Sunday Reads: Ida No!
Posted: August 29, 2021 | Author: JJ Lopez aka Minkoff Minx | Filed under: just because |35 Comments
Ain’t it the fucking truth…
Cartoons via AAEC:
And from Cagle:
That last cartoon is from the foreign press…in Spain.
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On Ida:
Not that Ida, this one…
600 AM CDT Update: #Ida continues to strengthen and now has maximum sustained winds of around 150 MPH with higher gusts, and a minimum pressure of 935 mb (27.61 inches) https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB pic.twitter.com/UIqAgpI4at
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 29, 2021
BREAKING: Hurricane Ida has strengthened into a major hurricane early Sunday morning. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the system has maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, which makes it a Category 3 hurricane. https://t.co/BE8zyIFgP8
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 29, 2021
Hurricane Ida intensifies to Category 3 storm as it gets closer to Louisiana https://t.co/SzoKWL5hlM
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 29, 2021
#Ida is now officially a major hurricane rated a Category 3 storm. Maximum sustained winds are now at 115 mph. You can expect life threatening storm surge, catastrophic wind damage and flooding rainfall as Hurricane Ida approaches and moves inland. pic.twitter.com/q7bWPaLich
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) August 29, 2021
For the first time, #Ida's eye is now entirely circled by extremely cold cloud tops appearing as deep red/black on satellite imagery.
— Jack Sillin (@JackSillin) August 29, 2021
This happens as the sun sets and the storm passes over the pocket of extraordinarily warm water around 27N 88W, both boosting convection. pic.twitter.com/2QoAndr2td
Hurricane #Ida Advisory 10A: Ida Forecast to Strengthen Rapidly Before Landfall. Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Potentially Catastrophic Wind Damage, and Flooding Rainfall Expected to Impact the Northern Gulf Coast Beginning Sunday Morning. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 28, 2021
If you're just catching up, here's a quick #Ida recap:
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) August 29, 2021
1. Widespread evacuations are in effect for LA and MS
2. New Orleans officials warn residents to be on the road or at home by midnight
3. 500 FEMA workers are in LA and TX, standing by to respond to the storm pic.twitter.com/5LGBPyqcbz
Hurricane #Ida Advisory 10A: Ida Forecast to Strengthen Rapidly Before Landfall. Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Potentially Catastrophic Wind Damage, and Flooding Rainfall Expected to Impact the Northern Gulf Coast Beginning Sunday Morning. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 28, 2021
805p We are starting to see the center of #Ida from our radar with the first bands approaching the coast. Here bands have brought tropical storm force gusts to some of the oil rigs out there. #LAwx #MSwx pic.twitter.com/1xojWVblkf
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) August 29, 2021
This should say gusts. We apologize for the confusion. In the process of updating everything some things changed as confidence increased with the wind potential. Winds between the high rises will be higher as well and if Ida jogs any more east look for stronger winds in the city. https://t.co/L6CD7H3Xfv
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) August 29, 2021
For the River Parishes: Expect winds >110mph sustained. Rainfall 10-15” with 20”+ possible. Brief tornadoes possible. 5-8 ft of inundation in Lake Pontchartrain. #lawx pic.twitter.com/Zbc4eZkgmD
— NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) August 28, 2021
Hurricane #Ida is approaching the Louisiana coast and forecast to rapidly intensify into a dangerous major hurricane before landfall. Here are the latest Key Messages. See https://t.co/tW4KeFW0gB for details. pic.twitter.com/f6GMTR8NOr
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 29, 2021
Almost 600 Louisiana sites with toxic chemicals lie in Hurricane Ida's path https://t.co/TwDrdtvDRP via @nolanews Lordy Lordy @sejorg @MikeBloomberg @EPAregion6 @troyc4Congress @ginamccarthy46 @RepRichmond @SenBillCassidy
— Russel L. Honore' (@ltgrusselhonore) August 28, 2021
The @CityOfNOLA is issuing a mandatory evacuation for areas outside the levees (red) and a voluntary evacuation for the rest of the parish (yellow).#Ida could bring up to 11ft surge outside levees, and dangerous winds & heavy rain for the full area. pic.twitter.com/dkJuAkgKUC
— NOLA Ready (@nolaready) August 27, 2021
#HurricaneIda Update: All arriving and departing flights scheduled for tomorrow (Sun. 8/29) have been cancelled due to anticipated hurricane.
— New Orleans Airport (@flyneworleans) August 29, 2021
Impacts from Hurricane #Ida are expected to intensify throughout the morning. By midnight, everyone in New Orleans should shelter in place. Listen to your radio, television, or phone for updates. Text NOLAREADY to 77295 for emergency alerts. https://t.co/AyuRn37IF4 pic.twitter.com/w98111B8q0
— NOLA Ready (@nolaready) August 29, 2021
Hurricane Ida could be among strongest to hit Louisiana since 1850s, governor warns https://t.co/nqdA5RpsxG
— Guardian US (@GuardianUS) August 29, 2021
I will post more updates on Ida in the comments. But…
The #WaffleHouseIndex is not looking good:
Seriously a worrying sign ahead of #Ida. The Waffle House in Morgan City is closed until the storm passes. pic.twitter.com/dYfgGoIcHv
— Sam Karlin (@samkarlin) August 28, 2021
This is how born Floridians get ready@WaffleHouse is on speed dial pic.twitter.com/UFhy0Kjsj1
— Talk of Titusville 🌴🚀 (@TalkOTitusville) July 3, 2021
Now for a few other news items:
The United States is now 52.6% fully vaccinated and 21.8% fully dewormed.
— Dubious State of Serenity (@TranquilityRuse) August 28, 2021
SCOTUS just allowed North Dakota to ban from voting anyone who doesn’t have a residential street address. Most Native Americans in the region use PO boxes because they live in remote areas. They were the last to gain the right the vote, and are now the first to have it taken away
— scott immordino (@ScottImmordino) August 29, 2021
At a Children’s Hospital, a Wave of Young Patients Struggling to Breathe https://t.co/CB8bxbbYAK
— Liz Szabo (@LizSzabo) August 29, 2021
GOP's Proud Boys are holding a rally in two weeks in Wash DC to demand the release of the Jan 6 terrorists. Canada had classified the Proud Boys as a terrorist group. Yet we see Republicans palling around with these terrorists. MAGA is a TERRORISM!https://t.co/TbUa407z7f
— (((DeanObeidallah))) (@DeanObeidallah) August 28, 2021
Me wearing legwarmers in the 80s was a mistake. This is white supremacist terrorism. https://t.co/mIhoweFw3a
— Kerry Reid (@kerryreid) August 28, 2021
But he died with zero tapeworms. https://t.co/X0MGZdjhRA
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) August 28, 2021
But parents and teachers are clamoring to get the federally funded program back as families continue to struggle. https://t.co/aefvRo3PrV
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) August 28, 2021
MURDER HORNET NEST: Washington State officials say they have eradicated its first Murder Hornet nest of the year. The nest had nearly 1,500 hornets inside. https://t.co/lexfptgS5U pic.twitter.com/rcWFN9yUvc
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 27, 2021
Biden got 117,000 Afghans Out: Contrast that Time Trump Abruptly Withdrew Troops from Syria and refused to Help Kurdish Allies https://t.co/3NFO7THZel
— Juan Cole (@jricole) August 29, 2021
In the U.S. alone, millions of people have developed lasting cognitive and neurological problems long after an initial COVID-19 infection. Some of these patients may be permanently disabled and need long-term care https://t.co/7tLLqVB42p
— National Geographic (@NatGeo) August 28, 2021
These next are from the Onion.
Nation Stunned That 20-Year Catastrophe Could End So Catastrophically https://t.co/Yf7M9Ztu3N pic.twitter.com/5LxR0aNtzu
— The Onion (@TheOnion) August 27, 2021
Apologetic Nurse Informs Man Having Heart Attack There’s About An Hour Wait Until Next Covid Patient Dies https://t.co/RXOeGxnARl pic.twitter.com/q2iIrJ7B6r
— The Onion (@TheOnion) August 26, 2021
So true…
A bit of calm, in a story of cheese…
Meet the Bitcoin of the cheese world 👇 pic.twitter.com/qpCi7VraiR
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 29, 2021
This is an open thread as always…
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JJ Lopez aka Minkoff Minx
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Mona (aka Wonk the Vote)
Sky Dancing 
More updates:
Ok more updates:
I know I am posting a lot of things about Ida. But it is a huge storm that will cause so much human suffering.
Struck me as cold: “Prayers for my close friends” but not for the other friends? And none for anyone else in NOLA?
I think you’re reading too much into it. She’s just saying she has close friends there. You can’t put everything in a tweet. And VAB is nothing if not compassionate.
Thanks for posting JJ – that doplar radar view is astounding. The lightening one is equally frightening. How the hospitals will cope in the aftermath is anyone’s guess.
I hope Dak keeps power, etc.
Oh shoot – posted this at the same time you’re reporting power is out there! I’m sure Dak is prepared but that’s always so miserable.
Hi! Lights been blinking! First big feedeebands gusting and I can hear the howl!! Probably will lose power in the next few hours. See you on the otherside!!
Be careful Kat.
Dak! Good to hear from you! I’m so worried about you. Just saw that it made landfall SW of Grand Isle with 150 mph winds in the eyewall. What a monster. Sending psychic energy for the roof to stay on!
Hope you will be well!
Thinking about Kat and all of you today. I’m not offering thoughts and prayers, I’m offering my heart. Can’t put into words how I feel. There’s so much hurt and pain words just can’t describe.
Peace and Love to you all
Mouse
Mouse! So good to see you!
Hi there. Pretty good here. Been the craziest 2 years of my long life. I’ll share with y’all soon. Hope all is well with you.
Hi Mouse!!
Hi BB. Hope you’re doing well
Mouse! Hello! Hope all is OK with you.
Hey Luna. We’re OK but life has changed a lot for us. I’ll check back later to share after some of these disasters slow down.
rolling disasters is right. Thinking of you!
Ida makes landfall :
Poignant song. Thinking of you too, Beata.
Thanks for all the updates, JJ. I’m watching the weather channel and thinking of Dakinikat. Hoping for the safety of everyone in Ida’s path.
Showing up might make it easier for the FBI to find some Jan 6 faces in the crowd.
The power just went off. Everything ok here. It’s been mostly like a tropical storm. Gusty but not frighteningly so. Just a matter of getting it past and getting the winds to under 30.
Glad to know you’re in a safer place. Take care
JJ, I saw that about the Asian giant hornets. (shudder) It’s appalling what would happen if they got loose (or more of them did). Our state’s entomologists are doing a great job, plus the citizens who report sightings. Apparently they put tiny tracking devices on 3 live hornets they captured and so tracked them back to their nest.
Best wishes for all in the path of Ida!
OK, too much worrisome stuff. Here’s something heartwarming and … errr … wooly.
It’s the wool. Automatic self-renewing crash pad. 😆