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.
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Buoy Data: Western Caribbean FL and East GOM Western GOM |
East Caribbean West Atlantic Florida |
Category | Wind Speed | Barometric Pressure | Storm Surge | Damage Potential |
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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 |
It seems like we get very little notice sometimes. Once it’s determined it’s coming, it’s almost here. We just always have to be ready.
I ping 66 because I expect she's still interested from her sat-view.
So thats Gustav slammin the Texas coast wed the 3rd?
OK=
I’ve had too much wine - Columbia Crest Merlot.
I thought this post was about two transexuals...
I got a red X :’(
looks more like limping in as a strong Cat 1.
The slower it moves the better chance TX stays in play... so even though it seems to be a LA target right now, the continued slow motion of the storm should at least keep people watching.
https://www.fnmoc.navy.mil/wxmap_cgi/dynamic/NGP/2008082818/ngp10.z502.144.troplant.gif
Scarch, Grand Estates or Twin Vines? CC has the highest Consumer Reports ratings for its price-point.
I got a red X, too.
Twin vines - and it’s AMAZING!
Although I prefer Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir.
WHERE? My security won’t let me open it.
It’s Navy so it’s OK, just override your security.
Well, does that have it coming in between Houston and Corpus?
I couldn’t enlarge it but it’s sitting there all nice and comfortable in the bend.
FR is so slow I forget what I was going to post by the time I get the posting screen.
Yes, between Houston and Corpus.
On the way home I heard Perry was calling up reserves for Gustav. None of the official models call for this, so I went hunting for one that supports his decision.
He puts on a good show. You just never know if he knows something you don’t, is being a “nervous Nellie” or just wants to play “General” Best to over instead of under prepare any day though.
Here we sit between the navy forecast and NOLA!
My biggest problem and worry, I have a 92 year old bedridden mother who lives with me...and doesn't know it.
That should make evac fun :(
After listening to that speech, we’re all going to hell in a handbasket, anyway! lol
You know about 211 don’t you?
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