New Orleans better get prepared

#21 Postby **MGC** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:00 pm

Alberto looks like it is dying on the vine. It has been a naked swirl the past couple of day and personally, I think it is a streach to call it a TC. Looks STS to me considering the strongest winds are displaced 200 miles from the center. Even if the trough don't pick up the storm, with all the dry air to the north and west , it is just a matter of time until Alberot evaporates. The odds of a NGOM encounter are slim.....MGC

#22 Postby **KFDM Meteorologist** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:01 pm

Vey big stretch.

NBCintern · #23 Postby **NBCintern** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:11 pm

If you are worried about that, the you will have bigger problems come the middle of cane season...

Sean in New Orleans · #24 Postby **Sean in New Orleans** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:14 pm

The way this storm looks...it would be a complete blessing for New Orleans if it came here....Tropical systems produce alot of rain, and we need it. I think there is NO cause for alarm for New Orleans. Any concern for New Orleans is a complete exaggeration and silly, IMO.

Opal storm · #25 Postby **Opal storm** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:20 pm

There's no need for people in N.O to prepare let alone be even somewhat concerned about this becuase it's going to FL.It's moving north now getting ready to take a NE turn probably tonight.I think it's safe to say N.O is out of the woods.

Stratusxpeye · #26 Postby **Stratusxpeye** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:23 pm

I would have to agree with you Opal Storm. Alredy started that norhtern jog and should soon be jerked to the east. I highly doubt this would be a NOLA Storm at all. Even if so I would hardly doubt this would be anything to be least bit worried about it.

Sean in New Orleans · #27 Postby **Sean in New Orleans** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:24 pm

I would truly hope that it would come here...we desperately need the rain. We are truly in the midst of a severe drought in New Orleans and this storm would be a true blessing for us. Here's hoping it stays stationery and does move North. With this system, as it is, we wouldn't even miss a day of work.

zoeyann · #28 Postby **zoeyann** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:28 pm

Rain and a day off of work that WOULD be way to good to be true

Kennethb · #29 Postby **Kennethb** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:31 pm

I have seen some of the rebuilt levees in St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes. They look stout. But the concern I have is that many of the levees do not have any grass on them. Heavy rains could begin to wash the soil.

UptownMary · #30 Postby **UptownMary** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:36 pm

About the pumps and canals, the new gates built at the head of the canals won't be closed unless there's a threat of at least a 5 foot storm surge in the canals. At that rate, they wouldn't have had to close them but 4 times in the last 50 or 100 years (I forget which I read, but it was a lotta years!) So I'm not worried about the closing of the gates for this storm and any effect on pumping capacity. It might be compromised for other reasons, but not from closing those gates.

#31 Postby **bevgo** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:37 pm

Sean in New Orleans wrote:The way this storm looks...it would be a complete blessing for New Orleans if it came here....Tropical systems produce alot of rain, and we need it. I think there is NO cause for alarm for New Orleans. Any concern for New Orleans is a complete exaggeration and silly, IMO.

Totally agree with you. NO neds the rain and the MS gulf coast needs the rain. This puny TS could not possibly be a threat. Just some needed moisture for the plants and to knock down some of the debris dust in the air. I was there Wednesday and was sick before I got out of town. All the blowing dust and left over crud from homes not yet gutted-----. I avoided Chalmette this time though cause it is so depressing. Could not avoid seeing NO East from interstate.

Sean in New Orleans · #32 Postby **Sean in New Orleans** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:38 pm

Kennethb..they've dropped grass seed on the levees, but, they aren't growing. We haven't had a drop of rain for the seeds to sprout...we need this system to come here and help us out...it's so dry, that the city is watering trees with water trucks on the neutral grounds.

UptownMary · #33 Postby **UptownMary** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:39 pm

Yes, this is just the kind of hot nasty weather that used to make me say "We need a good blow through here! I hope we get a cane soon!" Given that Alberto looks to be a lighweight wherever he ends up, I'd take me some rain in NOLA for sure. 8-)

zoeyann · #34 Postby **zoeyann** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:43 pm

Actually Kennenth I have serious concerns about the state of the levees all over south east Louisiana. There just has not been enough time for them to settle and grow vegetation even the ones that are complete. With this type of system it would not be a big issue, however there is no telling what future monthes will bring. At this point everyone in vurerable areas not just SELA should remain informed and be prepared in the coming monthes.

#35 Postby **george_r_1961** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:49 pm

i can say with reasonable certainity that Alberto will NOT affect New Orleans in any way shape or form. The trough is picking it up and it will be carried off the te NE across Florida and into the atlantic.

#36 Postby **bevgo** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:52 pm

Zoeyann--Informed and prepared. That could have not been stated better. It IS hurricane season and anyone on the coast is at risk. Yes the areas hard hit last year are possibly at more risk due to the remaining damage and debris but we muyst be ready for whatever the season sends our way. 8-)

Sean in New Orleans · #37 Postby **Sean in New Orleans** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:54 pm

george_r_1961 wrote:i can say with reasonable certainity that Alberto will NOT affect New Orleans in any way shape or form. The trough is picking it up and it will be carried off the te NE across Florida and into the atlantic.

Actually, some down here are seeing a split...the activity will split from the center and the center will fizzle in the Western Gulf. We'll see a chunk of extra-tropical moisture head up NE off the Eastern Seaboard.

facemane · #38 Postby **facemane** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:14 pm

Sean in New Orleans wrote:Kennethb..they've dropped grass seed on the levees, but, they aren't growing. We haven't had a drop of rain for the seeds to sprout...we need this system to come here and help us out...it's so dry, that the city is watering trees with water trucks on the neutral grounds.

Out of curiosity, do you know if they planted Bahaya grass? It's very
drought tolerant and requires no fertilizer. It's primarily used on most
roadsides here in the Southeastern U.S.

#39 Postby **bvigal** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:43 pm

NewOrleansMeteorologist, welcome to the board!! Are you really a promet?

We are trying to be very sensitive to people who've been to hell and back in the last year with hurricanes. Many members here lost a lot or everything. In that context, this thread is a bit imflammable, especially the title. I'm sure you didn't mean it that way, but just wanted to let you (and other newbies) know how many here feel. :wink:

BigO · #40 Postby **BigO** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:06 pm

I left NOLA for Atlanta (getting wiped out once was enough), but we sure could use some of the collateral rain here. From everything I've seen, heard and studied, this isn't going to have a huge impact to the negative but might just give the folks in Florida that have been so dry a respite.

Thoughts and prayers sent nonetheless. Nobody needs another season like last year.

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