Well it looks like its gonna be a bad one. Hurricane IKE is still 18 hours out and Galveston is flooding already and a drop of rain hasnt even fell yet, and the storm surge hasnt come yet its gonna be bad. They say this storm is about the size of the State of Texas.

Just wanted to say good luck to you all and stay safe.

 

The sea wall in Galveston is already getting pounded right now. This is a really bad sign since Ike is still 250 miles out.

 

Yeah and that sea wall is 17 feet tall and water is already splashing over it. Gonna be real bad.

 

That is really sad. Think of all the destruction that is going to be caused by this. I know it's not going to be good but I wish all of you the best. Be careful guys

 

Tidal surge is now over taking Galveston. Most of the sea front is under water and flooding is happening very quickly. 61st St is getting close to being flooded which will cut off traffic flow on 45. Within the hour the only way to get off the island is by helicopter. I've been watching our Gulf data trackers for the rigs and buoys and the pressures are rapidly increasing. The inter Gulf buoys are seeing sustained 30ft swells. This could be a really bad one folks.

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61st is now 3ft under water. The San Jacinto river has risen 8ft. One buoy I've been watching is 22 nautical miles out at 27.55 LAT -92.49 LON and its seeing sustained windspeed of over 100 knots, swells above 30ft, pressure staying just below 29in, and get this...water temperature has dropped to 79*. Keep in mind this is almost 200 miles ahead of Ike. This is not good, its building strength.

 

Stay safe boys !!


I dont like the cold and snow but at least I dont have to put up with this.

 

Its now reached the 200 mile mark and has been established as a category 2 and still building strength.

 

who wants to go surfing?

 

I'm ready......

 

How about you go and then let us know how well that works out for ya