I'm supposed to be there until Wednesday of next week. I hope things don't get that bad.Barry is forecast to strengthen in the next 72 hours to be a hurricane by Friday. A storm surge watch was issued from Peal River to Morgan City, La., where forecasters said 3 to 5 feet of surge-related flooding could occur.
Besides potential storm surge and high winds, the system is also expected to bring very heavy rainfall from the Upper Texas Coast to the Florida Panhandle, adding more water to the already swollen Mississippi River and bring it precariously close to the tops of levees that protect New Orleans.
Forecasters said that parts of Louisiana could see up to 12 inches of rain by Monday, with heavier amounts possible in some spots. Mississippi and Texas were also at risk of torrential rains.
The NWS said New Orleans is protected to a river level of 20 feet, but it was forecast to rise above flood stage to 19 feet by Friday. Though much of the heaviest rain isn't expected until the weekend, the broad area of disturbed weather in the Gulf was already producing strong thunderstorms and possible tornadoes over Louisiana on Wednesday.
Flight may be cancelled. I wouldn't go early and get trapped.
Since over half of all hurricanes start over water, I'm sure all that water runoff from the Continental US river systems will make the oceans wetter than they were.I just saw the US had the wettest year in 125 years. I wonder if that streak is going to continue now that is hurricane season.
Since over half of all hurricanes start over water, I'm sure all that water runoff from the Continental US river systems will make the oceans wetter than they were.
Barry is forecast to strengthen in the next 72 hours to be a hurricane by Friday. A storm surge watch was issued from Peal River to Morgan City, La., where forecasters said 3 to 5 feet of surge-related flooding could occur.
Besides potential storm surge and high winds, the system is also expected to bring very heavy rainfall from the Upper Texas Coast to the Florida Panhandle, adding more water to the already swollen Mississippi River and bring it precariously close to the tops of levees that protect New Orleans.
Forecasters said that parts of Louisiana could see up to 12 inches of rain by Monday, with heavier amounts possible in some spots. Mississippi and Texas were also at risk of torrential rains.
The NWS said New Orleans is protected to a river level of 20 feet, but it was forecast to rise above flood stage to 19 feet by Friday. Though much of the heaviest rain isn't expected until the weekend, the broad area of disturbed weather in the Gulf was already producing strong thunderstorms and possible tornadoes over Louisiana on Wednesday.
Flight may be cancelled. I wouldn't go early and get trapped.
Business travel, not leisure. The event we're attending hasn't been cancelled. I've been to New Orleans, so I wouldn't miss walking down Bourbon Street too much...usually the food at these events are good enough that I wouldn't have much opportunity to eat locally either.News mentioned free flight changes on some airlines, limited timing though. Why go at all if so?
See you in a month when the water recedes.Business travel, not leisure. The event we're attending hasn't been cancelled. I've been to New Orleans, so I wouldn't miss walking down Bourbon Street too much...usually the food at these events are good enough that I wouldn't have much opportunity to eat locally either.
Also, we already have one of our employees there that flew down 2 days ago. I'd feel bad if we ditched her...hah!
If you go, be prepared for some stress. There may be a river on Bourbon Street, I heard yesterday. From what I heard, major flooding in New Orleans would seem to be in the cards, at least not out of the question. Mississippi down there is already high due to the midwestern major rains recently. 20" rain on the way, they may have another whopper of a problem.Business travel, not leisure. The event we're attending hasn't been cancelled. I've been to New Orleans, so I wouldn't miss walking down Bourbon Street too much...usually the food at these events are good enough that I wouldn't have much opportunity to eat locally either.
Also, we already have one of our employees there that flew down 2 days ago. I'd feel bad if we ditched her...hah!
If you go, be prepared for some stress. There may be a river on Bourbon Street, I heard yesterday. From what I heard, major flooding in New Orleans would seem to be in the cards, at least not out of the question. Mississippi down there is already high due to the midwestern major rains recently. 20" rain on the way, they may have another whopper of a problem.
Edit: This is only Barry. When they get to Matilda, look out...
We all know she wasn't playing 2nd fiddle to him.Since they have a Barry this year, too bad they don't have a Michelle.
The things we have to do to get around the AT censors.So, did the dickes hold?
So, did the dickes hold?