Posted by No/ta/ry/2u on 9/12/08 6:47pm
Msg #264122

Hurricane Ike Getting Closer

Getting closer to home here in Crosby Texas. The wind gusts are at least 35 mph now and boy do those trees sway.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 9/12/08 6:50pm
Msg #264123

Please, please stay safe.
Am watching Galveston on TV and I cannot believe some folks are choosing to stay, even though they are warned it could be certain death.

How far are you from Galveston????

Reply by MistarellaFL on 9/12/08 7:17pm
Msg #264125

Take Care Texans

Ike is bigger than your state.
I am thinking of Brenda, too.
Although 150 miles inland, she is right in it's path. She is going to see some weather, for sure.
I worry for all of you, esp. those people who decide to stay.
We are prayng for your safety.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 9/12/08 8:26pm
Msg #264129

Here's a link for a weather.com interactive map

http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/map/interactive/USTX0270?from=36hr_tropWx_driving&zoom=6&interactiveMapLayer=radar&animation=true

Reply by Becca_FL on 9/12/08 8:39pm
Msg #264130

I like wunderground.com They show all tracks and

storm surge models. Lots of kewl stuff for those of us that become armchair or wanabe meteorologists when tropical storms and hurricanes form.

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200809.html

Reply by MistarellaFL on 9/12/08 8:45pm
Msg #264133

I like that even better, thanks! n/m

Reply by JK/TX on 9/12/08 8:39pm
Msg #264131

Re: Hurricane Ike Getting Closer-No/ta/ry/2u

Crosby.....Gosh, why did you stay?

My daughter is in the inland path (Bullard/Tyler/Palestine) and I'm worried about her and family..... I don't think I have ever seen a storm the size of Tx hit the state of Tx and I have been here since the late 70's....

I'm in the DFW area so we will get the weakest winds/rain..... hopefully.

Be Safe!

Reply by BrendaTx on 9/13/08 5:33am
Msg #264143

All good here in College Station

Evacuees are safe and dry here in the heart of Texas.

Reply by notaryinmo on 9/13/08 6:51am
Msg #264144

Re: All good here in College Station

Good to hear Brenda! Hopefully Ike won't come in that far inland. Keeping fingers crossed and prayers open for all those in Ike's path

Reply by BrendaTx on 9/13/08 6:58am
Msg #264145

Re: All good here in College Station

**Hopefully Ike won't come in that far inland. **

It's passing to the east of us. Winds are at 40 mph here at the moment.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 9/13/08 7:47am
Msg #264150

Re: All good here in College Station

Glad you are OK and tx for checking in.

Reply by jba/fl on 9/13/08 8:08am
Msg #264151

Re: All good for Sealy relative - said windy! n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 9/14/08 11:02am
Msg #264220

Glad if Sealy has power!

We haven't lost it here for me than five min. yesterday morning however some of my co-workers may be coming to shower later because they don't have water or power.