Hurricane Isaac

NHC/NOAA ^ | 27 August 2012 | NHC/NOAA

[NautiNurse]

Isaac has been slow to organize and attain hurricane status. Slow moving minimal Hurricane Isaac threatens to dump up to 20" of rain in portions of its path. Storm surge of 6-12ft is expected.

Media news readers have gleefully reported RNC scheduling adjustments to accommodate public safety during Tampa storm warnings.

A water spout formed in the Tampa Channelside area at 4:43PM Monday afternoon, a short distance from the RNC Convention Center. The Florida Atlantic coast was inundated with torrential rain squalls from far-reaching Isaac outer bands. Several tornados were reported in the Florida peninsula.

The weather took its toll on protester turnout at the GOP convention. Cara Jennings, a community organizer from Palm Beach County, braved the elements dressed as a sparkling pink vagina, along with several dozen other protesters.

GOP governors of Gulf Coast states announced they would remain at their posts, rather than attend the Tampa convention. British Petroleum reported eight oil rigs and 39 production platforms were evacuated late Sunday. By mid-day Monday, personnel had been evacuated from 346 offshore gas and oil platforms, representing 58 percent of the 596 manned platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

As Isaac ultimately takes aim at the Gulf of Mexico coastline, news outlets wistfully reminisce about the 7th anniversary since Hurricane Katrina, huge television ratings, and once again omit a state named Mississippi in their storm coverage. One thing is certain--news coverage is much more predictable than Hurricane Isaac.

Sea Surface Temps

Public Advisories

NHC Tropical Discussions

Satellite Images

Buoy Data:
Western Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana/Mississippi Coastal Region
Florida

Radar:
Mobile,AL
New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Lake Charles, LA
Northwest FL
Tampa Bay

[HereInTheHeartland]

“Karl Rove is planting the explosives along the levees as we speak.”

A pickup truck was seen leaving Crawford Texas with a heavy load in the back, covered by a tarp. Three men were seen in the truck. The resembled GW Bush, K Rove; and Richard Cheney.

The were cackling madly and seen heading towards New Orleans.

[miele man]

Heavens! Now I’ll be hearing that Pac-Man sound the rest of the day. LOL I guess though, in this case, it’ll be Plaq-Man.

Thank you so very much for your earnest effort to inform and to help. Many do certainly appreciate it. I’ve moved inland about 90 miles from Panama City Beach, but I surely miss breathing the air there, except when the red tide came in. Ivan was just too costly, property tax and insurance wise.

[arasina]

Just checking to see how you are doing. Are either of you getting a load of bad weather from Isaac?

[NautiNurse]

I guess though, in this case, it’ll be Plaq-Man.

LOL!

90 miles is a short hop to get your dose of salt air. I surely understand the painful insurance expense with coastal living. Ouch.

[Strategerist]

There are an increasing number of models that do not have the center of Issac actually moving on shore until midday Thursday or later.

[dfwgator]

Yikes!

[NautiNurse]

Extreme torture.

[CedarDave]

Discussion and 48-hour outlook

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at 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...the center of Hurricane Isaac was located
by NOAA Doppler radars near latitude 28.7 north...longitude 89.2
west. Isaac is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph...13 km/h. A
northwestward motion at a slightly slower speed is expected over
the next day or two. On the forecast track...the center of
Hurricane Isaac should reach the coastline of southeastern
Louisiana this evening.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph...130 km/h...
with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-
Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some slight strengthening is possible
before Isaac makes landfall. Gradual weakening is expected after
landfall occurs.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles...95 km...mainly
to the northeast and east of the center. Tropical-storm-force
winds extend outward up to 185 miles...295 km. Tropical storm
conditions are occurring along the coastal areas of southeastern
Louisiana...Mississippi...and Alabama. NOAA buoy 42040...located
east of the mouth of the Mississippi River...recently measured
sustained winds of 63 mph...100 km/h...and a gust to 83 mph...
135 km/h.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 975 mb...28.79 inches.

http://classic.wunderground.com/tropical/at201209.public.html#a_topad

[NautiNurse]

Seven years later...where are they?

Aaron Broussard

August 27, 2012 - Federal prosecutors on Monday brushed aside Aaron Broussard's request to dismiss 26 of the 27 wire fraud, bribery and theft charges pending against the former Jefferson Parish president.

Ray Nagin

August 21, 2012 - Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin did not appear in federal court Friday, being granted an extension to produce documents requested for a grand jury. Nagin had received a subpoena to appear before a federal grand jury Friday as it investigates payments and gratuities he allegedly received in office.

[Leep]

Ibama: I call on the name of the dark one.

[abb]

http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/08/aaron_broussards_attempt_to_di.html
Aaron Broussard’s attempt to dismiss charges brushed aside by government

http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2012/08/convicted_vendor_mark_st_pierr.html
Convicted vendor Mark St. Pierre seeks deal for aiding Ray Nagin probe

[NautiNurse]

Hurricane Isaac
30 mi SSW of the mouth of the Mississippi River
105 mi SSE of New Orleans
Moving NW at 8mph
Max sustained winds 80mph, 975mb
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles, mainly
to the northeast and east of the center.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles

On/Off Hurricane List Mash Here-->

[dfwgator]

Louisiana - Half under water, the other half under indictment.

[Elle Bee]

and it's slowing down

Way to ruin a party for the obama base:

What began as a simple going-away party on Barracks Street in 1972 has evolved into one of New Orleans' premier yearly events: Southern Decadence. Held annually in the French Quarter over Labor Day weekend, this celebration of GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender) culture has begun attracting as many as 125,000-135,000 participants from all over the world in recent years.

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[NautiNurse]

Shep Smith is holding his spot for the party. He’s got a balcony room at the Royal Sonesta.

[floralamiss]

LOL! It’s beginning to loot a lot like Christmas... everywhere you go... but only if you’re Looter Guy.

[onemiddleamerican]

Here's a weather chaser live streaming from beachside in Waveland, MS. His vehicle is quickly becoming overtaken by rising tide. Not too sure if he thought this out fully beforehand. Reed Timmer is his name.

[Elle Bee]

I'm sure Shep knows makeup ... he wears enough eyeliner

another Charlie Crist

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[Jrabbit]

LOL...

[CedarDave]

LOL! I was waiting for one big wave to short out his electrical system shutting down his windshield wipers. Saltwater is a good conductor of electricity and will do a number on his electrics. Hope he has a plan B!