haml8 wrote:txag2005 wrote:JessRomero wrote:I will tell you this too alot of people have written it off but I haven't I think some people forgot what the models did with Rita! I am still getting ready for this storm my gut tell me galveston to SWLA is going to get this storm now If I am WRONG and I hope so I really feel for whomever IKE hits. I just wish the models would stop flip flopping around and pick a area and STICK with it
The general population bases their hurricane knowledge on what the local news channels say for the most part. I don't typically watch local news, but I've been hearing that local mets are making comments that we are out of the fire and there is nothing to worry about.
Thankfully we have resources like this to keep us informed and for us to pass that knowledge on. I'm definitely letting others know what the new model runs are doing. It's no guarantee we're going to get hit, but it shows the chance is still there.
I didn't get that from watching KHOU at noon today.. David Paul was very austere in pointing out that this is not over and that we need to focus on the conce not the line and that even if it goes south of HOU/GLS that we will be adversly effected. They are doing a nice job of maintaining calm and providing scenarios including steering currents/highs/troughs etc..
I agree. I saw David Paul on 11, Kristy Powers on 26, Anthony Yanez on 2 and Casey Curry on 13 this morning and all reported the large shift to the south, but emphasized that Houston at that time remained in the cone and that all points should continue to pay attention. I actually think the local stations are really struggling to not go to all out bonkers mode, with reporters standing in any puddle they can find. They really took a beating from radio and newspapers, particularly Ken Hoffman, over their overblown coverage of Edouard. Better so far with Ike.
