Tropical Storm Hannah

[Ranger12 46]

Forget Gustav, well as far as our game against Southern Miss goes this weekend anyway. Otherwise we need to keep that area of the Gulf Coast in our thoughts and prayers.

Hannah is expected to be at least category 1 hurricane and hit northeastern Florida or southeastern Georgia by Friday, meaning that the system could be affecting Auburn by Saturday morning.

[aulover 0]

Well in that case at least we wouldn't all get sun burns and pass out from the heat!

[joe6points 9]

I'm tired of all of the hype/storm porn! The Weather Channel/CNN/Fox/local live for this kind of thing to boost their ratings, and I am beginning to think the "public service" part of the broadcasts is purely coincidental/tax write-off.

How many times do you cry "wolf" before you lose the audience's attention?

[eibua12 81]

I'm tired of all of the hype/storm porn! The Weather Channel/CNN/Fox/local live for this kind of thing to boost their ratings, and I am beginning to think the "public service" part of the broadcasts is purely coincidental/tax write-off.

How many times do you cry "wolf" before you lose the audience's attention?

Hmm let's see, Oh yea that whole katrina thing no one thought would be a big deal...

Hannah will have minimal effect on Auburn at best.

[townhallsavoy 2]

I'm tired of all of the hype/storm porn! The Weather Channel/CNN/Fox/local live for this kind of thing to boost their ratings, and I am beginning to think the "public service" part of the broadcasts is purely coincidental/tax write-off.

How many times do you cry "wolf" before you lose the audience's attention?

Hmm let's see, Oh yea that whole katrina thing no one thought would be a big deal...

Hannah will have minimal effect on Auburn at best.

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EVERYONE thought Katrina was going to be a big deal. Did you watch the news back then? It's been eleven years since I lived in New Orleans, and even back then they were warning the city to fix the levees before a big hurricane hit. They never got around to it until Katrina turned the Big Easy into the Big Swimming Pool.

The problem was that people were too stupid to evacuate.

This coverage of Gustav is good for the safety of Louisiana/Mississippi, but it's really unecessary. I've felt since this thing first formed that the media was just trying to get ratings by scaring everyone. Katrina (in size) was twice as big as Gustav. The problem with hurricanes isn't necessarily the wind speeds. It's the amount of rain and the large area that it covers that creates the most damage. Gustav is a pud compared to some of the bigger storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Camille.

[joe6points 9]

I'm tired of all of the hype/storm porn! The Weather Channel/CNN/Fox/local live for this kind of thing to boost their ratings, and I am beginning to think the "public service" part of the broadcasts is purely coincidental/tax write-off.

How many times do you cry "wolf" before you lose the audience's attention?

Hmm let's see, Oh yea that whole katrina thing no one thought would be a big deal...

Hannah will have minimal effect on Auburn at best.

Katrina was 3 years ago--they haven't been right since...Even a blind pig will find an acorn every now and then.

[aulover 0]

I'm tired of all of the hype/storm porn! The Weather Channel/CNN/Fox/local live for this kind of thing to boost their ratings, and I am beginning to think the "public service" part of the broadcasts is purely coincidental/tax write-off.

How many times do you cry "wolf" before you lose the audience's attention?

Hmm let's see, Oh yea that whole katrina thing no one thought would be a big deal...

Hannah will have minimal effect on Auburn at best.

?

EVERYONE thought Katrina was going to be a big deal. Did you watch the news back then? It's been eleven years since I lived in New Orleans, and even back then they were warning the city to fix the levees before a big hurricane hit. They never got around to it until Katrina turned the Big Easy into the Big Swimming Pool.

The problem was that people were too stupid to evacuate.

This coverage of Gustav is good for the safety of Louisiana/Mississippi, but it's really unecessary. I've felt since this thing first formed that the media was just trying to get ratings by scaring everyone. Katrina (in size) was twice as big as Gustav. The problem with hurricanes isn't necessarily the wind speeds. It's the amount of rain and the large area that it covers that creates the most damage. Gustav is a pud compared to some of the bigger storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Camille.

Just one question: Have you been through a hurricane ? Even a small one. And I don't mean one that came through Montgomery, I mean have you been in a coastal city that one hit at the time of the hitting ? If not you do not know of what you speak. I understand that in mid-America it is boring and seems unnecessary to have 24/7 coverage of every detail. But for those in the path of the storm any news they can get is a God send.

[wakeriderof87 31]

I'm tired of all of the hype/storm porn! The Weather Channel/CNN/Fox/local live for this kind of thing to boost their ratings, and I am beginning to think the "public service" part of the broadcasts is purely coincidental/tax write-off.

How many times do you cry "wolf" before you lose the audience's attention?

Hmm let's see, Oh yea that whole katrina thing no one thought would be a big deal...

Hannah will have minimal effect on Auburn at best.

?

EVERYONE thought Katrina was going to be a big deal. Did you watch the news back then? It's been eleven years since I lived in New Orleans, and even back then they were warning the city to fix the levees before a big hurricane hit. They never got around to it until Katrina turned the Big Easy into the Big Swimming Pool.

The problem was that people were too stupid to evacuate.

This coverage of Gustav is good for the safety of Louisiana/Mississippi, but it's really unecessary. I've felt since this thing first formed that the media was just trying to get ratings by scaring everyone. Katrina (in size) was twice as big as Gustav. The problem with hurricanes isn't necessarily the wind speeds. It's the amount of rain and the large area that it covers that creates the most damage. Gustav is a pud compared to some of the bigger storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Camille.

Just one question: Have you been through a hurricane ? Even a small one. And I don't mean one that came through Montgomery, I mean have you been in a coastal city that one hit at the time of the hitting ? If not you do not know of what you speak. I understand that in mid-America it is boring and seems unnecessary to have 24/7 coverage of every detail. But for those in the path of the storm any news they can get is a God send.

Agreed, I get sick of the coverage when a storm is not affecting me. But when its headed in the direction of you or hitting an area filled with loved ones. No amount of information is enough.

[BamaGrad03 0]

Uh, this one didn't wipe out New Orleans, but people in Morgan City and Houma took the direct hit, and even though Gustav was small, I'm sure they appreciated the weather coverage.

Even if it was all "hype"...

[Ranger12 46]

We have people on this board that live on the Gulf Coast. Some were in the path of this storm. Ask them if they think the coverage is all "hype".

If Hannah takes a westward track after it makes landfall, like Gustav is planned to do, it will impact Auburn greatly. It was just upgraded to hurricane status. However, right now, the early projections have it heading straight north after hitting land. Auburn may be affected by the outer rain bands Friday night into Saturday morning, but nothing severe enough to cancel the game probably.

[aulover 0]

We have people on this board that live on the Gulf Coast. Some were in the path of this storm. Ask them if they think the coverage is all "hype".

If Hannah takes a westward track after it makes landfall, like Gustav is planned to do, it will impact Auburn greatly. It was just upgraded to hurricane status. However, right now, the early projections have it heading straight north after hitting land. Auburn may be affected by the outer rain bands Friday night into Saturday morning, but nothing severe enough to cancel the game probably.

I was trying to be funny when I said at least we wouldn't get a sunburn. But believe me, since I live in Pensacola and have in-laws and friends in GulfPort and Bay St. Louis, I know it's no joke.

[AUMom 1]

As one who lives in Mobile, the news coverage as the storm approaches is appreciated, it saves

lives, and the warnings during the storm lets us know what to expect, especially after we lose power (except

for battery operated radios). I also know the deluge of news reports has to be tedious for people

not being affected, but that's why you have 200 - 500 other channels to watch.

Thanks to all for thoughts and prayers!

See ya'll Saturday at Mecca (Jordan-Hare)!!

War Eagle!

[Ranger12 46]

I was trying to be funny when I said at least we wouldn't get a sunburn. But believe me, since I live in Pensacola and have in-laws and friends in GulfPort and Bay St. Louis, I know it's no joke.

Oh, I know. I was referencing the comment that was made by somebody else that the coverage was too much hype.

[4TIGRS 0]

I'm tired of all of the hype/storm porn! The Weather Channel/CNN/Fox/local live for this kind of thing to boost their ratings, and I am beginning to think the "public service" part of the broadcasts is purely coincidental/tax write-off.

How many times do you cry "wolf" before you lose the audience's attention?

Hmm let's see, Oh yea that whole katrina thing no one thought would be a big deal...

Hannah will have minimal effect on Auburn at best.

?

EVERYONE thought Katrina was going to be a big deal. Did you watch the news back then? It's been eleven years since I lived in New Orleans, and even back then they were warning the city to fix the levees before a big hurricane hit. They never got around to it until Katrina turned the Big Easy into the Big Swimming Pool.

The problem was that people were too stupid to evacuate.

This coverage of Gustav is good for the safety of Louisiana/Mississippi, but it's really unecessary. I've felt since this thing first formed that the media was just trying to get ratings by scaring everyone. Katrina (in size) was twice as big as Gustav. The problem with hurricanes isn't necessarily the wind speeds. It's the amount of rain and the large area that it covers that creates the most damage. Gustav is a pud compared to some of the bigger storms like Andrew, Katrina, and Camille.

Just one question: Have you been through a hurricane ? Even a small one. And I don't mean one that came through Montgomery, I mean have you been in a coastal city that one hit at the time of the hitting ? If not you do not know of what you speak. I understand that in mid-America it is boring and seems unnecessary to have 24/7 coverage of every detail. But for those in the path of the storm any news they can get is a God send.

I have been through a hurricane and I am sick and tired of the a=holes over sensationalizing every little thing. Give us the facts and shut up. And I am also sick of everyone from new orleans still bitching about katrina...it didn't hit new orleans...it hit mississippi...if the La. gov't would have fixed the damn levees with the money they spent elsewhere then the damage to that city would have been a lot less.

[MrMoJo 0]

I've been impressed with the local coverage on the Gulf Coast. Very calm and to the point.

You want to hear weather psycho moron weathermen, go to Huntsville when there is a rotation in a cloud somewhere on the planet. They even ignore the NWS and issue their own warnings.

[BZ770 2]

We've had some pretty good wind and rain in Mobile today. That storm struck a good distance from here, but with all the media coverage you can look outside and see the wind blowing and flip on the TV and see an outer band flying over the city. Yes sometimes it is overhyped, but when you live down here you will appreciate it.

[runswithscissors 33]

We've had some pretty good wind and rain in Mobile today. That storm struck a good distance from here, but with all the media coverage you can look outside and see the wind blowing and flip on the TV and see an outer band flying over the city. Yes sometimes it is overhyped, but when you live down here you will appreciate it.

i was surprised at how windy it was over here in Baldwin County. i expected a decent amount of wind but it was a little more stout than i thought. i did, however, board up in case it took a little jog towards the east at the last minute. i don't think i'm going to take it down until the Atlantic gets clear. i'm not too worried about Hanna, but i'm keeping a close eye on Ike. Gulf Shores came out unscathed for the most part, just a handful of streets had water over them. one thing that does concern me though, is Gustav was a little west of New Orleans, and water was coming up to the bulkhead at the public beach. i think if there is a strong category 2 there will be a good bit of flooding. not quite as bad as what Ivan was, but a pretty good bit.

[joe6points 9]

Yeah, I live in Mobile, and I am tired of every single news station having a "weather geek" standing in a mud-puddle screaming about how wet their shoes are. "Coverage" is great, and greatly appreciated. "Hype" (look at me, I put myself in danger and wet socks to report about that potted plant that just fell over in the wind) gets real old, real fast.

[joe6points 9]

Blast from the past! 

I still live in Mobile, and still hate hurricane hype.  Harvey was not hype, and past hype may have deterred some of the citizens of Southeast Texas from leaving.  The citizens knew there was a storm coming, but apparently didn't believe it was going to be as bad as it was.  It was a "4" just before it hit.  I lived thru Frederick (the first "himacane" to navigate Mobile Bay), and stayed with my elderly parents in Monroeville during Ivan, when we had to jack the house up and straighten the piers after at least 2 tornadoes passed over.  I appreciate all of the authentic information I can get about tropical weather.  I just really, really, REALLY hate the ratings-gouging hype.  Give us the straight scoop.  (Expecting 6-10" of rain today and tomorrow.)