"As I write this message, the people of southeast Louisiana are staring at potentially THE greatest U.S. natural disaster right in the face. If Katrina stikes southeast Louisiana as forecast, and there's a good chance that it will, then there may be little left of that area come Monday evening. A Category 4 (or maybe 5) hurricane hitting New Orleans could put the city underwater for months. Of those who do not evacuate, it's estimated 20-30% will die. You live in a big bowl, and if/when the sides collapse (levees), the water will quickly rush in and cover the tops of your homes.
If I were living in New Orleans, then I would get out NOW, ASAP! If the storm tracks as forecast, then plan on NOT returning to New Orleans until perhaps 3-4 months. It'll probably take that long to pump out the city, inspect and repair all damage to the electrical supply, and remove the tens of thousands of bodies. You probably will have nothing left to come home to, so take what's most important to you in your evacuation.
Heed your local officials' warnings, but do not delay. If you wait to leave until Sunday, then I fear you'll be stuck in the most massive traffic jam that you've ever seen - and you'll probably die in your cars if the storm hits as forecast.
If it sounds like I'm trying to scare you, I AM! I don't sound the alarm here on this forum very often (ok, never), but this is one case that gives ME the shivers. All we can do now is to pray that something happens to divert or weaken the hurricane. Do not complain if you evacuate New Orleans and the storm weakens or veers to one side or the other, be very thankful you have you lives and your homes.
I need to get to work now to forecast the hurricane. If I see anything today that indicates a landfall other than New Orleans, I'll chime in."
posted by wxman57
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