Could Ike be the next hurricane Katrina?

Question

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5day#contents

Look at Ike's forecasted track. Isn't that quite the same as Katrina's? I know Katrina moved over South Florida and then into the Gulf, but it looks like Ike will be doing something very much the same.

I think Ike could be very bad news for New Orleans. Are they ever going to get a chance to recover?

Answer 1

Sure. Why not. The weather is a chaotic system. Prediction even with modern methodology is tricky at best.

Answer 2

I feel bad for the people of New Orleans.  I hope they don't hesitate to evacuate after Gustav fizzled the way he did.  That could end up being a big catastrophe if Ike turns out to be bad.  We should all be keeping an eye on this one.

An easy way to track Ike is with http://www.USAMediaGuide.com. It has a special section of links to:

--Ike's projected path

--National Hurricane Center and local news coverage

--hurricane preparation tips

--live streaming webcams

--ready.gov and the Red Cross

--other Ike-related stuff.

Answer 3

ya ya wtever u say