Ivan Advisories

[Cuzam]

Ummm hitting the Yucatan Peninsula is different than it going through the Channel.

Agreed!

[SeaBrz_FL]

The estimates by local officials if New Orleans were to get hit by a category 5 hurricane are between 45,000 and 50,000 dead.

So knowing this possibility, the residents wouldn't evacuate??!!

[lilbump3000]

We will see if this going to happen because the low in the central u.s. is about to start to lift out to the NE if you look at it on the water vapor loop.

[Ivanova]

As many locals in New Orleans know---Cancun is our hideout and there
are many New Orleanians there vacationing as there always are--

So, Ivan may hit both their palaces.

[Sean in New Orleans]

As many locals in New Orleans know---Cancun is our hideout and there
are many New Orleanians there vacationing as there always are--

So, Ivan may hit both their palaces.

That remains to be seen...I will say this--New Orleans hasn't had a direct hit since 1965, so, I'm not overly concerned that this system is the next one...We'll see, but, we've got alot of time to watch. Cancun obviously has much less time.

[Derek Ortt]

I believe one who is calling people people I disagree with has been doing the majority of the -removed-

the peninsula is safe, time to move on

[Matthew5]

Say that to Mitch and Gilbert...They where both forecasted to do so. But because they where so powerful they did not recurve.

[bfez1]

Of course we would evacuate if given the warning.

[flacat6]

does anyone know how to reach the grand cayman

[Brent]

Probably won't be able to. Reports say the island is flooded.

Do they have a U.S. embassy? You might could call them, but again, it may be days before you can through.

[das8929]

Noone is safe at this moment. I am still predicting a SW FL hit around Naples. Any comments welcome.

[Chilly_Water]

Telephone lines are down. As 11:15amEDT, they could call out with cell phones. I'm not sure about incoming calls, but then again they wouldn't keep there cell phones on for incoming calls because they need to conserve batteries.

[SeaBrz_FL]

The Cayman Islands are represented in the United States by the United Kingdom Embassy at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington DC 20008; tel: 202-462-1340; fax: 202-898-4255.

Very best of luck to you on finding your family safe!

[Buck]

My house is in the middle of 50 acres of woods. Potential for lots of trees to fall...

[quickychick]

reread what i said, discussing the "what if" possibilities of it striking new orleans is indeed giving the impression that it could hit new orleans. now a lot of us know this is NOT saying it will but there easily could be confusion to other people who might think otherwise.

Well, when else exactly would be a good time to discuss the effects of a strong cane hitting New Orleans? After one hits? When one is grazing it by a 100 miles? Or, you know, beforehand, while there is still the possiblity the hit might happen, and the information might actually be helpful?

Forewarned is forearmed. Or forebiceped. Or something like that.

-qc

[bfez1]

AL chili pepper, I hope you are wrong, very wrong! But the models keep trending west and you can't ignore the facts that we're pretty much under the gun again when 2 days ago I thought we had nothing to worry about with Ivan.

I wasn't worried a few days ago, either.
What a difference a day makes.

[stormie_skies]

Gee, thats shocking Das You are entitled to your opinions ... you really shouldn't be so harsh on others for expressing theirs....

[Buck]

This one is harder to forcast than Frances was as she was approaching the US!

[goodlife]

you'll always have some holdouts....NOT everyone will evacuate...and you can't make them if they don't want to.

[cloud_galaxy]

Look at http://stormcarib.com/reports/2004/cayman.shtml

Lots of people post there when they have reached somebody, telling about conditions in that area.

Good luck to you in reaching your family! I hope they are safe!