[thechat] Isabel

[Roger Austin]

  Here in Raleigh, North Carolina, we expect just 40-50 mph wind gusts 
and several inches of rain. No biggie compared with hurricane Fran which 
kicked us in the stomach. East of here it will be pretty bad for the 
day, but I don't understand why they are closing down in DC. It won't 
even be a hurricane by then. I guess it must be the rain and surge that 
they are worried about.
  Atlantic Beach is where we usually go to the beach. It is very near 
landfall. It will be interesting to see what happens down there.
  It has started to rain and the wind was on/off all night with little 
gusts. I will work at home since most people won't be going to work 
today. Schools are closed so all the parents will be home.
  No matter what happens, it can't be as bad as Hurricane Fran or the 
big ice storm last December.

Bob Davis wrote:
> On Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at 10:11 PM, Alan McCoy wrote:
> 
>> Looks like we're right in the path. Battening down the hatches...
>>
> 
> My parents live on the Chesapeake just north of the Rappahanock, and my 
> brother and sister both are in DC.  I hope it's not a big one.