That red flag is a warning to the beachgoers here, going into the water today is not a good idea. There are rip currents. Theres building surf. So in that sense there is a growing indication of what is, indeed, coming. Hurricane nate will be a category 1 possibly a category 2. That can cause people a false sense of security. Not only here in alabama, but in new orleans, as we look in new orleans in and around the area, can you see folks have been getting sands bagging operationsnd way. Thats because the city lies low. Also there is an additional problem. The pumps of the 120 pumps there, more than a begin pumps if recent weeks have failed. When they fail the water can then cause flooding in certain areas. Thats why in new orleans, there are now some mandatory evacuations in certain parts of the city t. Power Company Spending the day yesterday as well as today making sure that the power lines are attended to. Ideally, those power lines will stay in place, especially for the pumps. The p
that red flag is a warning to the beach-goers here, going into the water today is not a good idea. there are rip currents. there s building surf. so in that sense there is a growing indication of what is, indeed, coming. hurricane nate will be a category 1 possibly a category 2. that can cause people a false sense of security. not only here in alabama, but in new orleans, as we look in new orleans in and around the area, can you see folks have been getting sands bagging operationsnd way. that s because the city lies low. also there is an additional problem. the pumps of the 120 pumps there, more than a begin pumps if recent weeks have failed. when they fail the water can then cause flooding in certain areas. that s why in new orleans, there are now some mandatory evacuations in certain parts of the city t. power company spending the day yesterday as well as today making sure that the power lines are attended to.