markalva wrote:As a resident of Mandeville La born in New Orleans, I happened to stumble on your group when I was searching for information about sheer and the effects dry air might have on Gus. I have to say that I found it interesting to watch your amateur discussions about the storms. I say that with the utmost respect for your interest in weather, indeed I learned a lot from many of your calm, cautious and logical members. However, some of the posts take on a bent of hopefulness for doom, and it seems that it's only for the sake of bragging rights that come with predicting the diasater. The facts are that the professional mets saw reason to be hopeful that dry air would wrap around and disturb this storms progress. I'm thankful they were right and their view and others that gave me hope that this would not be a repeat of Katrina. How curious that even when we knew they were right, their were still predictions of RI. That's one of the sure signs of stubborn egomania.
Normandy, you should probably find a new hobby.
markalva, check out the model discussions forums and "ask the pro mets". Excellent folks and some really sharp non-pro's too. There are those who use the forum to play God... but they are very few and the patterns of their naysaying and fearmongoring are easy to see. they are dead to me, but this site rocks if you can wear some good shades!
We need to focus on getting 1st world flood protection for new orleans and the surrounding regions that are worth saving and start moving others out of the low lying areas. Start with gates that stop the water from entering Lake Pontchartrain @ the Rigolets and Chef Pass, connecting levees and most importantly, rebuilding the wetlands and barrier islands that have protected the region for centuries. This region is sustainable and clearly the most protected and protectible area in the country. Let the river put it sediment where it needs to be. We need to stop acting like a 3rd world country and show the world what America can do here and in other regions of the country. we seem to be penny smart and dollar foolish in this country. Louisiana also needs to commit oil and gas revenues to this and lead the way.... and getting a small percentage of current oil and gas revenue from offshore that is directed to the federal treasury is the key IMHO. We will always have to evacualte because of wind; watching the chick*n sh*t "levee" system barely hold up to a weakeing storm is embarrassing and completely unacceptable. Obviously, someone COMPLETELY dropped the ball allowing barges and ships to remain moored near vunerable levees. We will always need to monitor and react, and i find this an incredible resourece. Thanks Storm2K admin/ and posters!
