Thought I would start a thread on this one because I believe it's going to be a devastating storm for southeast Texas. Looking to make first landfall in a few hours as a Category 3 storm. Current models actually show it "back tracking" and returning to the Gulf later this weekend, only to make landfall again.

15+ inches of rain expected in parts of SE Texas, just through tomorrow.

I saw earlier possible 6-9 feet storm surge in some areas...that will devastate that area. I can't believe so many are riding it out that are in the surge zone...Stupid, Stupid, Stupid.

Hey @nWo, do you think this will do the "Ike" path and come near us at the end of next week?

As of now the storm looks to still be over Texas by next Wednesday.

Just saw an update that it's built to a Cat 4!

As of now the storm looks to still be over Texas by next Wednesday.

 

Just saw an update that it's built to a Cat 4!

 

That's scary. Going to be ugly down there.

I'm heading to New Orleans Monday for a conference. What can I expect?

I'm heading to New Orleans Monday for a conference. What can I expect?

 

Good food and crazy bar scene. Weather, I have no idea.

Now talking about 30 (THIRTY) inches of rain in SE Texas over the next five days.

Now talking about 30 (THIRTY) inches of rain in SE Texas over the next five days.

 

This is what the GFS shows through next Wednesday night.

 

I'm heading to New Orleans Monday for a conference. What can I expect?

If you can cancel or reschedule I would. I heard the New Orleans mayor say they were not prepared with flood control with what is expected. They are still working on infrastructure in the city

I'm heading to New Orleans Monday for a conference. What can I expect?

 

You can expect 2-4" of rain by Tuesday afternoon. These totals could go up. I also expect a lot of flight cancellations.

I'm heading to New Orleans Monday for a conference. What can I expect?

As expected the possible rain accumulations have gone up for the New Orleans area. The GFS is now showing a possible 5-8" of rain for New Orleans by Wednesday evening. There is a possibility of these totals going up.