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TS Gustav & TS Hanna
NOAA/NHC ^ | August 28, 2008 | NOAA/NHC

Posted on 08/28/2008 8:25:49 AM PDT by NautiNurse

The 2008 peak of hurricane season is ramping up with Gustav and Hanna. The two storms pose threats to the U.S. At least 22 deaths in Hispanola are attributed to Gustav to date, and a Hurricane Warning is in effect for Jamaica. Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic.

Gustav
Hanna


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Forecast Models

Category Wind Speed Barometric Pressure Storm Surge Damage Potential
Tropical
Depression
< 39 mph
< 34 kts
    Minimal
Tropical
Storm
39 - 73 mph
34 - 63 kts
    Minimal
Hurricane 1
(Weak)
74 - 95 mph
64 - 82 kts
28.94" or more
980.02 mb or more
4.0' - 5.0'
1.2 m - 1.5 m
Minimal damage to vegetation
Hurricane 2
(Moderate)
96 - 110 mph
83 - 95 kts
28.50" - 28.93"
965.12 mb - 979.68 mb
6.0' - 8.0'
1.8 m - 2.4 m
Moderate damage to houses
Hurricane 3
(Strong)
111 - 130 mph
96 - 112 kts
27.91" - 28.49"
945.14 mb - 964.78 mb
9.0' - 12.0'
2.7 m - 3.7 m
Extensive damage to small buildings
Hurricane 4
(Very strong)
131 - 155 mph
113 - 135 kts
27.17" - 27.90"
920.08 mb - 944.80 mb
13.0' - 18.0'
3.9 m - 5.5 m
Extreme structural damage
Hurricane 5
(Devastating)
Greater than 155 mph
Greater than 135 kts
Less than 27.17"
Less than 920.08 mb
Greater than 18.0'
Greater than 5.5m
Catastrophic building failures possible


TOPICS: Breaking News; Front Page News; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2008dncconvention; 2008rncconvention; gustav; hannah; hurricane; predictions; tropical
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To: All

2 more models are in both conform with the other one did an hour ago..track shifted east a tad towards NOLA


1,021 posted on 08/30/2008 4:50:49 PM PDT by janetjanet998
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To: NautiNurse

NN: Just a quick note to tell you thank-you once again for all that you do.

I pray for everyone on this thread that has loved ones in the path, or on their way out of the path. May God protect you all.

Thanks again.


1,022 posted on 08/30/2008 4:51:11 PM PDT by Katlyn
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To: lonestar

Absolutely! Not a good evening for grilling with Gustav spitting on us. Chicken cordon bleu and sweet peas.


1,023 posted on 08/30/2008 4:51:28 PM PDT by NautiNurse (Sarah Barracuda!)
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To: VirginiaMom

We just spent some time in Chattanooga with our daughter. The aquarium there is rated second in the nation, I think. My other favorite stop was McKay’s bookstore - huge used bookstore. I could spend hours in there!


1,024 posted on 08/30/2008 4:53:37 PM PDT by aberaussie
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To: All

Tropical Storm Public Advisory

Statement as of 8:00 PM EDT on August 30, 2008

...Gustav makes landfall in western Mainland Cuba...

A Hurricane Watch remains in effect for the northern Gulf Coast from
east of High Island Texas eastward to the Alabama-Florida border...
including the city of New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain. A
Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within
the watch area...generally within 36 hours.

A tropical storm watch remains in effect along the Panhandle coast
of Florida from east of the Alabama-Florida border eastward to the
Ochlockonee River. A tropical storm watch means that tropical
storm conditions are possible within the watch area...generally
within 36 hours.

A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for the Cuban provinces of
Pinar del Rio...la Habana...Ciudad de la Habana...Isla de
Juventud...Matanzas...and Cienfuegos. Preparations to protect life
and property in the Hurricane Warning area should have already been
completed.

A Hurricane Watch remains in effect for the central Cuban province
of Villa Clara.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the central Cuban
provinces of Villa Clara...Sancti Spiritus...Ciego de Avila...and
Camaguey...and for the lower Florida Keys west of the Seven Mile
Bridge to Dry Tortugas.

For storm information specific to your area...including possible
inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued
by your local weather office.

At 800 PM EDT...0000z...the eye of Hurricane Gustav was located
near latitude 22.7 north...longitude 83.4 west. This position is
over western Cuba near los Palacios and about 65 miles...105 km...
west-southwest of Havana. Do not venture outside during the
passage of the eye...since winds will soon rapidly increase as
eyewall again passes. The eye is also currently centered about 570
miles...915 km...southeast of the north-central
Gulf of Mexico coast.

Gustav is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph...24 km/hr...and
this general motion is expected to continue during the next couple
of days. On this track...the center of Gustav will emerge into the
southeastern Gulf of Mexico during the next few hours...and reach
the northern Gulf on Monday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 150 mph...240 km/hr...with
higher gusts. Gustav is an extremely dangerous category four
hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale. There are
unofficial reports from Pinar del Rio province of winds near these
estimates. Some fluctuations with an overall slight strengthening
is forecast during the next 24 hours...and Gustav could reach
category five intensity during this period. Gustav is forecast to
remain a major hurricane through landfall along the northern Gulf
Coast.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 70 miles...110 km...from
the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175
miles...280 km.

The minimum central pressure reported by an Air Force Reserve
hurricane hunter aircraft as Gustav was making landfall was 941
mb...27.79 inches.

Coastal storm surge flooding of 18 to 23 feet above normal tide
levels...along with large and dangerous battering waves...is
possible near where the center of Gustav crosses western
Cuba...including the Isle of Youth. Storm surge of 1 to 3 feet
above normal tide levels is possible in the Dry Tortugas as Gustav
passes to its west.

Gustav is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 6 to
12 inches across central and western Cuba...with isolated maximum
amounts of up to 20 inches possible. These rains will likely
produce life-threatening flash floods and mud slides. Rainfall
amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible over Florida Keys and extreme
southern Florida. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible over the Cayman Islands.

Isolated tornadoes are possible tonight over the Florida Keys and
the southern Florida Peninsula.

Repeating the 800 PM EDT position...22.7 N...83.4 W. Movement
toward...northwest near 15 mph. Maximum sustained winds...150 mph.
Minimum central pressure...941 mb.

The next advisory will be issued by the National
Hurricane Center at 1100 PM EDT.

$$
Forecaster Beven


1,025 posted on 08/30/2008 4:54:58 PM PDT by NautiNurse (Sarah Barracuda!)
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To: aberaussie

“We just spent some time in Chattanooga with our daughter. The aquarium there is rated second in the nation, I think. My other favorite stop was McKay’s bookstore - huge used bookstore. I could spend hours in there!”


Ah, thanks for the bookstore info. My son loves to read so that’s a great idea for a place for him to visit.

VirginiaMom


1,026 posted on 08/30/2008 4:55:06 PM PDT by VirginiaMom (lost in the wilderness)
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To: Katlyn

Thanks for your kind thoughts. Joining you in prayers for those in the path of this storm.


1,027 posted on 08/30/2008 4:58:21 PM PDT by NautiNurse (Sarah Barracuda!)
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To: VirginiaMom

They have a McKay’s in Knoxville too; we got to visit both on this trip. You can find a lot if you have the patience to browse awhile. I know I spent over $100 between the two stores this time.


1,028 posted on 08/30/2008 4:59:59 PM PDT by aberaussie
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To: TornadoAlley3

I guess that’s huge!


1,029 posted on 08/30/2008 4:59:59 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)
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To: nwctwx; eastforker; anyone

Need help if you have any info.

My sister went camping in their RV at Village Creek just outside of Beaumont. They had a heck of a time trying to get any gas in the truck but did finally manage to get some in. They knew that 20 would be a parking lot but never thought I-10 would be a parking lot this early in the game.

They live off of I-10 in Houston and are trying to get home pulling a 5th wheel. I-10 is a parking lot so they’re trying to find an alternative way home.

Does anyone know of a number, a map which shows traffic or any way they can find an alternate route which hasn’t come to a dead stop?

Seems as if people are taking Gustav very serious and appear to be evacuating the coastline long before there’s any suggestions much less orders to do so.


1,030 posted on 08/30/2008 5:00:34 PM PDT by Sally'sConcerns (http://www.fda.gov/emaillist.html - Class I (life threatening) recalls email alert sign-up)
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To: eastforker

Uhhhh ... ok bevis


1,031 posted on 08/30/2008 5:00:36 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)
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To: nwctwx

In other words a 27 foot wall of water and then put a wave on top of all that?


1,032 posted on 08/30/2008 5:01:26 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)
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To: sheikdetailfeather

I know that has been mentioned several times and was mentioned also on the meteorological website as well.


1,033 posted on 08/30/2008 5:02:42 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)
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1,034 posted on 08/30/2008 5:03:51 PM PDT by Petronski (The Vice Presidency is below Sarah Palin's paygrade.)
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To: Amelia

What’s our way where?


1,035 posted on 08/30/2008 5:04:43 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)
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To: WoofDog123

It’s not a pretty thought!


1,036 posted on 08/30/2008 5:05:36 PM PDT by rodguy911 (LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE)
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To: fatima
:)As you know my son is on his way there to help with evacs.

Indeed, that is why I pinged you to the comment! Please keep us updated when you can.

1,037 posted on 08/30/2008 5:05:46 PM PDT by NautiNurse (Sarah Barracuda!)
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To: NautiNurse

I will.Starting tom.I will be making a few calls.


1,038 posted on 08/30/2008 5:07:29 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today:))
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To: NautiNurse

NN, Please see my update on the gasoline/traffic situation at post #1030. Traffic is backed up on I-10, very little to no gas to be found in that area (near Beaumont)


1,039 posted on 08/30/2008 5:07:38 PM PDT by Sally'sConcerns (http://www.fda.gov/emaillist.html - Class I (life threatening) recalls email alert sign-up)
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To: rodguy911

I’m on the coast of Georgia.


1,040 posted on 08/30/2008 5:08:04 PM PDT by Amelia
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