Possible Catagory Four Landfall
Ike looks to be a catagory FOUR at landfall on the Texas coast. Ike is a huge storm and is strenghtening rapidly. The upper level trough is wreaking havoc with the forecasts, and could push Ike into Louisiana.
For our area, odds are against us getting a direct hit, but sadly, that is not outside of the realm of possibility. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach should expect periods of tropical storm and/or hurricane conditions as Ike makes his final move inland at or near Texas.
Surge is expected to be in excess of 18 feet with winds as high as 150mph at landfall. Our area can expect seas to be 3-8 feet above normal, coastal flooding, and winds 25 to 50mph. Isolated tornados and severe thunderstorms could begin as early as tomorrow night.
IF YOU ARE IN THE PROJECTED PATH OF IKE LEAVE NOW. Hurricane Ike is a VERY DANGEROUS storm, and the loss of life and property is almost a certainty. Tropical Storm force winds are well over 200 miles from the center of Ike. ALL PERSONS ALONG THE GULF COAST should monitor Ike closely.
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