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There is good chance Gustav could track west and make landfall in Texas. I am not saying that is a good thing but as far as very vulnerable New Orleans is concerned it has to be considered the lessor of two evils.
Hurricane Gustav
Hurricane Gustav
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I undertsand how the east/west of the eye wall thing works. My point was there is a chance for a serous swerve toward the west by Gustav (not out of the realm of possibilities) that would make Houston more vulnerable than New Orleans.
I naturally do not want to see either city take the worst of a cat 3 or 4 storm but given the choice I would rather see a more prepared and able to cope Houston take the hit than the still rebuilding and very vulnerable city of New Orleans get hit again with a Katrina like storm.
Only time will tell.
wil.
I undertsand how the east/west of the eye wall thing works. My point was there is a chance for a serous swerve toward the west by Gustav (not out of the realm of possibilities) that would make Houston more vulnerable than New Orleans.
I naturally do not want to see either city take the worst of a cat 3 or 4 storm but given the choice I would rather see a more prepared and able to cope Houston take the hit than the still rebuilding and very vulnerable city of New Orleans get hit again with a Katrina like storm.
Only time will tell.
wil.
I moved to Miami in 1995 - Andrew was 1992 - but I've seen pics from friends - you could walk right into banks as the front doors and windows were gone - the highest we had since then was a 3 - and I had no power for 18 days - neighborhood is completely black at 8:00 pm - no stops lights - but the worst is no ac
I'm worried about the one right after this Hannah - I'm supposed to Italy on Saturday - also , I have a house with no insurance (the title is fucked up)
