Members Roman Posted August 31, 2008 Members Share Posted August 31, 2008 Good Luck, Be Safe.........And God Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tishy Posted August 31, 2008 Members Share Posted August 31, 2008 Please be safe everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted August 31, 2008 Members Share Posted August 31, 2008 It is expected to hit the coast as a category 3 hurricane: Winds 111-130 mph (96-113 kt or 178-209 km/hr). Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal. Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large trees blown down. Mobile homes and poorly constructed signs are destroyed. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by battering from floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 ft above mean sea level may be flooded inland 8 miles (13 km) or more. Evacuation of low-lying residences with several blocks of the shoreline may be required. Hurricanes Jeanne and Ivan of 2004 were Category Three hurricanes when they made landfall in Florida and in Alabama, respectively. Gustav should weaken after the landfall and become a remnant low after 120 hours. Models also indicate no strengthening before the landfall. For the latest on Gustav, check NOAA Watch page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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