Tornados in NOLA and area

[ScoopJohnD]

Hey locals, just saw on the news you got hit with some nasty weather overnight. Is everybody okay? IB and David, Amyloves, Mel, Bream and others. Check in and let us know. I'm sending some good thoughts and prayers your way.

[Corona]

Hey locals, just saw on the news you got hit with some nasty weather overnight. Is everybody okay? IB and David, Amyloves, Mel, Bream and others. Check in and let us know. I'm sending some good thoughts and prayers your way.
damn scoop, hope all is okay down there...I just sent them a message to get on and let us know when they can.

[ScoopJohnD]

damn scoop, hope all is okay down there...I just sent them a message to get on and let us know when they can.

They might not have power right now......and I know Mel and Bream aren't in NOLA but the line of weather I saw was pretty big so they might have been affected as well. Here's the story......

Apparent tornado rips though New Orleans area
2/13/2007, 6:07 a.m. CT

By KEVIN McGILL
The Associated Press *


NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An apparent tornado ripped through the New Orleans area early Tuesday, damaging buildings and knocking out power in Westwego, across the Mississippi River from the city, and two areas of the city itself before heading into Mississippi.

The storm, which hit around 3:30 a.m., tore the roof off a hotel in Westwego. It also damaged roofs in New Orleans.

At least three people were brought to the hospital. Two Westwego residents were injured, but neither was seriously hurt, Mayor Robert Billiot said.

About 16,000 people were without power in New Orleans' Carrolton area, 3,000 in Westwego, and 2,000 in scattered outages in Metairie, west of the city, and eastern New Orleans, a spokesman for Entergy Corp. said.

Trailers overturned in some areas and at least six homes collapsed, officials said.

Two elementary schools in Westwego closed for the day.

Billiot said the storm destroyed dozens of homes and businesses in Westwego. The city opened a shelter at Worley Middle School.

"There is just so much destruction," he said.

Rick Edmonds of Westwego said the wind swept the roof from his home. "I was asleep on the couch and the wind started hitting me in the head," he said. He said his wife, asleep in a bedroom, was cut on the leg.

At one point, emergency workers in New Orleans' uptown neighborhood scrambled to clear a downed magnolia tree so an ambulance could get by.

John Carolan, 50, who lives in the neighborhood, said he was awakened by the storm and got up in time to get into a closet with his wife.

"Ten seconds and it was over," he said.

He said the storm blew furniture on his porch down the street.

Radar data provides "pretty convincing evidence there was a tornado," but a meteorologist was heading to the city to survey damage and assess the storm, said meteorologist Robert Ricks in the National Weather Service office in Slidell.

All the damage appeared to be from one storm cell, he said.

The damage came from storms well ahead of a squall line moving east, he said.

"It should be an improving trend the rest of the day," Ricks said.

[Amyloves...]

Fine in my area. As soon as I saw what happened I knew I better jump on here cause you sweet folks would be worried. Thanks so much. There were some very hard hit areas and the pictures are awful. Jenn lives right near my son's school though and apparently that area is fine however there was a tornado in Gentilly closer to the lake that was very ugly. I need to run but wanted to let you know I was fine and Jenn should be okay too.

[ozzie]

Thanks for letting us know Amyloves...

[windowman]

We are good over here, and grateful. I just spoke to a close friend of mine who lives a few blocks from Jenn and he said his trash can blew over and nothing more, no sirens, no sight of problems. I think seefood lives in the Marigny, which is intact. I don't know where nola lives. It's gonna be a long day, kids. Thanks for your kind thoughts.

[Amyloves...]

Rosetree???? Check in bud. I didn't see any issues in Algiers, but let us know you're good.

The westbank had an area hit hard but it wasn't near his place from what I can tell.

[ozzie]

Cheers windowman... glad you're O.K. Hope the others check in soon and our thoughts are with everyone in the City.

[Amyloves...]

Ms Seebass is good, just got a text reply from him. NOLA lives near Bayou St John area and I think that area is good. I'll feel better if we hear from him though, but I don't have his #.

[where yat brah]

here's the wwl link.

http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl021307tptornado.7b478e14.html

[ScoopJohnD]

Glad to hear the good news, sorry I couldn't remember the names of everybody but you all were in my thoughts.

Keep checking in everyone.

[Lostcajun]

Praying for da loved ones in NOLA. Tornadoes........sheesh. Glad you are safe Amy. Rosetree? Check in friend!!!

[Jada]

Praying for da loved ones in NOLA. Tornadoes........sheesh. Glad you are safe Amy. Rosetree? Check in friend!!!

Amy, glad you and the others are ok, but where is Rosetree? Maybe no power...Rosetree? Where Yat?

[rosetree]

Rosetree's in da house!!!! Thank y'all for your thoughts and concerns. I'm late getting here 'cause I was watching all the newscasts and taking phone calls from relatives. I'm glad that everyone is safe. the tornado went down the street of a couple of my employees, but they are o.k. I can't imagine going through all of the FEMA stuff again for all of those poor people :(

[glinda]

Glad to hear from (almost) everyone that things are OK. We're thinking about our NOLA friends today.

Getting hammered by a blizzard here today, yuck! Comin your way, easterners.

[rosetree]

Hey Amyloves..does your son go to Brother Martin???

[csoul]

Can anyone give me a report on the Uptown area? I'm "geographically challenged", so I don't know if it's been covered here. I have a friend there who I can't reach by cell phone. I know there are a lot of power outages and assume cell service is sketchy. If anyone knows, please let me know.

[rosetree]

Uptown ----the area around Carrolton and Claiborne was hit pretty hard. I think that the path was up Dublin St. which is one block west of Carrolton and continued North towards the lake. That is what I am getting from reports. Where does your friend live, I might be able to be more specific....HTH

[bluesmama]

I'm glad to be hearing from you NOLA folks. I heard about the tornados early this morning and started praying that you were all safe. I feel like I know some of you already ( even thou we haven't met YET).

[steffie]

Just having my morning java and watching the news. Just about burnt myself when I saw the weather report and tornados in NOLA. I hope everyone is safe.
Peace and prayers for everyone

[ibjamn]

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
We are good in our little corner of chilly Gentilly. Orleansnj, I know you said your sister lives in Gentilly Terrace which is closer to the damaged area. Have you heard from her?
So sad that people just getting their houses back together have to go through it all over again!

[Goose]

I'm glad to be hearing from you NOLA folks. I heard about the tornados early this morning and started praying that you were all safe. I feel like I know some of you already ( even thou we haven't met YET).

bluesmama took the words right out of my mouth...

[Lostcajun]

Thanks Jenn and Rosetree for checking in with us all. What a relief! Still praying for those who got damage. WWL's video was very sad with some of the people really looking like they were at the end of their ropes. Wow.

[Amyloves...]

Goose, bluesmama, steffie, and all of you who haven't even met any of us (yet)......thanks so much for your concern. Big hugs for all of you!

Csoul.....let us know more info and we'll try to find out for you.

Orleansnj....let us know about your family.

Rosetree!! Glad you're okay and your employees are safe. Yes, my son's a Crusader. Do you have one there??

[rosetree]

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Rosetree!! Glad you're okay and your employees are safe. Yes, my son's a Crusader. Do you have one there??

Yup, mine's a freshman...do I need to say more!!!:eek: ;)

[tybeedawg]

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
We are good in our little corner of chilly Gentilly. Orleansnj, I know you said your sister lives in Gentilly Terrace which is closer to the damaged area. Have you heard from her?
So sad that people just getting their houses back together have to go through it all over again!

Hey Jenn...just saw the news online and came here to check on y'all. Glad to hear you're okay.

I just found some pics from the berl at y'all's house a couple years ago on an old hard drive of mine...good times!

[Orleansnj]

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
We are good in our little corner of chilly Gentilly. Orleansnj, I know you said your sister lives in Gentilly Terrace which is closer to the damaged area. Have you heard from her?
So sad that people just getting their houses back together have to go through it all over again!

You rock.....I just got off the phone with my mother-in-law (who is living with sister in law post K) - they are fine. A couple of blocks away major damage. Electricity fine until this am - but I suspect that was just crews trying to do repair work or get into the area without more problems.

Friends uptown in Carrollton fine too - just roof damage - but MINOR compare to other people. Lots of trees down - bummer - but they will grow again. Luckily everyone in our group is okay....and overall, it is stunning that more people weren't hurt - but I'm good with that too !!!

I am thrilled that y'all are okay too.....This is the first place I went after talking to family and friends.....

who says the threadheads aren't a family?

[ibjamn]

Hey Jenn...just saw the news online and came here to check on y'all. Glad to hear you're okay.

I just found some pics from the berl at y'all's house a couple years ago on an old hard drive of mine...good times!

Post them please! :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Uptown ----the area around Carrolton and Claiborne was hit pretty hard. I think that the path was up Dublin St. which is one block west of Carrolton and continued North towards the lake. That is what I am getting from reports. Where does your friend live, I might be able to be more specific....HTH


I have a friend in the 900 block of Dublin and she says it apparently hit near Claiborne and went toward the lake... not in her direction.

Edited to add: Sounds like the Maple Leaf/Oak Street area is ok.

[csoul]

Uptown ----the area around Carrolton and Claiborne was hit pretty hard. I think that the path was up Dublin St. which is one block west of Carrolton and continued North towards the lake. That is what I am getting from reports. Where does your friend live, I might be able to be more specific....HTH

Geeze....I've only every been to her home once, and I can't recall the name of the street. I believe we got off the highway on claiborne, though. Dublin sounds familiar. Waiting for mr. soul to get home to see if he remembers. Thanks for the update though. Makes me all the more determined to get in touch with her. I'll let ya' know.
Oh, I'm so glad all the nola threadheads are safe. Lots of prayers & good thoughts comin' at ya'll from Virginia this morning.

[csoul]

Mr. Soul remembers Dante' St. & Spruce. From looking at the map, Dante' is one block from Dublin. Left her a message on her cell phone voice mail. Now we wait......

[ohio]

WHEW! glad to hear most everyone is safe & accounted for

[steeleye]

Glad to hear that all TH's are safe and sound. Let us know if we be of help.

[Jada]

I have a friend in the 900 block of Dublin and she says it apparently hit near Claiborne and went toward the lake... not in her direction.

Edited to add: Sounds like the Maple Leaf/Oak Street area is ok.
Is that Jackie? I thought she had moved...

[rosetree]

Mr. Soul remembers Dante' St. & Spruce. From looking at the map, Dante' is one block from Dublin. Left her a message on her cell phone voice mail. Now we wait......

Seems to me that that area was o.k. A friend on Dublin and Maple said she didn't have damage. That is only a few blocks from your friend. I do know that power is out in the area, so you might want to try cell phones...HTH

[bluedog]

to all of those in the affected areas! Hope all the TH's are safe & sound. Geez will it ever let up there? My husband is in NOLA conduting interviews today and said he saw Fema trailers damaged ... hope there aren't any serious injuries or fatalities. Stay SAFE ya'll!

[where yat brah]

Mr. Soul remembers Dante' St. & Spruce. From looking at the map, Dante' is one block from Dublin. Left her a message on her cell phone voice mail. Now we wait......

I was in NOLA a couple weeks ago and went looking for Brigsten's. Went into a gas station and asked how far down Dante' street was. What street? Dante'. What street? Dante', Dante'. Received 4 blank stares on the people in the store until one of them realized what I was asking for was Dante' (or as they understand it--Dayun,tee). I got back in the car and laughed for a good 10 minutes

Just thought I'd share.

[rosetree]

I was in NOLA a couple weeks ago and went looking for Brigsten's. Went into a gas station and asked how far down Dante' street was. What street? Dante'. What street? Dante', Dante'. Received 4 blank stares on the people in the store until one of them realized what I was asking for was Dante' (or as they understand it--Dayun,tee). I got back in the car and laughed for a good 10 minutes

Just thought I'd share.

...so did you find Brigsten's??

[pokerchick66]

I was in NOLA a couple weeks ago and went looking for Brigsten's. Went into a gas station and asked how far down Dante' street was. What street? Dante'. What street? Dante', Dante'. Received 4 blank stares on the people in the store until one of them realized what I was asking for was Dante' (or as they understand it--Dayun,tee). I got back in the car and laughed for a good 10 minutes

Just thought I'd share.

lmao, that is funny.

How was Brigsten's?

[Carolina Beadhead]

Is that Jackie? I thought she had moved...


She's still there but should be in Lafayette full time in 2 weeks.

[where yat brah]

How was Brigsten's?

Oh, alright. :D :D :D

[Zydekitten]

Thank Buddha that all y'all NOLA T-heads (and hopefully your loved ones) are safe and sound!!!

I just heard about the tornadoes (which I remember well growing up in Georgia/Tennessee) and had to check in with everyone . . .

[deep sigh of relief]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/674032_1.jpg

[Corona]

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers!
We are good in our little corner of chilly Gentilly. Orleansnj, I know you said your sister lives in Gentilly Terrace which is closer to the damaged area. Have you heard from her?
So sad that people just getting their houses back together have to go through it all over again!
So glad everyone is okay girl. I can't believe this happened down there :(
Thoughts and prayers to eveyone that was affected last night.

[Amyloves...]

Yup, mine's a freshman...do I need to say more!!!:eek: ;)

Guess what.....so's mine. Talked to him between school and baseball and found out they know each other. How ya like dat?

[rosetree]

...small world....I guess it was easier for you to describe me and what I do to your son than for me to describe you to mine:p Now I'm curious! How do I ask my son if he knows yours????

[pokerchick66]

...small world....I guess it was easier for you to describe me and what I do to your son than for me to describe you to mine:p Now I'm curious! How do I ask my son if he knows yours????

I'm no rocket scientist but . . .his name? ;)

[rosetree]

I'm not rocket scientist but . . .his name? ;)
Right Goofball!!! We don't really share whole names on here do we?? Screen names, first names yes, but I guess for privacy, not full names....That's why I asked..:p :D <please note the sarcasm>

[pokerchick66]

Right Goofball!!! We don't really share whole names on here do we?? Screen names, first names yes, but I guess for privacy, not full names....That's why I asked..:p :D <please note the sarcasm>

Ask him if he know Amyloves, Jr. :D

Or Juniorlovesthefest.

[rosetree]

Ask him if he know Amyloves, Jr. :D

Or Juniorlovesthefest.

EXACATACULLY!!!!

[Amyloves...]

I knew your last name from your website so that was easy. I didn't want to put either of their names on here cause that just felt weird, although I'm an idiot and I've probably mentioned mine's before. Anyway, what's your email addy?

[pokerchick66]

Maybe Amy will tell you if you ask nicely.

[rosetree]

I knew your last name from your website so that was easy. I didn't want to put either of their names on here cause that just felt weird, although I'm an idiot and I've probably mentioned mine's before. Anyway, what's your email addy?

I felt the same about posting whole names. I caution my kids on what they write on their myspace pages, so I was being cautious too!!

My email addy is info<at> rosetreeglass <dot> com...

[Amyloves...]

Sending ya one now. I'm still at work and didn't want to post that addy on here and was too lazy to check my yahoo one, that's why I asked for yours.

[pokerchick66]

Mark, don't forget AI tonight. :)

[Theotherone]

What is with American Red Cross? After seeing the NOLA tornado damage on WWLTV I thought I would send a donation specifically for New Orleans tornado help. I went to the Am Red Cross web site and see that they no longer have a way to direct a donation to a specific need. I know they got in trouble after Katrina for not using funds as requested by donors. I guess their response to that is to remove the option.

[rosetree]

Sending ya one now. I'm still at work and didn't want to post that addy on here and was too lazy to check my yahoo one, that's why I asked for yours.

Didn't get it yet......you can do it from the website too!

[rosetree]

Mark, don't forget AI tonight. :)

Gotta finish here and hurry home..:eek: ;)

[chicagomike]

Best wishes to the Brothers of Engine Co. 12 NOFD who were injured when their trailer/ahem "firehouse" flipped over in Gentilly. Nagin still sucks.

[mightyradgumbo]

hey all
Positive vibes to all my NOLA and TH buds. Hope all is well-prayers and vibes to you all

[Orleansnj]

Best wishes to the Brothers of Engine Co. 12 NOFD who were injured when their trailer/ahem "firehouse" flipped over in Gentilly. Nagin still sucks.

Yeah - exactly what you said on all counts.

[BigDag]

Check out the slideshow and the path of the storm, from the Times-Picayune's website:

http://www.nola.com/photos/t-p/index.ssf?TORNADOPATH

See the dotted line in between the touchdown points? Looks like the cell went right by the Fairgrounds.

Here's a pdf file of the path:

http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/graphics/index.ssf?/news/pdf/021307_path.pdf

[NOLA]

I've been off the bored for a couple of days but all is mostly fine in my neighborhood (mid-city/Bayou St. John) although a friend about 8 blocks to the northwest of me saw serious damage to a neighbor's house. The paper today showed that area to be right in the path of the tornado but maybe it wasn't on the ground right there - might have just been staight-line wind damage. Too close for comfort, though.

Thoughts and prayers to all those affected...

[katowoman]

How are things looking for all of you guys today?

For those who went through Katrina and now this...how do you recover from such things?


Please let us know if you learn about what we can do to help those in need.

[bluedog]

What is with American Red Cross? After seeing the NOLA tornado damage on WWLTV I thought I would send a donation specifically for New Orleans tornado help. I went to the Am Red Cross web site and see that they no longer have a way to direct a donation to a specific need. I know they got in trouble after Katrina for not using funds as requested by donors. I guess their response to that is to remove the option. I'm soooo down on the Red Cross after Katrina ... I donated to them immediately after K-bitch & was dissapointed not knowing if my funds were appropriated to NOLA or the gulf coast region ... I still donate my O(-) blood but my $$$ goes to HFHMV & AWK these days.

Hope everyone in NOLA is doing OK. Good thoughts & good weather mojo being sent your way.

[csoul]

Can anyone give me a report on the Uptown area? I'm "geographically challenged", so I don't know if it's been covered here. I have a friend there who I can't reach by cell phone. I know there are a lot of power outages and assume cell service is sketchy. If anyone knows, please let me know.

So....what's it been now? 10 days or so? Finally received a phone call from my friend tonight. The tornado actually blew the roof off of her house. This would be the same house that she, ALL BY HERSELF, re-furbished after the thing left about 6 feet of water standing in it. And do you know what she said to me? "Well, it's not as bad as it was after the Hurricane. If I can re-build from that, I can re-build from this"... She now has a tarp on her house, thanks to the good folks from her church. They came and tore the remnants of the roof off and put the tarp on for her. When I asked her what she needed, she said "Oh, I'm fine. Just keep me in your prayers, and I'll be o.k".
And that, folks, is why I love NOLA so very much. People like her who, no matter how bleak it is, they just keep smiling and they're just happy to be alive. If anyone has any ideas as to how I can help this amazing soul from 1000 miles away.....I'm all ears.

[ScoopJohnD]

So....what's it been now? 10 days or so? Finally received a phone call from my friend tonight. The tornado actually blew the roof off of her house. This would be the same house that she, ALL BY HERSELF, re-furbished after the thing left about 6 feet of water standing in it. And do you know what she said to me? "Well, it's not as bad as it was after the Hurricane. If I can re-build from that, I can re-build from this"... She now has a tarp on her house, thanks to the good folks from her church. They came and tore the remnants of the roof off and put the tarp on for her. When I asked her what she needed, she said "Oh, I'm fine. Just keep me in your prayers, and I'll be o.k".
And that, folks, is why I love NOLA so very much. People like her who, no matter how bleak it is, they just keep smiling and they're just happy to be alive. If anyone has any ideas as to how I can help this amazing soul from 1000 miles away.....I'm all ears.

I know when Ms. Lena needed help we all sent whatever we could, money or gift cards etc. So perhaps if she is determined to do the work herself with local help, we could send donations of either cash or Home Depot gift cards etc (do they have them) to pay for materials or whatever she needs. I'm sure alot of us would help as best we could.

And never underestimate what a little prayer or some words or shoulder to lean on can mean.

[ozzie]

Doesn't seem fair csoul.

Maybe spring for a voucher for a nice dinner and some great music to take their mind off the roof and remind them of all the great stuff. Like Scoop says, let us know if we can help.

[Orleansnj]

I know when Ms. Lena needed help we all sent whatever we could, money or gift cards etc. So perhaps if she is determined to do the work herself with local help, we could send donations of either cash or Home Depot gift cards etc (do they have them) to pay for materials or whatever she needs. I'm sure alot of us would help as best we could.

And never underestimate what a little prayer or some words or shoulder to lean on can mean.

Scoop - that sounds like a good idea. Both Home Depot and Lowes are operating in New Orleans right now. A little bit from a lot of people adds up real fast.......

keep us posted on how to help out....k?

[Amyloves...]

Csoul....I'm right here....what can I do to help your friend? Does she have family here helping her?

[mightyradgumbo]

I know when Ms. Lena needed help we all sent whatever we could, money or gift cards etc. So perhaps if she is determined to do the work herself with local help, we could send donations of either cash or Home Depot gift cards etc (do they have them) to pay for materials or whatever she needs. I'm sure alot of us would help as best we could.

And never underestimate what a little prayer or some words or shoulder to lean on can mean.

Great Idea, Scoop count me in...Csoul, just let me know what we can do to help.

[ScoopJohnD]

C Soul.....I'm sure your friend is aware of the info the following but here it is anyway.......

Disaster areas declared in tornado-hit parishes
Orleans, Jeff now can seek federal aid
Saturday, February 24, 2007

By Bruce Alpert
Washington bureau

WASHINGTON -- President Bush has declared Orleans, Jefferson and St. Martin parishes major disaster areas as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the areas Feb. 12-13.

The declaration Friday, requested by Gov. Kathleen Blanco, makes residents and businesses in the affected area eligible for federal aid, including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property and other federal assistance.

People can start applying for assistance today by calling 1-(800) 621-3362 or registering online at www.fema.gov. The toll-free telephone number will operate Monday-Saturday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

FEMA Director David Paulison said he has appointed Lee Champagne as the coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected parishes.

According to Blanco's office, the storms and tornadoes damaged 295 homes in Orleans Parish, 32 of which were destroyed and 20 others that suffered major damage. Jefferson Parish reported damage to 231 homes, of which 23 were destroyed and 37 suffered major damage. In St. Martin Parish, 80 homes were damaged.

The disaster led to one fatality, 85-year-old Stella Chambers, who lived in a FEMA trailer outside her Hurricane Katrina-flooded home in Pontchartrain Park. Blanco's office said 37 people were injured in the storms.

The governor praised the disaster declaration.

"Many of these citizens will now have access to federal assistance for their immediate needs," Blanco said. "The recent storms were devastating, especially for those still working to rebuild after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While traveling through communities impacted by this weather, I met families who were only recently able to move back into their homes and are now starting from scratch again."

[grisgris]

Lots of wind & uprooted trees here in NELA, most of it is moving North. Hang on KK. And lots of weather karma to NOLA that there is no bad stuff around yall.

[pokerchick66]

Yea, we're about to get that mess in an hour:

Strong Storms / Wind
Strong Storms / Wind

Low
50°F
Precip: 90%

Wind: S
at 26 mph
Humidity: 78%

details details
Variable clouds and windy with strong thunderstorms. Storms may produce large hail and strong winds. Low around 50F. Winds S at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

:(

[ScoopJohnD]

Hang in there everybody. Saw it on the news. Dallas got what looked like a bad dose earlier. Swag hope everything is okay.

Mel, guess that means you're gonna have a busy shift tonight.

PC, do storms scare Chicklet or is she good with them?

[grisgris]

Mel, guess that means you're gonna have a busy shift tonight.

I got clean up shift in the morning. Walked in today 15 back in the jail, & my bunch brought in 2 more before 6am & its not even a full moon. Whoooohooo.

[pokerchick66]

Hang in there everybody. Saw it on the news. Dallas got what looked like a bad dose earlier. Swag hope everything is okay.

Mel, guess that means you're gonna have a busy shift tonight.

PC, do storms scare Chicklet or is she good with them?

Oh, she's a pro. As soon as we hear the tornado siren, she starts setting up in the hallway, lol.

[ScoopJohnD]

Oh, she's a pro. As soon as we hear the tornado siren, she starts setting up in the hallway, lol.

Good for her! : ) Let's hope for no sirens tonight.

[pokerchick66]

Yea, cuz those are a pain in the butt. I have to actually get up from the computer. :eek:

That wind sure is kicking up out there.

[Lostcajun]

That storm was way up here in Amarillo today, and the winds kicked up to 50mph. It's finally calm now. Wasn't very fun to be out today, even snowed for about an hour. Yesterday it was 70, this morning 30, but this afternoon it was in the 40's and was just cold and windy. We'll have nice weather most of the week to come in the 60's. Geeez I sound like a weather dude.

[ScoopJohnD]

That storm was way up here in Amarillo today, and the winds kicked up to 50mph. It's finally calm now. Wasn't very fun to be out today, even snowed for about an hour. Yesterday it was 70, this morning 30, but this afternoon it was in the 40's and was just cold and windy. We'll have nice weather most of the week to come in the 60's. Geeez I sound like a weather dude.

Oh man I forgot you're in Texas. Glad everythings okay. I'll just give a collective good wishes to all who might be affected.

[swag]

Hang in there everybody. Saw it on the news. Dallas got what looked like a bad dose earlier. Swag hope everything is okay.

Mel, guess that means you're gonna have a busy shift tonight.

PC, do storms scare Chicklet or is she good with them?

No rain or rotation here, but 30 mph winds gusting to 50. Lots of dust blew around, made the sky an ugly yellow and the air hard to breathe. Airport was closed most of the afternoon. Some folks without power, but no other damage.

[Mardigrasbaby35]

No rain or rotation here, but 30 mph winds gusting to 50. Lots of dust blew around, made the sky an ugly yellow and the air hard to breathe. Airport was closed most of the afternoon. Some folks without power, but no other damage.
thus far all is quiet in NOLA.....

[Lostcajun]

Thanks scoop. Just windy, Arkansas got some tornadoes it looks like. Praying for the Pchicky cause it's all heading her way but with lots of thunderstorms.

[ScoopJohnD]

Keep an eye out. I just looked at the radar on weather.com and it is one nasty line of storms.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/ski/map/USMS0175?from=wxcenter_news

[Mardigrasbaby35]

Keep an eye out. I just looked at the radar on weather.com and it is one nasty line of storms.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/ski/map/USMS0175?from=wxcenter_newsthanks for that update - looks like we may have some ugly stuff coming our way....

[pokerchick66]

Oh goody, check this one out:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/ski/map/USMS0175?from=wxcenter_news&mapdest=/maps/local/local/us_close_jan/1b/southeastdopplerradar1800_large.html


Can't wait.

[pokerchick66]

Thanks scoop. Just windy, Arkansas got some tornadoes it looks like. Praying for the Pchicky cause it's all heading her way but with lots of thunderstorms.

Tx, boo. Right now what I'm hearing is a lot of winds outside. No rain yet but I've had to collect the porch chairs out of the front yard twice already, lol.

[stlbarb]

Tx, boo. Right now what I'm hearing is a lot of winds outside. No rain yet but I've had to collect the porch chairs out of the front yard twice already, lol.

that's why you're suppose to put your old sofa on the front porch. they don't blow as easily.

[ScoopJohnD]

Oh goody, check this one out:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/ski/map/USMS0175?from=wxcenter_news&mapdest=/maps/local/local/us_close_jan/1b/southeastdopplerradar1800_large.html


Can't wait.

Ouch!

[pokerchick66]

They said it just entered West Alabama.

[Amyloves...]

Supposed to be here around midnight. Looks like some nastiness will miss us though. The forecast here is not as bad as it had been looking.

[ScoopJohnD]

Supposed to be here around midnight. Looks like some nastiness will miss us though. The forecast here is not as bad as it had been looking.

I'm glad........it looks like the bad stuff is north. Still wishing good things for everybody.

[csoul]

Hello, everyone. First, I hope everyone is safe & sound from the latest round of weather down south. Whew.....if it ain't one thing, it's the other, hunh?
2nd, THANKS, THANKS, THANKS, to all of you who responded to my pleas for help for my friend. I think I may have over-reacted a bit though. I have spoken to her again and she said she's waiting on her insurance guy to come give her an estimate, but she has no idea that it will not be covered. (She has much more faith in the insurance industry than I do:).....anyway. I THINK she's A-o.k. She'll know more next week. I guess it's just the thought of someone (and not just her, but everyone down in that area) having to go through something else like this after everything they've already endured that just made me a little crazy. I was ready to run down there and fix her roof myself....HA!!!!
Anyway, thanks again to everyone. Ya'll are da' best!

[ScoopJohnD]

It's good to know your friend thinks everything will be okay AND good see TH's ready to help. And we'll still be sending good thoughts and hopes for your friend and everyone else.

And I looked at that radar again and that line still looks nasty, from the Gulf on north.

[pokerchick66]

Hey Scoop, check this out. Remember, I'm in Tuscaloosa. I'm posting this at 10:48 pm CST.

http://weather.myfoxal.com/myfoxal/localradar.html

[dumbtourist]

Hey Scoop, check this out. Remember, I'm in Tuscaloosa. I'm posting this at 10:48 pm CST.

http://weather.myfoxal.com/myfoxal/localradar.html
PC, looks like you're about to get clobbered...we'll be next...N.O. probably won't get it till near midnight.

[pokerchick66]

Yea, that's wicked looking, eh?

Can't tell it yet, though. It's like the quiet before the storm, lol.

[ScoopJohnD]

Hey Scoop, check this out. Remember, I'm in Tuscaloosa. I'm posting this at 10:48 pm CST.

http://weather.myfoxal.com/myfoxal/localradar.html

Well it took awhile as the hamster in my computer that runs in his wheel to download web pages keeled over and died trying to put your link on my screen. But, it looks real nasty.

Be safe PC and Chicklet

[pokerchick66]

Thank you, baby.

Still hasn't hit us yet but they just issued the thunderstorm warning till 12:15 a.m.

He's saying it will be here in about 10 minutes.

[stlbarb]

Well it took awhile as the hamster in my computer that runs in his wheel to download web pages keeled over and died trying to put your link on my screen. But, it looks real nasty.

Be safe PC and Chicklet

it sure is colorful!
grab the flashlights, the chocolate, and hide on the lowest level.

[ohio]

Thank you, baby.

Still hasn't hit us yet but they just issued the thunderstorm warning till 12:15 a.m.

He's saying it will be here in about 10 minutes.
Duck and cover! Just about there, take care girls!

[pokerchick66]

ty, baby!

I think it is much ado about nothing. So far just a few raindrops and thunder. Doesn't sound scary to me. Maybe it's missing me. Don't see how, though.

[pokerchick66]

Well, it's raining.

[mightyradgumbo]

ty, baby!

I think it is much ado about nothing. So far just a few raindrops and thunder. Doesn't sound scary to me. Maybe it's missing me. Don't see how, though.

Hope it is nothing, baby...stay safe y'all. I don't complain about the cold so much when I hear about all these storms-with the cold we just crank the heater up a little higher and add another blanket

[ScoopJohnD]

Well, it's raining.

That's nature........you just never know. But better safe than sorry.

[Corona]

Everyone okay? Just read this last part of this thread and my NERVES!! Hope all is well and not too much damage done by this front. Check in when ya can kids.
C-Soul that's wonderful news that your friend is getting insurance money for her roof. She sounds like a serious trooper! :)

[pokerchick66]

Can I tell ya what a beautiful sunshiny day it is here today? Absolutely gorgeous. That thing they called a storm last night wasn't nothing but a bit of bluster. Here anyway. I guess I got lucky again, lol.

Let's go ride bikes! ;)

[ScoopJohnD]

Can I tell ya what a beautiful sunshiny day it is here today? Absolutely gorgeous. That thing they called a storm last night wasn't nothing but a bit of bluster. Here anyway. I guess I got lucky again, lol.

Let's go ride bikes! ;)

WOO HOO!!

[Amyloves...]

We didn't get it too bad here either. And were rewarded with a gorgeous day today. Glad you're in good shape Porkchop!

[pokerchick66]

Thank you, my sweetheart. :)

[NeenAtlanta]

Can I tell ya what a beautiful sunshiny day it is here today? Absolutely gorgeous. That thing they called a storm last night wasn't nothing but a bit of bluster. Here anyway. I guess I got lucky again, lol.

Let's go ride bikes! ;)

Same here. Got a lot of rain and wind during the night, but then it turned out to be a gorgeous, fresh, green day. We took our dog hiking around Stone Mountain and it was packed with people. The cherries and daffodils are blooming and it really felt like spring is finally coming!