GUSTAV: Massive Evil Hurricane of Death! Panic!

[Uncle Fester]

There were two tornado warning for NASP. In both cases, the base siren went off about 10 minutes after the tornadoes were reported.

Sleep tight.

 

[bb1125]

So does anybody know if a bunch of helicopters are staged at Sherman? I just had four CH-47's (that's what they sounded like at least) fly over my house headed that way. If there is a bunch down there I might drive that way early in the morning to get some pics...

Just got back from base and there were a bunch of 60's, a few 46's, and a couple of C-130's.

 

[Gatordev]

So does anybody know if a bunch of helicopters are staged at Sherman? I just had four CH-47's (that's what they sounded like at least) fly over my house headed that way. If there is a bunch down there I might drive that way early in the morning to get some pics...

Yes. There are a bunch of helos staged there for relief missions. The -60s are HSC birds (from what I was told) that were sent there first. Word is they aren't really going anywhere despite their current lack of use since Hanna is coming. There's still a bunch of people working the potential relief requirements if/when Hanna hits, so stay tuned.

 

[loadtoad]

Yes. There are a bunch of helos staged there for relief missions. The -60s are HSC birds (from what I was told) that were sent there first. Word is they aren't really going anywhere despite their current lack of use since Hanna is coming. There's still a bunch of people working the potential relief requirements if/when Hanna hits, so stay tuned.

Sweet, will try to get a peak tomorrow when I am down there...

 

[MIDNJAC]

Update: 3 active tropical storms in the Atlantic currently, 5-day tracks are still a bit far out to really be conclusive.

 

[Tyler]

Just got our power back!

What a bunch of shit. 48 hours of steady, uneventful rain.