Hurricane Gustav

[AmazingGrace]

Weather channel is now saying landfall is possible by 9am Monday. Much earlier than the 2pm landfall they have been saying before. Seems the storm has picked up a little speed.

Yep last we heard it was up to 16 mph

[LaGirl]

supposed to be a cat 1 when it hits here in north la. if we dont have lights, we are going to friends in dallas. dont want to have a newborn with no lights. we would burn up! my hubby went to bossier to get water and food. we have tons of food in the freezer (went to sams last week) i told all my family to come here and we can grill.....eat until it is gone....lol

[AmazingGrace]

supposed to be a cat 1 when it hits here in north la. if we dont have lights, we are going to friends in dallas. dont want to have a newborn with no lights. we would burn up! my hubby went to bossier to get water and food. we have tons of food in the freezer (went to sams last week) i told all my family to come here and we can grill.....eat until it is gone....lol

Well if you come here plz let me know! I want to see yall! Not under these circumstances but would love to see you... I pray it does not come to that but I know they are talking about mandatory evacuations on the Bunkie area this afternoon... Their pastor cancelled church and they were told to batton down the hatches there too :(

I am assuming your staying with your friends I know here right? If so message me somehow and I will get to you if you come this way and say hey. Praying!

[Esther]

May I ask where are you?

China

[Esther]

Weather channel is now saying landfall is possible by 9am Monday. Much earlier than the 2pm landfall they have been saying before. Seems the storm has picked up a little speed.

About an hour ago I saw they moved it up to 8 A.M.

[CC1]

The good news about the storm moving faster than they had predicted is that it may not have time to pick up strength so may hit land as a weaker cat 3 than the strong cat 3 or cat 4 they have been thinking.

It has already slowed from a cat 4 down to a cat 3.

[AmazingGrace]

I wish CC they just said here they think it will still go back up to a cat 4

[AmazingGrace]

I do have to say this... It may be a different story being actually there but I have been rotating between the weather channel and foxnews and it appears that New Orleans has totally handled this differently so far and I am very proud of how it appears to be moving so smoothly so far. God bless all in the path of this storm!

[Esther]

The good news about the storm moving faster than they had predicted is that it may not have time to pick up strength so may hit land as a weaker cat 3 than the strong cat 3 or cat 4 they have been thinking.

It has already slowed from a cat 4 down to a cat 3.

The weather channel is saying it may be a Cat 2 when it hits land.

It has weaken some more!!!

Praise Jesus!!!

[Esther]

The wind is just now beginning to pick up just a little bit. :)

[Sister Alvear]

Now Esther you are in China...

[Scott Hutchinson]

I saw alot of MS. and LA. tags on cars going on HWY. 43 on the way to SS. this morning,and leaving church I saw alot as well.

[jdm05]

I've been praying for all of you out there.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Thank you,as we all need the prayers.

[AmazingGrace]

Now Esther you are in China...


LOL China Texas

[Esther]

Now Esther you are in China...

Yes, China, Tx.

[Sherri]

Yes, China, Tx.I'm glad you cleared that up, because I have thought before that you lived in CHINA, the country. But then I have seen other things you've said and couldn't figure it all out.

[Esther]

I'm glad you cleared that up, because I have thought before that you lived in CHINA, the country. But then I have seen other things you've said and couldn't figure it all out.

Oh, lol, you have missed my many post about TEXAS! lol :) :friend

[Esther]

After deciding to stay I went to top off my car and the line for the restroom was longer than the line for gas. :)

Oh I remember that experience! Horrible!!!

BTW...if you ever get caught in an evacuation, be sure and take your own paper with you. :)

[NLYP]

I have the new house secure...the rental house boarded up and the funeral home as safe as I can make it....we are leaving.... Please pray.

[Sherri]

I have the new house secure...the rental house boarded up and the funeral home as safe as I can make it....we are leaving.... Please pray.Are you coming to TN?

[NLYP]

Are you coming to TN?

NO.... I just cant this time.... I need to stay close in case of fatalities...
May be sending Tiff and the boys to I Aint Movings...house.

[Rhoni]

Is all of Houston evacuating?

[Esther]

Is all of Houston evacuating?

No. folks for La have evacuated TO Houston. Many of the hotels are full.

One sad report is a family left La with reservations for two rooms and because they didn't get there in time due to the 5 mph traffic, bumper to bumper, their rooms were released to someone else.

Although I thought IF you gave a cc they would hold your rooms???

[Rhoni]

No. folks for La have evacuated TO Houston. Many of the hotels are full.

One sad report is a family left La with reservations for two rooms and because they didn't get there in time due to the 5 mph traffic, bumper to bumper, their rooms were released to someone else.

Although I thought IF you gave a cc they would hold your rooms???

I guess in case of national disasters it is first come first serve.

[Rhoni]

During Katrina I evacuated to Atlanta and what should have been a 6 hour trip was approx. 16 hours and only premium fuel available. I decided next time to stay and weather it out. so to speak.

[Blubayou]

Just heard from a friend in Orange TX. They are under mandatory evacuation and decided to leave. They left 2 hours ago and have traveled 20 miles!!!!!!! They hope to make Austin sometime tonight.

[Esther]

Just heard from a friend in Orange TX. They are under mandatory evacuation and decided to leave. They left 2 hours ago and have traveled 20 miles!!!!!!! They hope to make Austin sometime tonight.

Yes, Orange County, Jefferson County, and Hardin County all are under mandatory evacuation. We however, are not heeding that. We don't think it is necessary as the storm has down graded PLUS it is going further east than originally predicted.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Here is the latest from our neck of the woods.http://wkrg.com

[Margies3]

Our church prayed today that this hurricane would just fall apart out in the Gulf. I'm sure we are not the only ones praying that.

[jezebelslayer]

Praying for all those living in the path of this storm. It's been very windy and the rains have started here on the southwest coast of Florida. I can't imagine what is in store for those living near where this storm makes landfall. Be safe all. Let us hear from you all as soon as you can after this is all over.

[Cindy]

The Red Cross has set up here in Mineola. We already have some evacuees, I saw them this morning on my way to church. Praying for all to be safe.

[Scott Hutchinson]

It's starting to rain here kinda hard right now.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I proably should leave now in case the power goes out.Luv you all.

[Esther]

They have changed our area from a watch to a warning. They are now saying the storm could go more west and be much closer to us.

The eye of the storm is NOT very well formed at this time and when it reforms I guess they will know more as to which direction it will take.

I pray we will be safe and believe that God's hand of protection is upon us.

Thanks for all your prayers.

P.S. IF you don't see me on for awhile later it COULD be we are out of electricity.

When Rita came through my neighbor said it took them 30 days to be able to get back in. :(

[Blubayou]

We are still following the news in BR and NO. I will do my best to keep everyone updated.

[Tina]

Our church prayed today that this hurricane would just fall apart out in the Gulf. I'm sure we are not the only ones praying that.

We've been praying the same thing here.... God could just speak peace, and the storm would have to obey.

[Blubayou]

Just heard from our church. They are offering the church fellowship center for any members that need to evacuate. There are several that are taking them up on it, because of so many low lying areas. God Bless to all- we covet your prayers- Everyone stay safe!

[Joie]

Blu.. Always looking for your posts... know you will have the latest updates.

My daughter and her dh went on to Mobile from Bogalusa with a flight out tomorrow which has now been canceled. They are at the Radisson downtown Mobile.. Pray they are in a safe place.

Tks to all for prayers and updates.

[Blubayou]

Joie- I was wondering about your relatives. I remember the reunion in Bogalusa. We have relatives in Franklinton- My husband's niece and nephew pastor the church at Stateline. I am glad they are safe. I feel sure they will be OK in Mobile. The latest word I got from my niece and nephew in NO is that they got out this morning.

[LaGirl]

looks like the first round of rain about to hit new orleans. black black clouds.

[LaGirl]

Well if you come here plz let me know! I want to see yall! Not under these circumstances but would love to see you... I pray it does not come to that but I know they are talking about mandatory evacuations on the Bunkie area this afternoon... Their pastor cancelled church and they were told to batton down the hatches there too :(

I am assuming your staying with your friends I know here right? If so message me somehow and I will get to you if you come this way and say hey. Praying!

we will go if we do not have electricity. i think you know them.. she just had a baby 2 weeks ago. if we come i will let you know. would love to see ya!

[RevDWW]

Just finished taping up and boarding windows. Prayed for every tree on my lot, prayed over the house and family. I've done what I can now it's up to the Lord to do His thing.

As of 8pm there is a dusk till dawn curfew and the national Guard will be in control. I live two blocks from the Police station, in Oakdale, and went over after getting home from church to see if there was a mandatory evacuation. There is. I was told I can stay but there will be no help from Fire, Police, or Emergency personal. I guess we really have to trust the Lord. I'll try to keep posting as long as there is electricity. We are staying at home.

We prayed at Church this morning that the Lord would calm Gustav and now he's down from a cat 4 to a low cat 3.

Watching and waiting.

[LaGirl]

tornado warnings issued for jefferson parish area

[Blubayou]

We may have caught a break with this storm. There is a ring of dry air that has circled around the storm that is keeping it from strengthening. Thank you God for hearing our Prayers. It is still a serious storm, and will be a strong Cat2 or a weak Cat 3. The pressure is increasing but the winds are not. This is according to WWL in New Orleans.

[Sister Alvear]

still praying for you folks and as you can keep us informed.

[RevDWW]

We may have caught a break with this storm. There is a ring of dry air that has circled around the storm that is keeping it from strengthening. Thank you God for hearing our Prayers. It is still a serious storm, and will be a strong Cat2 or a weak Cat 3. The pressure is increasing but the winds are not. This is according to WWL in New Orleans.

WOW, what an awesome GOD!!!!!!!!

[Tina]

Still praying here....

Did everyone share contact info with someone?

[Blubayou]

Yes we do! If you can get LPB Public Broadcasting Station, they are broadcasting the WWL newscoverage round the clock.

[mizpeh]

We prayed at Church this morning that the Lord would calm Gustav and now he's down from a cat 4 to a low cat 3.

Watching and waiting.God bless and keep you and your family and all the children of God in that area.

I've been praying the same thing, calm the storm and have mercy upon you all. I've been feeling the presence of the Lord with each prayer. Thank you Lord.

[Sister Alvear]

Is there somewhere on the net that is covering the storm?

[LaGirl]

right now it looks like it will hit west of NO....morgan city and houma areas.

[LaGirl]

Is there somewhere on the net that is covering the storm?

www.foxnews.com
www.weather.com

[LaGirl]

Just finished taping up and boarding windows. Prayed for every tree on my lot, prayed over the house and family. I've done what I can now it's up to the Lord to do His thing.

As of 8pm there is a dusk till dawn curfew and the national Guard will be in control. I live two blocks from the Police station, in Oakdale, and went over after getting home from church to see if there was a mandatory evacuation. There is. I was told I can stay but there will be no help from Fire, Police, or Emergency personal. I guess we really have to trust the Lord. I'll try to keep posting as long as there is electricity. We are staying at home.

We prayed at Church this morning that the Lord would calm Gustav and now he's down from a cat 4 to a low cat 3.

Watching and waiting.

what city r u in?

[Tina]

Is there somewhere on the net that is covering the storm?

These are some links I've picked up from threads on another forum that's tracking the storm.



www.hamweather.com

http://www.myfoxhurricane.com

This is a link to all four news coverages in New Orleans. It's interesting to get a local news aspect of what is going on. http://www.maroonspoon.com/wx/gustav.html



Also if anyone needs a place to go and wants to evacuate to North MS, our church has opened it's campground facility this evening. You can PM me for info.

[Blubayou]

Is there somewhere on the net that is covering the storm?

you can also go to wwl.com

[RevDWW]

what city r u in?

The big city of Oakdale........:ursofunny

[Sister Alvear]

thanks for the channels.

[jediwill83]

Well, we live in a little crackerbox trailer so we got some supplies and stuff and loaded the vehicles and we are camped out at the fellowship hall cause its built like a tank.I was up north during Katrina and Rita and am not looking forward to being this far down south for this...but I feel like everything will be fine.

[Sister Alvear]

I am concerned about you guys...

[AmazingGrace]

The storm is now down to a cat 2 w 110 mile per hour winds... the eye should be in soon they are saying,

The leevies are not being breached in new orleans at this time which is a good thing however the surges are beginning to top them... its not near as bad yet as it was in Katrina ... yet.... there for now is just a lot of sign damage and some windows etc in NO... the damage so far appears to be in the french quarter only really...

There are tons of tornados from florida to Miss.. so pray for them also....

There is also a new tropical depression... Ike forming :(

The worst part of this storm currently is expected to hit in the next hour as far as the actual eye...

The reason no one has posted is probably a lack of power.. just thought id let you know Sis Alvear.

[AmazingGrace]

They have just reported that there was just a barge that somehow broke loose and is in the industrial canal and the coast guard is going to attempt to get it because this is what happened in Katrina that broke the leevie... they are trying to find and fix this now.

[AmazingGrace]

Major landfall expected in the next 30 min

[Sister Alvear]

praying for you folks...thanks for the update.

[Tina]

I've only heard bits and pieces of the news this morning, is it correct that this made landfall as a Cat 3, and has weakened to a Cat 2?

[Michael Phelps]

I've only heard bits and pieces of the news this morning, is it correct that this made landfall as a Cat 3, and has weakened to a Cat 2?

Yes, it is currently a Cat 2 with winds of 110 mph.

[AmazingGrace]

I've only heard bits and pieces of the news this morning, is it correct that this made landfall as a Cat 3, and has weakened to a Cat 2?

It has not made total landfall yet but yes it is a cat 2 right now... the outter bands have but not the eye

[AmazingGrace]

They are now confirming that it is not just 1 barge but there are a total of 3 vessels loose in the canal. One is banging against the sewer system and they are trying to remove it from the sides and restrain it so that it does not breech... they have now just found a person in the water... (ok they got the person out of the water)

[Michael Phelps]

I can't stand Geraldo Rivera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Argh!

[Sister Alvear]

Hurricane Gustav makes landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana. just popped up on my computer...don´t know if this is correct.

[AmazingGrace]

Hurricane Gustav makes landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana. just popped up on my computer...don´t know if this is correct.

Yes maam it is fixing to right now apparently... do you know where Houma La is? Its right in that area

[AmazingGrace]

I can't stand Geraldo Rivera!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Argh!

I know! Isnt there FAA rules against what he was yelling?! LOL

[Michael Phelps]

I know! Isnt there FAA rules against what he was yelling?! LOL

Just another part of his "act". What a moron.

Apparently, the guy was trying to secure the fuel tank, and had a life jacket on. But, now he's going to investigate the guy's background, lol!!!!!

[AmazingGrace]

Just another part of his "act". What a moron.

Apparently, the guy was trying to secure the fuel tank, and had a life jacket on.

Yes sorry I forgot to add that to my post... GRRR I cant stand him either but they have better coverage than twc

[AmazingGrace]

The chic on here is almost as bad as him! Oh the drama! I wanna say honey just hush and let us watch! LOL

One of the vessels has been contained

[Michael Phelps]

The chic on here is almost as bad as him! Oh the drama! I wanna say honey just hush and let us watch! LOL

One of the vessels has been contained

I agree. The storm itself is dramatic enough, but now they have to jump on every little thing and make it a HUGE story. That's why one of the engineers who went in with a life vest on to secure a fuel tank suddenly became "SOMEONE IN THE WATER, BLANKETY BLANK, THEY NEED TO BE RESCUED!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I'm a bit cynical, can you tell? Lol.

[RevDWW]

Clouding up in Oakdale. Sprinkles of rain. Expecting the storm to reach us later today or early tomorrow. They are saying winds here could reach in the 70 with higher gust. We've prayed over the house and all the trees in the yard. :praying

If you have time there are 3 huge pine trees, two in my yard and one in the neighbors, well within crushing either house , that could use an angel to make sure they don't blow over. We are trusting too the God of all creation and the Master over every storm, to watch over us and keep us safe.


Waiting for the wind! :whistle

Blessings

[AmazingGrace]

I agree. The storm itself is dramatic enough, but now they have to jump on every little thing and make it a HUGE story. That's why one of the engineers who went in with a life vest on to secure a fuel tank suddenly became "SOMEONE IN THE WATER, BLANKETY BLANK, THEY NEED TO BE RESCUED!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I'm a bit cynical, can you tell? Lol.

I am the same way! I just hate it!

[AmazingGrace]

Clouding up in Oakdale. Sprinkles of rain. Expecting the storm to reach us later today or early tomorrow. They are saying winds here could reach in the 70 with higher gust. We've prayed over the house and all the trees in the yard. :praying

If you have time there are 3 huge pine trees, two in my yard and one in the neighbors, well within crushing either house , that could use an angel to make sure they don't blow over. We are trusting too the God of all creation and the Master over every storm, to watch over us and keep us safe.


Waiting for the wind! :whistle

Blessings

We are praying!

One yr when one of the bad ones hit one of my friends house in Florida.. they had the same issue.. so he went out and moved all the vehicles... but first he prayed about it... because there was literally no really safe place for them to go as he had stayed behind too long to help all of their elderly neighbors get ready for the storm... they then went around and prayed over the house and all the trees and then when he went to move the cars he prayed over that too... he moved one and then he felt God told him to move his suburban to the other side of the house.. A side the wind shouldnt have hit bad... that suburban took the brunt of a 100 ft tree that otherwise would have landed in the living room of their home! :)

[AmazingGrace]

Ok Mike... since apparently your watching it... I have to run to the store in about 15 min... if they say anything about Tx and when they expect it to hit the Houston area etc... plz let me know plzzzzz LOL....

Hate leaving as I have so many friends and family in the paths of this but we gotta eat!

[Sister Alvear]

Close to New Orleans isn´t it?

[Michael Phelps]

Ok Mike... since apparently your watching it... I have to run to the store in about 15 min... if they say anything about Tx and when they expect it to hit the Houston area etc... plz let me know plzzzzz LOL....

Hate leaving as I have so many friends and family in the paths of this but we gotta eat!

Will do.

[Esther]

The Houston station this morning said Houston and Beaumont seems to have missed the storm.

Hope he is right. :)

[RevDWW]

Close to New Orleans isn´t it?

Came in to the west of N.O. They'll be having issues but not like Katrina.

[Blubayou]

Just watching the news out of New Orleans. They are having problems with over flow of some of the flood walls, but not like they feared. The West Bank which was a real area of concern, does not seem to be having the problems that they anticipated. Of course this is not over with- if you recall- with Katrina- we did not have problems until several hours after the storm passed by. They are having some real issues with tornadoes in Ms, AL and around BR. Keep praying saints!!!!!!!

[RevDWW]

Starting to rain harder here. Was told we might get upwards of 20" on rain. Thank God for a house up on piers.

[Scott Hutchinson]

I understand this thing it land about 9:30 this morning in a little fishing town west of N.O. I understand the damage was not as bad as it could have been.

[AmazingGrace]

ROFL!!!! Geraldo is giving account of what happened earlier again .....I have now decided he is our new Drama Queen!!!!

They did edit out all of his cursing this time though! LOL

But the guy that set it up said... Oh lets have Geraldo give us the account of this wonderful rescue earlier today LOL

[rgcraig]

I noticed MSNBC was saying the Industrial Canal "could blow at any minute" and Fox and the weather channel were saying all was fine - - - it is funny how the spin can be put on news.

[AmazingGrace]

I noticed MSNBC was saying the Industrial Canal "could blow at any minute" and Fox and the weather channel were saying all was fine - - - it is funny how the spin can be put on news.

Yea I know... I have been watching 3 different channels because of that and then getting calls from all over that area surprisingly my cousin who is right by the gulf of mex in Ms still has power and all... They have a flooded front yard and 2 trees down and all of their power LOL

[AmazingGrace]

I noticed MSNBC was saying the Industrial Canal "could blow at any minute" and Fox and the weather channel were saying all was fine - - - it is funny how the spin can be put on news.

Jindal said that they seemed ok now too but then someone else on TWC I think said peak time would be around 3 then we would know for sure

[Esther]

The wind is picking up here. What we get may come in at night. :(

Not expecting much, some wind and rain.

I'm glad we didn't evacuate with the masses. :)

Of course, there is always the possiblity of tornadoes, but the interesting thing is where we WHERE going is going to get the brunt of the storm compared to us.

My Mom has LOTS of very TALL trees! I pray they are safe!

[Blubayou]

Just talked to my Parents in Baton Rouge- They live in on a 3 acre lot with lots of trees- They have been getting 60 to 90 mile and hour wind gust and have 6 trees down. No trees have hit the house yet. He sounded pretty shaky- said this was the worse that BR had gotten in several years. Of course there is no electricity and there is a curfew. No one is allowed on the road.

[Whole Hearted]

Just talked to my Parents in Baton Rouge- They live in on a 3 acre lot with lots of trees- They have been getting 60 to 90 mile and hour wind gust and have 6 trees down. No trees have hit the house yet. He sounded pretty shaky- said this was the worse that BR had gotten in several years. Of course there is no electricity and there is a curfew. No one is allowed on the road.

I pray that they don't get any trees on their home or any damaged to it, and also for their safety.

[Sandra]

Just talked to my Parents in Baton Rouge- They live in on a 3 acre lot with lots of trees- They have been getting 60 to 90 mile and hour wind gust and have 6 trees down. No trees have hit the house yet. He sounded pretty shaky- said this was the worse that BR had gotten in several years. Of course there is no electricity and there is a curfew. No one is allowed on the road.

we are at home,we live off of highland road. we have no electricity and the wind is unreal.. thank God for this generator :)

[Sister Alvear]

we are at home,we live off of highland road. we have no electricity and the wind is unreal.. thank God for this generator :)


Thank God for the generator! We are praying for all you folks in the area of the storm.

[dansamy]

I'm in Mobile, AL and we all breathed a huge sigh of relief. To whomever had family stuck in one of our downtown hotels, I'm sure they're quite fine. Water Street probably has flood water over it.

[Scott Hutchinson]

HEY DANSAMY was there a tornado in Mobile today ?

[Blubayou]

Talked with my parents again. They are without electricity- and have 8 trees down. They are safe, but hot and dark. They are going to our house tomorrow and set up the generator. My sister has twelve trees down at her house. According to the news they had winds 92 miles an hour in Baton Rouge.

[Whole Hearted]

Talked with my parents again. They are without electricity- and have 8 trees down. They are safe, but hot and dark. They are going to our house tomorrow and set up the generator. My sister has twelve trees down at her house. According to the news they had winds 92 miles an hour in Baton Rouge.

Glad all are safe.

[Blubayou]

Thank you all for your prayers during this time. I give God all the glory!

[Cindy]

Amen, and continuing prayers for all that may be affected by this storm.

[LaGirl]

we still have electricity as of now. the bad stuff should hit in a couple of hours (maybe). it is raining and the wind is very strong!

[AmazingGrace]

LaGirl... do you still have power and how did things go there last night?

We are getting some side effects of it now... our high went from being predicted at 95 to maybe 88 and its kind of cloudy and a 50% chance of rain other than that nothing big here..

I have some friends in the Marksville area who had some flooding and one in the Alexandria area who lost part of their roof... and one in Lafayette who also got some pretty bad flooding... but thank God that was the most of the damage for those who we knew there.

[Sister Alvear]

continue praying for you folks.

[Esther]

I can not reach my dad in Alexandria, apparently the phone lines are down. There are no trees in his yard so the roof is the only thing that may blow. He is nearly 80 so I am praying he is safe.

The storm is nearing Shreveport where my brother and mom live. They have tons of trees and my brother lives in a doublewide next to my mom's old house.

I pray all is well for them as well, since one of their daughters and her four children is staying with them.

[Blubayou]

I can tell you that Shreveport got gust of about 35 miles per hour and a couple of inches of rain. It really was not bad here. I think central LA got hit pretty hard.

[AmazingGrace]

Yes Central La got hit pretty bad last night. The phones are pretty much all down for the most part from Alexandria to Hessmer and Marksville... Most of the power is out too... Trees down and a lot of crops ruined. My best friend lives there and her husband installs and repairs highlines. He called me on his way to Lafayette to start repairs. Oppolusus (sp) is the only place he was able to get any cell signal. He said they didnt look like they got hit that bad in OP but that was just from the highway and all he saw was some trees down.

[Blubayou]

I know I have been trying to call BR the last couple of hours and I cannot get through.

[StillStanding]

My prayers are with all of the LA folks today, that things get quickly back to normal! :praying

[AmazingGrace]

I know I have been trying to call BR the last couple of hours and I cannot get through.

Brian told me that his boss said all phones are out on 49 all the way from top to bottom :( And BR and NO.... So it may be a while and I hate that!!! I am not a patient person LOL

[Tina]

I know I have been trying to call BR the last couple of hours and I cannot get through.

Brian told me that his boss said all phones are out on 49 all the way from top to bottom :( And BR and NO.... So it may be a while and I hate that!!! I am not a patient person LOL

I don't know how much more damage they got after 9:15pm last night, but I talked to a friend of mine in Baton Rouge at that time last night. She said that Baton Rouge had gotten more damage from Gustav than from any other hurricane before (Andrew, Katrina & Rita) because Gustav had longer periods of higher sustained winds. I haven't talked to her this morning, and had planned to attempt to reach her later this afternoon. She told me she would be busy most of the morning and I didn't want to try then. I'll let y'all know if I'm able to reach her.

[dansamy]

Scott, yeah we had a couple in Mobile Co and in Baldwin Co. They kept interrupting regular programs to tell us where the tornadoes were.

[LaGirl]

LaGirl... do you still have power and how did things go there last night?

We are getting some side effects of it now... our high went from being predicted at 95 to maybe 88 and its kind of cloudy and a 50% chance of rain other than that nothing big here..

I have some friends in the Marksville area who had some flooding and one in the Alexandria area who lost part of their roof... and one in Lafayette who also got some pretty bad flooding... but thank God that was the most of the damage for those who we knew there.

we never lost power...PRAISE THE LORD!!! we are still getting tons of rain. we had very high winds. everything here is good...other than all this rain....lol

[tstew]

we never lost power...PRAISE THE LORD!!! we are still getting tons of rain. we had very high winds. everything here is good...other than all this rain....lol

I'm glad to hear that you all came through okay.

[Pressing-On]

Watching Ike now.

[RevDWW]

I drove in to Alex from Oakdale this morning and there is a lot of flooding. WE have water standing in our front and back yard, although it not very deep nor are we in danger of it coming into the house. Trees are down along with power lines. A lot of street flooding in Alex, glad I have a hig riding 4X4 Ford F150........:nod

We got power back last night around 10:30 PM. What a relief. I rigged up a Marine battery and a 750 Watt power inverter to run a fan to circulate the air while we slept. WE had no damage to the house that I can tell.

Thank you Jesus!!!!!

[LaGirl]

I drove in to Alex from Oakdale this morning and there is a lot of flooding. WE have water standing in our front and back yard, although it not very deep nor are we in danger of it coming into the house. Trees are down along with power lines. A lot of street flooding in Alex, glad I have a hig riding 4X4 Ford F150........:nod

We got power back last night around 10:30 PM. What a relief. I rigged up a Marine battery and a 750 Watt power inverter to run a fan to circulate the air while we slept. WE had no damage to the house that I can tell.

Thank you Jesus!!!!!

dont you HATE being without electricity!!!!! I DO!!!!!!!!! glad yall are okay.

[RevDWW]

dont you HATE being without electricity!!!!! I DO!!!!!!!!! glad yall are okay.

Blue skys and birds singing in Alex. Still lots of water in the roads though!

[rgcraig]

Glad to hear the good reports - hope everyone else is doing okay too!

It finally made it's way to Memphis - we had winds yesterday and rain today.

[Blubayou]

Just talked to Baton Rouge- They are still without power and may be without power for 2 to 4 weeks. Right now there are 4 gas stations open in all of BR- You can just imagine the lines for gas. We are staying up in Shreveport at least until Sunday. Family has gone to our house, checked on everything no damage and emptied out our freezer and fridge. They are concerned about flooding of many of the rivers in BR. You can hear the hum of generators and chainsaws throughout the city as long as the gasoline last.

[rgcraig]

Just talked to Baton Rouge- They are still without power and may be without power for 2 to 4 weeks. Right now there are 4 gas stations open in all of BR- You can just imagine the lines for gas. We are staying up in Shreveport at least until Sunday. Family has gone to our house, checked on everything no damage and emptied out our freezer and fridge. They are concerned about flooding of many of the rivers in BR. You can hear the hum of generators and chainsaws throughout the city as long as the gasoline last.

I know that's terrible, but it could have been a lot worse. At least they aren't looking for bodies.

[Blubayou]

I agree- The evacuation was very successful and that is why we are not having a search and rescue mission. I just hope that people will remember that evacuation is the key. I have already talked to several people that said - I am not leaving next time. Well, that is just asking for disaster. If we are going to live in the area that is affected by hurricanes, we have to respect them and get out of their way.

[Cindy]

Glad all are okay and little damage. Thank you Jesus.
It rained here all day and night and is raining again today, and the temps are much cooler.

[HeavenlyOne]

Can you believe the complaints that are coming from the ungrateful idiots who are now blaming the officials for forcing them to evacuate for nothing???

I say leave them to their destiny next time. The smart people can get out faster.

[MissBrattified]

My sister told me yesterday, "You just watch--next time folks will say, 'we're not goin' nowhere--last time they had us evacuate and nothin' happened.'"

[Whole Hearted]

My sister told me yesterday, "You just watch--next time folks will say, 'we're not goin' nowhere--last time they had us evacuate and nothin' happened.'"

And they will belose of life and they can blame the government.

[HeavenlyOne]

My sister told me yesterday, "You just watch--next time folks will say, 'we're not goin' nowhere--last time they had us evacuate and nothin' happened.'"

The government got the blame three years ago when they did nothing.

So this time, they want to make sure that the fewest lives are lost. They won.

And the people still complain.

Personally, and speaking as someone who has NEVER been in a hurricane of any type (except the aftermath, when it moves inland five days later like I'll be seeing tomorrow), I'd rather be inconvenienced for nothing than think it's no big deal and lose my life or the lives of my children.

[Pressing-On]

Ike is a category 4.

[HeavenlyOne]

Ike is a category 4.

Yep! Look out! Looks like he'll be getting stronger too.

[Pressing-On]

Yep! Look out! Looks like he'll be getting stronger too.

Just saw another update. Ike is projected to turn up and hit Florida NOT entering the Gulf.