Pensacola preparing for the worst

[Opal storm]

It hasn't even been a year since Ivan and Pensacola is once again under the threat of a major hurricane late this weekend.Local met here said this morning people in the viewing area need to start preparing for a major hurricane NOW.I'm starting to see the plastic bags around the pumps at some gas stations and Wal Mart was PACKED with people stocking up on water and flashlights and other hurricane supplies.

Deja vu...

[Rainband]

Hopefully something happens to spare you from this storm.

[baygirl_1]

It hasn't even been a year since Ivan and Pensacola is once again under the threat of a major hurricane late this weekend.Local met here said this morning people in the viewing area need to start preparing for a major hurricane NOW.I'm starting to see the plastic bags around the pumps at some gas stations and Wal Mart was PACKED with people stocking up on water and flashlights and other hurricane supplies.

Deja vu...

have you heard if thre are any plans to remove those giant piles of debris on perdido key? i was over there a couple weeks ago and was just amazed to see those! they would defintely qualify as loose, outdoor items.

[GulfBreezer]

All local stores are already out of generators and low on plywood. I just went too Ft Walton to get a generator and they only had 2 left. Gas lines are unbelievable..........everyone here is not taking ANY chances!!

[Ivanhater]

i just have a sick feeling in my stomach, i was out eating lunch at a restaurant, and almost every table was talking about it, so it looks like the word is out

[Rainband]

Models are shifting westward. If that continues it will be good news!!!!

[sunny]

Models are shifting westward. If that continues it will be good news!!!!

Not good news for me, though.

[Rainband]

I know. I just meant cause of what they went through with Ivan. Sorry Sunny . Either way somebody loses with this storm

[skysummit]

I was at Walmart earlier today in Houma, La., and 80% of the people with buggies had water, bread, batteries...all the essentials. It's good to see that since people around here normally wait to the last minute. I guess with all the hype that the local mets area giving, they're starting to get scared.

[sunny]

Oh, I know Rainband Unfortunately someone is going to have to take the hit. I can tell you this much, I won't stick around here.

[arlwx]

Yes, I did have a bad feeling about Pensacola when they decided to rebuild the base after Ivan.

However, given that I have interests in the Orlando area, I hope that Dennis does not try to do a right hook.

[Opal storm]

Models are shifting westward. If that continues it will be good news!!!!

The models do continue to shift west but the official track continues to aim for Pensacola/Mobile.

[Rainband]

That will probably shift west at 11pm IMHO.

[cajungal]

What is bad about GOM Hurricanes, is that they are never fish! Somebody has to get affected no matter what.

[GulfBreezer]

From your keyboard to God's ears Johnathan!!!

[HurryKane]

That will probably shift west at 11pm IMHO.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the official track call for landfall somewhere from Gulfport to Pascagoula at the 11 pm advisory today.

[Rainband]

From your keyboard to God's ears Johnathan!!!

[Roxy]

I'm glad to hear people in Pensacola are getting prepared. Hopefully you guys will get spared. Whoever gets this thing is in for one hell of a ride.

[gulfcoastdave]

the track for Dennis will change at least two to three times before landfall......... we all will have a better idea come late friday / early saturday until then landfall is at best a educated guess

IMHO

[Brent]

That will probably shift west at 11pm IMHO.

I wouldn't be surprised to see the official track call for landfall somewhere from Gulfport to Pascagoula at the 11 pm advisory today.

I was surprised the 5pm track wasn't closer to MS. I'm suspecting if the models don't change it'll be into SE LA in the morning.