Thanks Buster, yes some bad things could happen with this system even if it isn't a major storm. Just with the thunderstorms today New Orleans had 8 inches fall in a short period of time which flooded parts of the city. With the Mississippi River at very high levels a storm surge of around 5 feet could top the levees in some places. We are situated between the Mississippi and the Atchafalaya Rivers which both have been at record levels pushing waters towards us from both east and west. With the set up we have it could lead to catastrophic flooding and destruction. If it is a big rain maker that could be worse than the winds and tide.

Thanks for the prayers,
"gene"