Posted on 09/23/2005 4:26:33 AM PDT by Chairman_December_19th_Society
We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!
Good morning!!
Do not let the victims of the attacks on New York and Washington, nor the brave members of our Nation's military who have given their lives to protect our freedom, die in vain!!
CAT IV HURRICANE RITA ADVISORY PACKAGE #23
[NOTE: This information is drawn primarily from the NHC/TPC.]
RITA has completed an eyewall replacement cycle and maximum winds are at 140 MPH and an eye that is 40 miles in diameter. Recon aircraft noted a new wind maxiuma at 65 miles from center, so it is possible that RITA is beginning yet another eyewall replacement cycle.
Course guidance is solid through landfall and up to VT +72 hours. Landfall is predicted near Sabine Pass, TX. As RITA is again over the Loop Current, some strengthening could take place; however, shear is increasing from the south. If strengthening occurs as forecast, landfall should occur with 145 MPH winds.
After landfall, a major flooding event appears to be shaping up for Arkansas and NE Texas as RITA will likely stall near Texarkana at VT +72 hours.
Landfall is forecast for 5 AM CT tomorrow.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
Nita, how are you?
Tomorrow is bound to be a little better day, IG. Hope you can sleep through the pain tonight.
It rained hard last evening about 1030, hard enough we couldn't see Main Street from the alley,, went to sprinkling for my jaunt home and then rained hard all night. Someone here said it was leftover from something down sough, but it was late and I really wasn't paying much mind. I'm sure we'll get a taste of it in a few days...
The Tribe sure has lots of W's in the schedule! Woohoo!
Do you anticipate getting more?? I forget where exactly you are.
And how are YOU feeling?
Looks like all the sick, injured, recovering, and depressed - that's me - are gathered here tonite.
I10 underpass filled again with water, husband says...near Jeff Parish line...
I took today off to rest some more. Still coughing and feeling drained, but I am determined to be all better by sunday.
No Dawn Patrol for you??
I live about an hour east of Lake Charles(approx. 80-90 miles east of the Texas border), we're getting the outer bands of the storm. It's been raining all afternoon, and the winds are starting to pick up, but nothing really serious so far.
I stole him from Google images.
What we still calL NOPSI has filed for bankruptcy...I still have some old streetcar tokens with that on them...
Sleeping in for me is 6:00
Ciao. Welcome home.
(The Yankees are up 4-0 against Toronto ;-) )
Makes me want to rush right out and get another one!
That's good...Sunday will be good for you!
Them's us boys! Actually, I really was looking at those cool shirts, honestly! [Uh-oh, the BS dectector just went off...again! Damb...]
i'm going to lurk a little more on the Rita thread...may not be back...
Whoaaa---I forgot sll about the Yanks
Yes, I can see that...
(haha, nice try tho W!!)
YOU DID WHAT????????????
You have heard that they are#1 now, right?
Oh what's that Fox Weather Girl's name again? Janice Dean! She mispronounced my hometown name! It's over between us! It's Laffeeyette not Lahfayette! Lafayette dagnabbit!
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