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TheWillis · 09-21-2005, 03:04 PM

I live in austin and our apt. complex has issued warnings to remove all items from patios, get together a bug-out bag, and listen to radio, and t.v for updates. It also mentions having a family plan and knowing evac routes.B/C of over 70 MPH winds.

I doubt it will get that bad, but when it rains here it floods, and it hasn't rained in a long time. Tornados are also a big threat. We are taking in family from houston, and almost everyone I know's house is full of Houstonians, their pets and all of there worldly possesions.

This is going to be crazy.

Not to mention, this weekend is ACL (austin City Limits) A gigantic outdoor festival that brings thousands here, ther are no hotels, or anywhere to stay for "evacuees". they are opening up malls to take people in. Please keep all of Texas in your prayers.

OEFM and everyone else from houston I hope you are gone by now, And may your houses still be there when you get back.

MoJo · 09-21-2005, 03:20 PM

I'm in the "Golden Triangle" the authorities have ordered evacuation of the low lying areas along the coast. We aren't expecting a direct hit but, we are on the East side of the storm's center that is the wettest and windiest. The East side is also the side the most tornadoes are spawned on.

**Majk** · 09-21-2005, 03:30 PM

You guys stay safe. It looks like it's now a cat. 5 storm.

Be safe and be protected just in case.

one-eyed-fatman · 09-21-2005, 03:35 PM

My house better be here when I get back cause at this time I ain't planning on leaving.

jkswiss · 09-21-2005, 03:38 PM

Man, something is up with the weather. Things seem to be taking a turn for the worse. I'm not one of those guys who think Judgement Day is coming soon or nething but alot of bad things seem to have been happening lately, and in a short period of time. Makes me wonder. I hope all you guys in Texas ride this one out safely.

TheWillis · 09-21-2005, 04:18 PM

now they are saying the "Show must go on", and continuing to put up the stages for austin city limits.

IDIOTS

austinites, know where this city floods, ousiders don't. I see the SAR teams being very busy this weekend.

DigMe · 09-21-2005, 04:32 PM

The latest predictions I saw on the Weather channel have this thing going directly over Waco. Hopefully it will be somewhat settled down by then but I've heard that they're expecting winds up to 100mph and lots of rain. Last big hurricane Houston got that I can remember is Alicia. I lived 1.5 hours north of Houston at that time and our town flooded.

My mother-in-law is headed to our house from Houston as we speak.

brad cook

**wfrazee** · 09-21-2005, 05:00 PM

Weaker, not stronger. Although cat4 is strong enough, for sure.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...ml?chart?large

XDTOM40 · 09-21-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWillis

now they are saying the "Show must go on", and continuing to put up the stages for austin city limits.

IDIOTS

austinites, know where this city floods, ousiders don't. I see the SAR teams being very busy this weekend.

+1

Plus they said that the Pecan Street Festival is still going to be held. After Katrina, I cannot believe these folks are going to take the risk. All we need is 10's of thousands of folks out and about.

Wonder what Shoal Creek is gonna look like?

JimLongley · 09-21-2005, 05:22 PM

I will be taking down my more insecure ham radio antennae tomorrow afternoon. No need to have them flapping around the neighborhood.

09-21-2005, 03:04 PM	#1
TheWillis XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 354	RITA CAT 5 & EXPECTED TO GROW I live in austin and our apt. complex has issued warnings to remove all items from patios, get together a bug-out bag, and listen to radio, and t.v for updates. It also mentions having a family plan and knowing evac routes.B/C of over 70 MPH winds. I doubt it will get that bad, but when it rains here it floods, and it hasn't rained in a long time. Tornados are also a big threat. We are taking in family from houston, and almost everyone I know's house is full of Houstonians, their pets and all of there worldly possesions. This is going to be crazy. Not to mention, this weekend is ACL (austin City Limits) A gigantic outdoor festival that brings thousands here, ther are no hotels, or anywhere to stay for "evacuees". they are opening up malls to take people in. Please keep all of Texas in your prayers. OEFM and everyone else from houston I hope you are gone by now, And may your houses still be there when you get back.

09-21-2005, 03:20 PM	#2
MoJo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Beaumont, Texas, USA Posts: 314	I'm in the "Golden Triangle" the authorities have ordered evacuation of the low lying areas along the coast. We aren't expecting a direct hit but, we are on the East side of the storm's center that is the wettest and windiest. The East side is also the side the most tornadoes are spawned on. __________________ \"In these modern times, many men are wounded for not having weapons or knowledge of their use.\" -Achille Marozzo, 1536 The only gunfight you can truly win is the one you avoid. -Anon.

09-21-2005, 04:32 PM	#7
DigMe XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,540	The latest predictions I saw on the Weather channel have this thing going directly over Waco. Hopefully it will be somewhat settled down by then but I've heard that they're expecting winds up to 100mph and lots of rain. Last big hurricane Houston got that I can remember is Alicia. I lived 1.5 hours north of Houston at that time and our town flooded. My mother-in-law is headed to our house from Houston as we speak. brad cook __________________ This space for rent. .jpgs and .gifs need not apply.

09-21-2005, 05:00 PM	#8
wfrazee XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 572	Weaker, not stronger. Although cat4 is strong enough, for sure. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/grap...ml?chart?large __________________ WFRAZEE "When you take your gun with you, leave your middle finger home." - Unattributed

09-21-2005, 05:22 PM	#10
JimLongley XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 822	I will be taking down my more insecure ham radio antennae tomorrow afternoon. No need to have them flapping around the neighborhood. __________________ Gun control is very small groups - OFFHAND.

09-21-2005, 03:30 PM	#3
Majk XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,640	You guys stay safe. It looks like it's now a cat. 5 storm. Be safe and be protected just in case.

09-21-2005, 03:35 PM	#4
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,203	My house better be here when I get back cause at this time I ain't planning on leaving.

09-21-2005, 03:38 PM	#5
jkswiss XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,085	Man, something is up with the weather. Things seem to be taking a turn for the worse. I'm not one of those guys who think Judgement Day is coming soon or nething but alot of bad things seem to have been happening lately, and in a short period of time. Makes me wonder. I hope all you guys in Texas ride this one out safely.

09-21-2005, 04:18 PM	#6
TheWillis XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 354	now they are saying the "Show must go on", and continuing to put up the stages for austin city limits. IDIOTS austinites, know where this city floods, ousiders don't. I see the SAR teams being very busy this weekend.

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