LOTS of folks googling in for information on Algiers.
Near as I can tell, the West Bank is experiencing pretty minor damage (relatively), and it’s all due to wind. Tree limbs, etc. I’ve heard nothing at all about flooding.
So far so good.
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Hey, Polimom! I am in central Miss but husband stayed home in Algiers. Reports he lost power at 530 am. We live in Walnut Bend.
Hey Charlotte! So glad to hear from you, and that you’re fine! Thanks for the update!
Windy and little rain in Algiers… James at the pub will open at the usual hour, so I’m told. Police came by last night and told everyone to go home…
Hi Bill — thanks for the update! Opening at the usual hour just became much more likely…