Well, that answers my question
if he's in kingwood, he might as well build an Arc.Ducks4brkfast said:cone said:
does anyone north of 59 need to board windows?
Generally no. Something random could get kicked up by the wind, but I think it's pretty low risk.
Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!Jet Black said:
Loot! Loot! Loot!
Quote:
Hurricane Laura Tropical Cyclone Update
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL132020
715 AM CDT Tue Aug 25 2020
...NOAA HURRICANE HUNTER REPORTS THAT LAURA HAS BECOME A
HURRICANE...
NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft data indicate that Laura has become
a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), with
higher gusts.
Seabreeze said:
Wow! Great timing!Bassmaster said:
Just had a whole home generator installed 3 weeks ago. I hope I don't have to use it, but I'm feeling pretty good about that decision right now.
North of Tyler.....? No. YWcone said:
does anyone north of 59 need to board windows?
Bigsteve said:Wow! Great timing!Bassmaster said:
Just had a whole home generator installed 3 weeks ago. I hope I don't have to use it, but I'm feeling pretty good about that decision right now.
Ferris Wheel Allstar said:I rode out Ike at 2222 Smith. It was a fun party in the hallways.Chase McGuire said:
I live across the street from Spec's. We're locked and loaded.
You will be fine.
I've thought about getting one also, but $12,000 is a lot to pay if you're only going to use it, say, every 6-8 years or so...But if I ever build again, I'll put one in. I would think it really increases the resale value of your home.aggiedata said:Bigsteve said:Wow! Great timing!Bassmaster said:
Just had a whole home generator installed 3 weeks ago. I hope I don't have to use it, but I'm feeling pretty good about that decision right now.
Father in law got one right after Ike. Never had to use it more than a few hours since then!!! Now I hope it works as I plan to head over there soon.
RebelE Infantry said:
Make sure he fully tests it today, especially the battery.
I lived in an apartment in Midtown right after college when Ike hit. Downtown/Midtown got hit pretty hard. Broken glass from skyscraper windows was everywhere the next morning. The wind got pretty intense in the middle of the night and those 4 story wood-framed apartment buildings were definitely rocking and rolling. Transformers were blowing throughout the night and I watched Brennan's burn down from my balcony.Chase McGuire said:
I am new to Houston and live in an apartment in Midtown. How does my area look during/after a hurricane? I'm from College Station, so I've never had to worry about them much.
Very dependent on location. I was in Norhill and was 2 weeks without power.JJxvi said:
From my memory of myself friends and family after Ike. Heights-few days without power. Timbergrove-more than a week. Spring Branch - more than two weeks.
Bigsteve said:I've thought about getting one also, but $12,000 is a lot to pay if you're only going to use it, say, every 6-8 years or so...But if I ever build again, I'll put one in. I would think it really increases the resale value of your home.aggiedata said:Bigsteve said:Wow! Great timing!Bassmaster said:
Just had a whole home generator installed 3 weeks ago. I hope I don't have to use it, but I'm feeling pretty good about that decision right now.
Father in law got one right after Ike. Never had to use it more than a few hours since then!!! Now I hope it works as I plan to head over there soon.
Yes it was very variable. I think i was without power for 4 days or maybe 5 days in the Heights, but friends within walking distance was a few more days.CowtownAg06 said:Very dependent on location. I was in Norhill and was 2 weeks without power.JJxvi said:
From my memory of myself friends and family after Ike. Heights-few days without power. Timbergrove-more than a week. Spring Branch - more than two weeks.
but how many cases of water, bleach and TP do I need?TurkeyBaconLeg said:
ALSO--
If you live in NW Houston, the biggest concern you have is losing power for awhile and maybe some roof damage. Maybe a tornado if the storm hits the area directly.
As a native Houstonian, I have learned to just ride out the storm and asses afterwards. If you have any chance of being in the storm surge, then you should probably evacuate.
redag06 said:
I bet the owners don't hear it over the sound of their TVs, and air conditioning, etc
third coast.. said:The TC Jester said:Ferris Wheel Allstar said:I rode out Ike at 2222 Smith. It was a fun party in the hallways.Chase McGuire said:
I live across the street from Spec's. We're locked and loaded.
You will be fine.
When these big storms are bearing down on us I'm always envious of young bucks living the apt life. Absolutely nothing to worry about. Worst case scenario, you lose power for a bit. But you've got Hurricane parties...Scared trim that needs comforting. Times you will never forget.
My escapades during ike were next level.
Probably will be fine. But, if a Cat 3 comes steaming through Galveston Bay all bets are off.Jock 07 said:
Folks are supposed to fly out of IAH on Sun to come see us, I'm assuming everything there will be back up and running by then.
Sheesh. Looks like Bolivar and Anahuac gonna have a shotgun wedding.Cedar Bayou Ag said:
sts7049 said:
nothing makes you more sure of commitment than getting a BJ behind a dumpster in midtown