The Weather is Crazy

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 6:23 am

ASUHATER! wrote:Shouldn't you have evacuated?

They asked Houston not to evacuate so the coastal residents could get out. However, it's looking really bad this morning.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:54 am

This guy rides out hurricane landfalls.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:19 pm

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:21 pm

The one good thing about living in the desert is no floods.

Yet I still pay an extra $180 a month on my mortgage for flood insurance.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:19 am

Dill, you guys ok?

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:25 am

Sounds like Houston is under water

Stay safe dill

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:51 am

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:16 am

Yeah that's like 20 feet of water on the freeway

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:40 am

KHOU just went off the air. They had to evacuate.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:22 am

The pictures from my family living in Houston and the surrounding areas are just unbelievable. They say it is supposed to rain through Wednesday.

I doubt you could get out if you wanted to move to higher ground now. Beginning to get really worried about there safety

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:32 am

This is shaping up to be one of the worst natural disasters in the last century.

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:40 am

Nephew in Bellaire. They are currently moving everything from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor. They have to wait until the water gets to the 2nd story to call for rescue. No flooding at the in-laws in the Woodlands.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:57 am

It's almost too late for people to really leave now with a ton of the freeways and major streets all being under like 3-20 feet of water

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:00 am

My best friend from my UofA days lives in NW Houston, he says they are fine (only 13" of rain), but his in-laws in SE Houston already have 4 inches of water on the bottom floor. They have already had 20 - 25 inches in that area.

He is supposed to be coming out Thursday with one of his daughters for a tour of UofA and the NAU game and I am wondering if he'll make it.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:02 am

84Cat wrote:Nephew in Bellaire. They are currently moving everything from the 1st floor to the 2nd floor. They have to wait until the water gets to the 2nd story to call for rescue. No flooding at the in-laws in the Woodlands.

NYCat · Post by **NYCat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:52 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:05 pm

14 feet above the previous record flood stage is biblical.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:09 pm

No idea how to embed Instagram photos, but this shows downtown Houston a couple hours ago. With another 20 inches of rain the entirety of downtown will be under like 3-20 feet of water. Like every building affected.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYTZ6PLBuLe/" target="_blank

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:33 pm

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:46 pm

Remember Larry the Cable Guy's shtick: "Leave it to New Orleans to build a city below sea level and to fill it full of Democrats"....

The same can't be said of Houston or of the source of motivation of the current president. As in everything he does, Trump's vanity will determine his level of concern. As Gov. Abbott makes statements re: public assistance I hear the implied prejudice: "Take comfort white Texans, we're coming for you first."

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:59 pm

I wouldn't doubt that rescue boats and helicopters are going towards the richer parts of town first

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:27 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:I wouldn't doubt that rescue boats and helicopters are going towards the richer parts of town first

American triage.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 5:42 pm

Hoping with all of me that Dill and his family are ok.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:11 pm

Chicat wrote:Hoping with all of me that Dill and his family are ok.

As am I, and Hoya cat and Azlax and all other Message board buddies.

Just got back from the backcountry and catching up. This is terrible.

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:19 pm

You guys are awesome. We are well and don't have water in the house yet. The creek behind us has out of the banks, but we just need a little breather. I really appreciate the kind thoughts. Crazy stressful situation. Wife and I are sleeping in shifts. We have life jackets and my kayak ready if we need to seek higher ground. My sister in Bellaire had to swim to the freeway where the National Guard had mobilized. Luckily my daughter seems oblivious to what is going on around us. This is a mile from our house.
https://www.facebook.com/addjosh/posts/ ... 2498222957" target="_blank

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 3:39 am

Looks like the heavy stuff has moved east to the Beaumont/Port Arthur area. Here's hoping that's the breather you guys need.

Has anyone in charge said anything about what will happen if this fucker moves back over water and regenerates? Will they look to evacuate people in that scenario?

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:40 am

the real dill wrote: Wife and I are sleeping in shifts. We have life jackets and my kayak ready if we need to seek higher ground. My sister in Bellaire had to swim to the freeway where the National Guard had mobilized.

I had to re-read this part several times. That is just nuts. Did you ever think you'd write something that that?

Glad your family is well and hoping this thing dies out soon. I couldn't imagine living in that area right now.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:51 am

Alieberman wrote:
the real dill wrote: Wife and I are sleeping in shifts. We have life jackets and my kayak ready if we need to seek higher ground. My sister in Bellaire had to swim to the freeway where the National Guard had mobilized.
I had to re-read this part several times. That is just nuts. Did you ever think you'd write something that that?

Glad your family is well and hoping this thing dies out soon. I couldn't imagine living in that area right now.

No shit.

"I live in Houston, TX and I have an emergency escape kayak." smh, that's the damnedest thought.

Be safe Dill. You and yours are in our thoughts.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:04 pm

the real dill wrote: You guys are awesome. We are well and don't have water in the house yet. The creek behind us has out of the banks, but we just need a little breather. I really appreciate the kind thoughts. Crazy stressful situation. Wife and I are sleeping in shifts. We have life jackets and my kayak ready if we need to seek higher ground. My sister in Bellaire had to swim to the freeway where the National Guard had mobilized. Luckily my daughter seems oblivious to what is going on around us. This is a mile from our house.
https://www.facebook.com/addjosh/posts/ ... 2498222957" target="_blank

Best of luck, man. I'm hoping it gets better from here. God bless and take care of the family.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:48 pm

77HoyaCat4Ever · Post by **77HoyaCat4Ever** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:34 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:I wouldn't doubt that rescue boats and helicopters are going towards the richer parts of town first

Actually totally untrue. You must know nothing about Houston.

77HoyaCat4Ever · Post by **77HoyaCat4Ever** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:43 pm

Hoya Cat and family are good and I also know that Azlax is fine. Hunkered down in high ground with everything prepared if need be for 1-2 weeks.

This is Epic rainfall. Some areas may receive up to 50 inches of rain in less than 5 - 6 days! This type of hurricane/tropical storm pattern is virtually unprecedented. The NWS had to change their rainfall color codes for their maps to accommodate the rate of rainfall. When the first bands came in where I live, we got 5-6 inches of rain in the first HOUR!

The national news spins things a bit, but the Houston, Harris County and Fort Bend regional officials have been excellent. It's an amazing response that includes a large number of citizen volunteers with flat bottomed boats to assist in getting people out of flooded areas.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:51 pm

77HoyaCat4Ever wrote:
ASUHATER! wrote:I wouldn't doubt that rescue boats and helicopters are going towards the richer parts of town first
Actually totally untrue. You must know nothing about Houston.

I never said I was right or that it was actually happening that way, but I would love to see all your sources that show you know exactly what's happening with every boat and rescue crew in the city. I'll wait patiently.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:18 pm

Great to hear Hoya. Thanks for checking in. Didn't know you guys were in Houston.

Oh and Hater ..... you don't have to be a dick.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:25 pm

Chicat wrote:Great to hear Hoya. Thanks for checking in. Didn't know you guys were in Houston.

Oh and Hater ..... you don't have to be a dick.

Only am a dick when people are a dick first.

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:27 pm

He's posting in the middle of biblical-level flooding. You can let it go.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:35 pm

I dunno...thinking you know about rescue operations in Houston in city you've never lived in and then asking a poster who's actually living through this tragedy to give you information to verify his likely more accurate assessment is kinda dickish don't you think?

Nah....you'll hunker down and send out more weak sauce shit from the comfort of your computer screen while bitching and moaning about how conservatives don't have empathy and humanity...that's pretty fucking rich.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:46 pm

I know right now people are focusing on rescue operations, and at some point will transition to recovery.

What are some things those of us who live far away can do to assist? I feel hesitate to donate to American Red Cross given their past mismanagement, but I do want to do something. Also donating money is easy, it is there anything else like purchasing and sending water etc?

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:05 pm

Money is the best way to help. Doesn't need to be transported or sorted. And there are a lot of groups outside of the Red Cross.

Greater Houston Community Fund
Houston Food Bank
Galveston County Food Bank
Texas Diaper Bank
Houston Humane Society
Texas SPCA

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:10 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:
77HoyaCat4Ever wrote:
ASUHATER! wrote:I wouldn't doubt that rescue boats and helicopters are going towards the richer parts of town first
Actually totally untrue. You must know nothing about Houston.
I never said I was right or that it was actually happening that way, but I would love to see all your sources that show you know exactly what's happening with every boat and rescue crew in the city. I'll wait patiently.

I mean, he lives there and you don't.

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:59 pm

ASUHATER! wrote:
Chicat wrote:Great to hear Hoya. Thanks for checking in. Didn't know you guys were in Houston.

Oh and Hater ..... you don't have to be a dick.
Only am a dick when people are a dick first.

He wasn't a dick. He said you were wrong and obviously know nothing about Houston. He was correct on both accounts. If you could see local coverage, it may restore your faith in humanity. People here are amazing, and the rescue efforts are amazing. There are 100s of stories just like this being broadcast right now:

https://mobile.twitter.com/AustinKeller ... .320423%2F" target="_blank

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:17 pm

Alieberman wrote:
the real dill wrote: Wife and I are sleeping in shifts. We have life jackets and my kayak ready if we need to seek higher ground. My sister in Bellaire had to swim to the freeway where the National Guard had mobilized.
I had to re-read this part several times. That is just nuts. Did you ever think you'd write something that that?

Glad your family is well and hoping this thing dies out soon. I couldn't imagine living in that area right now.

No. I'm not even in a flood plane. The 500 year flood plane is 2 miles from my house. That tells you how bad this storm is. We've already had more than double the rain New Orleans got from Katrina. Matthew is reforming in the gulf and about to hit us again tomorrow. Hopefully we stay on the clean side tomorrow. It's still pouring here. If we could just get an hour or even 30 minutes of a break, it would be life changing.

dovecanyoncat · Post by **dovecanyoncat** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:46 am

Making donation to Greater Houston Community Fund. Thanks for the research Chi. And trying to send open skies from San Antonio. It just isn't fair...there's not a cloud to be seen here.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:02 am

Thanks chi and dove.

My wife and I want to donate and prefer to get it as local as possible with a reputable organization.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:10 am

CalStateTempe wrote:Thanks chi and dove.

My wife and I want to donate and prefer to get it as local as possible with a reputable organization.

Yeah I'm going to do the same , and there is a lot of waste donating to the Red Cross

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:28 am

Alieberman wrote:
CalStateTempe wrote:Thanks chi and dove.

My wife and I want to donate and prefer to get it as local as possible with a reputable organization.
Yeah I'm going to do the same , and there is a lot of waste donating to the Red Cross

They do a lot of good too. I don't want to discourage anyone from donating to the Red Cross. They are often the first responders with any kind of aid in the wake of disasters such as this, even before the government. And they are there whether the event gets wall to wall national news coverage or not.

But imagine for a second if we lived in a country where the government was the first responder both with life saving AND life sustaining actions. Why are we so dependent on whether people are charitable to ensure that people get food, clothing, shelter, and medicine in the wake of things of this nature? I would much rather my tax dollars go to establishing FEMA as a true disaster relief agency than to more R&D on the F35 Raptor or whatever other killing machines we think up next.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:36 am

I am in complete agreeement with that statement.

The cost of one or two patriots missles could go a long way in situations such as this.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:28 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:43 am

Looks like it's still raining.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Aug 29, 2017 8:57 am

RIP Officer

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