TROPICAL STORM ISAAC Discussion Thread #12

I know the weather service won't say this but I'm having a hard time getting the fact that we could be dealing with an Allison type event with it coming in and barely moving dumping 40 inches of rain in some areas like it did in Texas out of my head.
So many variables to consider with a slow mover, extended power outages, loss of drinking water for a prolonged time, extra stress on trees and buildings.

Ugh..........

Well, my building won't close until a voluntary evac is orderered...come on Jindal...just do it so I can go home!

How long is this storm suppose to be over us?

If the NOLA metro area gets a 20" rainfall, then that is a rough equivalent of the rain we got during the infamous "May 8th" Flood. It would likely follow that if your home flooded back then, you should probably raise your furniture, etc. to avoid damage. I'm thinking that if you did not flood then, you'll likely stay dry with this impending event forecast. Comments?

Does anyone else feel that Channel 4 is starting to downplay the storm...well Eric anyway? I understand that they are trying to not cause panic but I find he's kind of like "whew" that was close when in all actuality it's not over! There's still time for intensification.

How wide is the eyewall? Do you think it will pass over NOLA directly?