TS Gustav & TS Hanna

NOAA/NHC ^ | August 28, 2008 | NOAA/NHC

[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
Visible Satellite Image Loop Infrared Satellite Image Loop	Visible Image Loop Infrared Image Loop
WV Satellite Image Loop	WV Image Loop
Public Advisory	Public Advisory
Discussion	Discussion
Buoy Data: Western Caribbean                   FL and East GOM                   Western GOM	East Caribbean West Atlantic Florida

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

[CindyDawg]

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.

[txhurl]

This Navy model: eep for you, Cindy

I ping 66 because I expect she's still interested from her sat-view.

[eastforker]

So thats Gustav slammin the Texas coast wed the 3rd?

[Scarchin]

OK=

I’ve had too much wine - Columbia Crest Merlot.

I thought this post was about two transexuals...

[CindyDawg]

I got a red X :’(

[txhurl]

looks more like limping in as a strong Cat 1.

[nwctwx]

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.

[txhurl]

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.

[lonestar]

I got a red X, too.

[Scarchin]

Twin vines - and it’s AMAZING!

Although I prefer Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir.

[lonestar]

WHERE? My security won’t let me open it.

[txhurl]

It’s Navy so it’s OK, just override your security.

[lonestar]

Well, does that have it coming in between Houston and Corpus?

[CindyDawg]

I couldn’t enlarge it but it’s sitting there all nice and comfortable in the bend.

[txhurl]

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.

[CindyDawg]

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.

[lonestar]

Slow for you, too>

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.

[txhurl]

That should make evac fun :(

[lonestar]

After listening to that speech, we’re all going to hell in a handbasket, anyway! lol

[CindyDawg]

You know about 211 don’t you?