<p>I don't want to cause a stir, but I have been watching the weather channel today, and there is a tropical storm (i believe) that has developed and is near the west indies, that will eventually work its way into the gulf of mexico. They fear it might hit somewhere near louisiana, but where is unknown.</p>
<p>As of now, all they know is that it's headed most likely towards the gulf coast, and that they predict it to develop into a category 4 hurricane.</p>
<p>There are ALWAYS tropical storms and hurricanse coming. I mean every year. Don't get panicked until you have a lot more definitive information about its severity and direction</p>
<p>As Clay says there are ALWAYS tropical storms and the Gulf is a huge area. It pays to keep an eye but not to obsess. My sons first year down there we got the tropical storm here in Maryland and were without electricity for nearly five full days!</p>
<p>I AM SO GLAD it didn't get its as$ near new orleans! woot. the city can be alright :)</p>
<p>It's still frightening to know that the Corps has left undone what so badly needed to be done. And so much of the rest of the country seems to have forgotten about it. We still talk to people about it every chance we get as we travel the country. They sometimes seem surprised. </p>
<p>However, Tulane has a good emergency plan in place, a plan that succeeded and kept our son safe when we left him there two years ago and which he will help implement if need be this year. So don't fear for yourself, JB, but do remember to write to your congresspeople when it's appropriate.</p>