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re: Cat 4 Hurricane Ida enroute to Louisiana on Sunday; 140 mph winds forecast
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:10 pm to Mulkey Man
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:10 pm to Mulkey Man
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I volunteered in Charleston after Hugo went through. Never asked that question of SC.
As far as Hurricanes go, they just aren't the same.
They should probably start calling LA hurricane alley, because that entire region from the west side of LA all the way to the panhandle of Florida seems to be the most common path for gulf hurricanes, and even ones that come in from the Atlantic/Carribean.
It's like a catchers mitt, and LA is the sweet spot.
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Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:11 pm to Mulkey Man
FML there goes my fishing trip
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:15 pm to Mulkey Man
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Kicking my own arse right now for having put off the installation of the whole-house generator. Time to fill up a few 5-gallon gas containers.
Damn, I’ve put it off as well. As far as gas, the sooner the better. * it got expensive last time for me
This post was edited on 8/26/21 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:18 pm to H2O Tiger
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absolutely drill Lafayette
I really hope it doesn’t.
But I have plenty of booze, ice, and food to make it through.
It’s the power outage when it is 100° outside that really gets you.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:20 pm to paperwasp
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:25 pm to 3down10
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As far as Hurricanes go, they just aren't the same.
The East Coast has some warmth from the Gulf Stream, but Louisiana's proximity to what is essentially a tropical ocean (southern Gulf of Mexico) is probably the biggest difference.
System interactions within the Gulf allow for much more rapid intensification.
Storms going north up the coast (even over water), generally weaken due to the cooler temperatures.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:26 pm to paperwasp
At least there aren't any football games this weekend in Louisiana. Stay safe Cajuns!
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:27 pm to ColoradoAg
Thank you. I live in Lafayette and this sucks 
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:36 pm to 3down10
quote:That's some deep, necessary to know stuff right there. Glad you made sure all were aware.
They should probably start calling LA hurricane alley, because that entire region from the west side of LA all the way to the panhandle of Florida seems to be the most common path for gulf hurricanes, and even ones that come in from the Atlantic/Carribean.
It's like a catchers mitt, and LA is the sweet spot.
So many might have died had you not weighed in. Disaster averted...Thanks.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:47 pm to Mulkey Man
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Kicking my own arse right now for having put off the installation of the whole-house generator. Time to fill up a few 5-gallon gas containers
I still havent installed a transfer switch for my generator. I also havent installed my conversion kit on the generator which will allow me to use natural gas or propane. Carrying and storing 6 five gallon jugs of gas is not very practical. I'm in Houston, so I need to stop procrastinating.
Stay safe. I never, ever thought I would need a boat to get out of my own driveway until Harvey.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:51 pm to GatorNation4Lyfe
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I still havent installed a transfer switch
Isn't that like $1,000 or so just for the switch (including installation)?
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:51 pm to GatorNation4Lyfe
Parents installed generators and they're in Shreveport and North Carolina (mountains). Though far from the coast they come in handy in all kinds of scenarios. If it's within budget, I'd encourage everyone to look at one, especially if you're prone to hurricanes on the coast.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:54 pm to paperwasp
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Isn't that like $1,000 or so just for the switch (including installation)?
About 6K for the generator and ability to switch to gas I would think.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 2:59 pm to SCgamecock2988
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Why the hell would anyone want to live in Louisiana?
Most people don't. Oddly enough, It's a big reason why I live like a king here.
Stay the frick out if my state, you unwashed peasants.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 3:02 pm to paperwasp
That’s not going to be good at all
Posted on 8/26/21 at 3:05 pm to paperwasp
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The East Coast has some warmth from the Gulf Stream, but Louisiana's proximity to what is essentially a tropical ocean (southern Gulf of Mexico) is probably the biggest difference.
System interactions within the Gulf allow for much more rapid intensification.
Storms going north up the coast (even over water), generally weaken due to the cooler temperatures.
Since moving to Florida I've been keeping track of them much more and also understand them.
This guy does a pretty good job of explaining things, I've learned a good bit from it over the past years.
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Posted on 8/26/21 at 3:09 pm to paperwasp
Damn…son trying desperately to get his Afghan interpreter from 2011 tour out of country, church group going ballistic about nothing, brother overseas in ****** having fallout issues with employees because of Afghanistan, … now this.
NOAA has gone full climate-“woke” and are bat shite crazy, naming every other thunderstorm in order to meet their own prediction. That said… this one needs to be watched. We will evacuate to Montgomery or Gainesville if necessary. Bless all my Louisiana compatriots… and Gulf Coast-ters too.
NOAA has gone full climate-“woke” and are bat shite crazy, naming every other thunderstorm in order to meet their own prediction. That said… this one needs to be watched. We will evacuate to Montgomery or Gainesville if necessary. Bless all my Louisiana compatriots… and Gulf Coast-ters too.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 3:09 pm to 3down10
We got this.... Going pick up my hurricane snacks tonight with plenty of water.
This post was edited on 8/26/21 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 8/26/21 at 3:11 pm to Damathe
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That's some deep, necessary to know stuff right there. Glad you made sure all were aware.
So many might have died had you not weighed in. Disaster averted...Thanks.
I really have no clue what the hell you are butt hurt over, so I'm just going to assume your life is shitty and you needed that.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 3:18 pm to H2O Tiger
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Parents installed generators and they're in Shreveport and North Carolina (mountains). Though far from the coast they come in handy in all kinds of scenarios. If it's within budget, I'd encourage everyone to look at one, especially if you're prone to hurricanes on the coast.
I've been looking into it. I have a portable generator that luckily I haven't had to use yet. And I probably wouldn't use it until I really had to because it's not convenient at all.
It's not hard either, but my neighbor has an automatic generator, and even when the power goes out for less than an hour, I can hear it kick on automatically. That's what I need.
But even a transfer switch would be nice for my portable.
I filter my own water and can easily store 20 gallons of drinking water if needed.
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