From my post in the FL/islands thread:
I almost think we should start a separate thread for LA/MS/AL/TX...particularly the first two states...given the probability that the NHC cone will continue to shift and therefore people may not take the threat seriously if the cone does not immediately reflect the evolving models by shifting over their area. I think all of us really want to avoid a situation like Katrina and I would hope that this board may serve as a conduit with which to spread preparedness NOW for what may be a very serious situation. Mods, thoughts? Thank you for all your hard work!
Moderators, feel free to make this a prominent sticky for our Gulf residents...thanks!