OkieEric Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 The eye on this thing is 60 miles across. Looks like everyone will get to see what the eye of a hurricane looks like.Sheesh...and at that width, you'd think it last for quite a while. Let's all meet for a quick drink somewhere at halftimeBut seriously, I thought I read (message board?) that the lack of a clean eye with Ike means that we won't get the typical calm. Anyone know? The eye is visible now, but you have to wonder if it will hold until over Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE ED EMMETT, MAYOR BILL WHITE ENACT A CURFEW FOR PORTIONS OF HARRIS COUNTY AND HOUSTON IN THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ZONEHarris County Judge Ed Emmett and Mayor Bill White enacted a curfew for those portions of Harris County and Houston within the mandatory evacuation zones listed below:o 77058o 77059o 77062o 77520o 77546o 77571o 77586o 77598o 77507These areas were evacuated earlier because of high water expected as a result of Hurricane Ike. Curfew is in place for the following days and times:7 p.m. - 6 a.m. Friday night - Saturday morning Saturday night - Sunday morning Anyone found outdoors in the mandatory evacuation area during curfew may be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I guess tell them to go to Ball High School if they can. Can't say they weren't given plenty of warning. It'll put rescuers lives at risk if they need help.They're idiots because they didn't get out when this was supposed to have become a major hurricane. It's only a Cat 2. They aren't going to wash away. And they're on the third floor, so they'll probably be among the few people in Galveston whose homes are completely undamaged. I'm actually starting to regret not being there, in all honesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 What is with the bear? Did I miss something?Yes, you missed something. The world has a new hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 there was just a loud explosion over here. winds recently picked up and i'll bet branches got caught in a transformer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Sheesh...and at that width, you'd think it last for quite a while. Let's all meet for a quick drink somewhere at halftimeBut seriously, I thought I read (message board?) that the lack of a clean eye with Ike means that we won't get the typical calm. Anyone know? The eye is visible now, but you have to wonder if it will hold until over HoustonThere were several meteorogical morons on some forums claiming there was no eye. But, one of the local guys stated that it was merely not visible to satellite due to some cloud cover. It was always there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooch Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Good one editor. Well played! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 There were several meteorogical morons on some forums claiming there was no eye. But, one of the local guys stated that it was merely not visible to satellite due to some cloud cover. It was always there.I heard the same thing - that the storm always had an eye. You could even see it briefly coming off of Cuba on the radar images when the infrared didn't show one. Just curious as to if we're really get that complete calmMy power just popped off in Montrose for a few seconds. That doesn't bode well for later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 IKE IS STRENGTHENING! The eye is becoming tigher and squalls are filling in around the center... sure sign of strengthening... definitely a chance this comes in as a Category 3.Working in southeast Houston... riding the storm out here... lights are flickering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 If I hear the term "Hunker Down" one more time I think I'm going to shoot my television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 HUNKER DOWN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cottonmather0 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 IKE IS STRENGTHENING! The eye is becoming tigher and squalls are filling in around the center... sure sign of strengthening... definitely a chance this comes in as a Category 3.Working in southeast Houston... riding the storm out here... lights are flickering.Lights are flickering here, too. I am a little bit surprised by this already so early in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Geraldo said a fourth of the Balinese Room is already gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 We had one light flicker a while ago, and winds are gusting, I'd say, around 30.Is everyone else getting phone calls and texts from your friends all over? Just got off the horn with my friend in San Francisco I haven't talked to in a month. We must be getting good coverage in the national media.Were there any more updates on that stranded freighter out in the gulf? I heard a euro station with a spotty interview with the captain a couple of hours ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 We had one light flicker a while ago, and winds are gusting, I'd say, around 30.Is everyone else getting phone calls and texts from your friends all over?yep. florida, maine, and all over tx from those who evacuated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 We had one light flicker a while ago, and winds are gusting, I'd say, around 30.Is everyone else getting phone calls and texts from your friends all over? Just got off the horn with my friend in San Francisco I haven't talked to in a month. We must be getting good coverage in the national media. Were there any more updates on that stranded freighter out in the gulf? I heard a euro station with a spotty interview with the captain a couple of hours ago. Calls or texts from Dallas, NYC, Raleigh, and of all places....Lubbock. Didn't even know that I knew someone in Lubbock (poor guy). My NYC friend promised to stay up and text me through the storm. How sweet! Yeah, it's a chick. Lubbock dude ain't texting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HtownWxBoy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Lights keep flickering here in my office in south Houston.... near 45 / Beltway 8. Ike is now pushing west to west northwest... the strongest winds are on the eastern side of Ike... this keeps moving west and we may see those winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Our family has been calling all day, asking if we're sure we want to stay. But they don't know anything, all they warn us about is flooding, which is near impossible where we are. So I remind them we're much more likely to be wiped out by the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 So, anyone care to wager whether this thing survives the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Enlighten me about the bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 A chunk of wall has fallen off the Hilton Clear Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 A chunk of wall has fallen off the Hilton Clear Lake.I want pictures - too bad this thing is coming at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Is that shed yours? Or just in the line of fire? If we're talking 80 mph winds, I give it a 50% survival rate.Wind just seriously picked up. I think all the loose debris is out of my trees already. I'm glad I spent all that money having them cut back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 That's my garage. The left side is eaten up by termites, and as I walked by it earlier, the winds kicked up, and I heard it groan. Problem is, the winds were only 25 mph. I probably should pre-call my insurance agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 If 40 percent of people in Galveston stayed behind, how many of those 23,000 won't survive the night? Stupid Texans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 A friend made this. I hope Ike knows that Tina isn't gonna be here 'till October...and even then, we don't want him. How about this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 That's my garage. The left side is eaten up by termites, and as I walked by it earlier, the winds kicked up, and I heard it groan. Problem is, the winds were only 25 mph.I probably should pre-call my insurance agent. Tell you what, if it makes it through with roof AND doors intact, I've got your tab at the next haif drinking event. Provided I don't have window blow-out that ruins my 90 year old oak and mahogany floors. Or displaces me longer-term. we just checked the weatherbug available on i-phones/touches; it gets a read at UofH. Sustained at 20 here, gusts now over 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 One of the weather underground sites in the Heights just hit 43 mph.And yeah, if those doors make it, I'll be stunned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 best of luck to all of you. my power just went out. i'll be signing off in about 5 mins. have a laptop however not sure i want to use power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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