Aug 2012 #49

Center forcast to be onshore around noon..... MzShellG Aug 2012 #48

Update from the Times-Picayune Nola.Com garthranzz Aug 2012 #54

I know the Michod facility well... HipChick Aug 2012 #55

Kicking! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #56

8am update - - still looking pretty healthy after landfall Baclava Aug 2012 #57

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