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Serous question- why do people stock up on water before a hurricane?
I can understand if you live in a rural area and dependent on an electric water well pump or if you need distilled water for medical reasons, but the average family with city water… what is the purpose?
I can understand if you live in a rural area and dependent on an electric water well pump or if you need distilled water for medical reasons, but the average family with city water… what is the purpose?
Top right corner of screen where is says temperature. If you click it will give you a bunch of options. Just scroll down and click wind gust.
CDUB98 said:
ABC13 just did a social justice plug for the poor Caribbean.
Hurrycanes be raciss
You forget the multiple days during the Icepocolypse with water?
That's why.
There's no guarantee water service will continue, whether due to a power outage or loss of pressure making undrinkable.
If you're that naive, you should probably move away from the coast.
That's why.
There's no guarantee water service will continue, whether due to a power outage or loss of pressure making undrinkable.
If you're that naive, you should probably move away from the coast.
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H-town ag said:
Serous question- why do people stock up on water before a hurricane?
I can understand if you live in a rural area and dependent on an electric water well pump or if you need distilled water for medical reasons, but the average family with city water… what is the purpose?
If the water district loses power, they can't keep the pressure up. Without sufficient pressure, it allows intrusion and contamination of the water supply. That is why you get boil notices. If you have no gas or electricity, you can't boil. A case of water is like $5 and you can still use it after the storm.
H-town ag said:
Serous question- why do people stock up on water before a hurricane?
I can understand if you live in a rural area and dependent on an electric water well pump or if you need distilled water for medical reasons, but the average family with city water… what is the purpose?
In case of boil water notice or power failure at water pumps. Storm/flood damage at water treatment plant.
Was the ike dancing bear on galvatraz actually a furry?
Interesting fear mongering going on with the TV mets.
So far this morning, I've noticed they keep the storm at Cat 1 strength when it's right on top of Houston. I found that very odd just based on my experience over the years.
All the maps you guys are posting have it at TS strength. I think I'll go with TS.
So far this morning, I've noticed they keep the storm at Cat 1 strength when it's right on top of Houston. I found that very odd just based on my experience over the years.
All the maps you guys are posting have it at TS strength. I think I'll go with TS.
H-town ag said:
Serous question- why do people stock up on water before a hurricane?
I can understand if you live in a rural area and dependent on an electric water well pump or if you need distilled water for medical reasons, but the average family with city water… what is the purpose?
Municipal water pumps are also electric. If there are widespread power outages, the water supply can also lose pressure and trigger a boil water notice.
ETA - what the fellas above said.
While I'm no expert, it certainly looks like this thing would be a TS by the time it reaches my place here in Katy.
But the bozos on TV like to sensationalize weather events like this to the nth degree, like it's the end of life on planet Earth or something.
But the bozos on TV like to sensationalize weather events like this to the nth degree, like it's the end of life on planet Earth or something.
Tropical Storm #Beryl is beginning to mix out the dry air that has limited it over the past day, though some remains on its north side. Aircraft data is only showing gradual pressure falls so far, and the radius of max winds remains somewhat large, which is not a sign of rapid… pic.twitter.com/N5IsyLlS6a
— Dr. Levi Cowan (@TropicalTidbits) July 7, 2024
I have interpreted the higher inland wind speeds because the storm may intensify approaching landfall and …a key… which is more positively in rainfall totals, moving faster clearing out of the greater Houston area.
Depends what is between you and the coast. Lot of things to knock wind down at ground level when it hits the shore.
Unnecessary: Howdy, thanks, now just need to expand the coverage like you did.
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I just wish one of these would make landfall during the day. Always at night.
jbanda said:
I live at the corner of westpark and 99. I work in Mont Belvieu.
What has 2 thumbs and is working from home tomorrow?
This guy.
Is that like 80 miles?
67 each way. I get mileage for it though.
So i got that goin' for me.
So i got that goin' for me.
So using tolls too then I assume since you get a nice payback?
Brenda rolled out of bed and about to email you and ask if we still coming in tomorrow.
Gfs boss just said work from home tomorrow.
I already was cause I can get away with a hell of a lot more.
Same company.
I already was cause I can get away with a hell of a lot more.
Same company.
Stat Monitor Repairman said:
Brenda rolled out of bed and about to email you and ask if we still coming in tomorrow.
GOLA looking at 7+meter seas. Would absolutely blow to be waiting to go in to one of the tx ports this week.
CDUB98 said:
You forget the multiple days during the Icepocolypse with water?
That's why.
There's no guarantee water service will continue, whether due to a power outage or loss of pressure making undrinkable.
If you're that naive, you should probably move away from the coast.
Not being naive and I get freezes, but has Houston ever lost clean water during the past 30 years over a hurricane / tropical storm? I have been here and can't recall. I get water is cheap, just asking the question.
Tested and ready. With all the Houston area trees, even 40-50 mph sustained winds will be a chit show.
I work downtown and they're making us go in tomorrow.
That is stupid. Our office already sent email saying we are closed Mon/Tuesday (granted most wfh on Monday anyways) and to do what you gotta do if you have damage etc.
Tell them it's flooded. Just go with it. I got your back.
IIRC, Ike.
Yeah. I expect them to send out an email later tonight changing plans. We'll see.
Good news is the derecho probably knocked many of the loose limbs out already.
Our office has yet to make a decision.
Wouldn't surprise me a bit if the GM and BM are arguing with HR about work from home. The former two would expect people to come in during a Cat 5 storm.
Wouldn't surprise me a bit if the GM and BM are arguing with HR about work from home. The former two would expect people to come in during a Cat 5 storm.
CDUB98 said:
IIRC, Ike.
I lost power for 2 1/2 weeks during Ike, lived off of a generator for a while, wife and little kids stayed with relatives, but I really don't remember city water being an issue.
I'm sure we've both killed a lot of brain cells since then.
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