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Hurricane Issac

Discussion in 'Louisiana' started by jbmccul, Aug 29, 2012.

  1. Aug 29, 2012 at 12:36 AM
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    jbmccul

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    As of right now they are predicting 22" of rain for Baton Rouge and 20" for New Orleans. The storm is stationary so the longer it sits the more rain we are going to get. What's it like everywhere else?
     
  2. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:26 AM
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    Just alot of rain and wind in Biloxi, as expected, but nothing major so far. I think they said 6-8" over here last time I watched the news.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:34 AM
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    Stay safe guys
     
  4. Aug 29, 2012 at 1:37 AM
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    Y'all stay safe over there. It's been raining for a while over in Biloxi huh?

    Will do man, thanks for thinking of us!
     
  5. Aug 29, 2012 at 5:05 AM
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    Stay safe everyone, hope all is well and everyone gets through this storm with minimal damage.
     
  6. Aug 29, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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    There's a hurricane happening? Hmmm couldn't tell at all. Guess that's why it's a little windy today.
     
  7. Aug 29, 2012 at 9:59 AM
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    Braithwaite, LA; Plaquemines Parish

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  8. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:03 AM
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    Damn they getting some rain!!!
     
  9. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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    Water overtopped the Levee again.....
     
  10. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:04 AM
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    I'm getting ready to head back into the area....Y'all stay safe and be smart.
     
  11. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:06 AM
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    Be careful on your way in. It hasn't gotten near that bad here. Tonight we should get it.
     
  12. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    Same to you man. Take it easy out there.
     
  13. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:08 AM
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    Baton Rouge is supposed to get the eye around 7 tonight
     
  14. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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    That almost doesn't surprise me that the water topped it again. The worst part about the storm we are worried about is that it's not moving very fast so it will dump some rain on us. I know the unit I was with when I was still in is in New Orleans right now. You in BR Bowen?
     
  15. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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    Yeah, stayed in BR. Our biggest thing is the wind and rain knocking over trees. And if you've ever been to Baton Rouge during a storm you know that the city doesn't drain worth a shit. Especially if the Amite and Comite reach floodstage.
     
  16. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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    Yea the drainage in BR sucks big time. Just stay on high ground and wait it out.
     
  17. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:21 AM
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    That's the plan. Just park the truck in the highest spot I can find and ride it out
     
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    Thinking of you and praying for you up north. Cheers. :pray::canada:
     
  19. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    Thank you sir.

    Just got this from a friend on the east bank in Plaquemines Parish

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  20. Aug 29, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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