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

[Petronski]

NautiNurse’s hurricane threads are always very helpful to those in the path.

All we ever get here in Penna is rain by the bucketload.

[rodguy911]

Exaclty we owe a huge debt of thanks to NN!! She is the best!!

[Petronski]

Agreed. I doff my chapeau.

[VirginiaMom]

Drive safely! If leaving gives you peace of mind then you’re doing the right thing. Prayers up for you.

VirginiaMom

[BlueAngel]

I’m in Katy (just west of Houston, approx. 80 miles from Galveston) so even if it comes to Galveston, I’ll stay put.

You really need to keep a watch on this one.

[fatima]

Stay safe dougherty and we will pray.Glad you are leaving.If you can get online let us know how you and the baby are doing.(((Hugs)))

[lainie]

He is not messing around. Isn't it great to see? The people of LA are lucky to have him. Or, I guess I should say they should congratulate themselves on their decision.

[aberaussie]

I’m glad it is moving fast. Even though Fay wasn’t a hurricane, it moved so slowly that it dumped a ton of water on us. I hope all goes well for you down there. We camped on Key Largo last year and loved it! Can’t wait to go back - after hurricane season of course....

[shield]

When the 1900 hurricane hit Galveston there were only two houses left standing in Katy.

[jpsb]

There were probably only two houses in Kathy! ;)

[LA Woman3]

BREAKING NEWS: Airport Update

-Airport reports many carriers adding flights
-Commercial flight operations are scheduled to cease at 6pm Sunday.
-Parking Garages are FULL. Parking available in Employee Parking Lot.
-No shuttles after 8pm Saturday.
-There is no food & beverage service in the airport terminal and limited snack options.
-No one will be allowed to seek shelter in the terminal.

[lainie]

hey rodguy, what’s the news on Hanna?

[shield]

Katy was leveled. So being 80 miles from Galveston with a large storm; shouldn’t make one feel secure.

[abb]

Jefferson Parish presser up shortly.
http://www.wwltv.com/video/?nvid=57429&live=yes

[BlueAngel]

I will stay put. I live about 4 miles south of I-10 and that was a parking lot during Rita with people going West.

I was a little girl when Carla came through. We lived in southwest Houston back then. Family from Pasadena, Pearland stayed with us. It was a scary time. Thats when Dan Rather rose to fame. Ugh!

[silverleaf]

ping to watch

[abb]

2pm EDT models.
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/tracking/at200807_model.html

[rodguy911]

For sure either way he is doing a great job.

[SouthTexas]

bump for later

[rodguy911]

Thanks much appreciated! Yeah forward speed can really make a huge difference,and you are right this is an entirely different place from Thanksgiving to Easter, different world.