Thousands prepare to flee Isabel (MSNBC)

[WillyT]

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Sept. 16 — Following a first wave of evacuations, thousands more residents of North Carolina’s Outer Banks prepared Tuesday to flee Hurricane Isabel, which continued a path towards the barrier islands. The hurricane’s winds were around 105 mph — less than its peak Sunday of 160 mph, but still more than strong enough to be deadly.

THE NATIONAL HURRICANE Center warned that “while some further weakening is expected Tuesday, conditions could become favorable for restrengthening prior to landfall.”

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Link: http://www.msnbc.com/news/961894.asp?0cv=CB10

You guys prepared over there??? :scared:

Please be safe, and let us know how it's goin!

[Noordam]

1. My dad lives in Goldsboro and he sounds bored over Isabel

He just got home from my brother in Durham and he was not that worried. Isabel is now a Cat 2.

[WillyT]

2. Yep, It's Been Losing Strength While In Cooler Waters, But...

When it hits that band of warmer water (Gulf Stream), it may wind back up with one hell of a punch. Hope not, but the next day or two should tell the tale.

Good vibes from the left coast!!! :hi:

[WillyT]

3. One Hell Of A Pic!!!

Fingers crossed here!

Careful all!

[realFedUp]

4. Worse than terrorism

natural disasters....