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

[rodguy911]

Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!!

[pnz1]

Looks like they are forecasting it to be a Cat 5 tomorrow evening.

[nralife]

Just curious....

Does anyone here really think Gustav is headed for New Orleans? Could it be that the projections are just wishful thinking on the parts of those making them? Are we taking them seriously?

I'm not saying it won't hit New Orleans. I'm just wondering and maybe a bit skeptical.

[DrewsMum]

I take that back Fox News just said it was a cat 5

[rodguy911]

Sorry but not even Gustav can eclipse Sarah Palin,she has become a Republican Rock star overnight and will not be denied.

[TornadoAlley3]

What are they doing with the pets? Allowing people who do not have their own transportation to take pets with them on the bus?

I am so thankful in an emergency situation I do not have to take a bus out of town. Prayers for those who do.

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

I heard from my son this morning. He and his girlfriend and all of her Americorps coworkers were headed out of NO and up to Tennessee for the duration.

This mom let out a huge sigh of relief. They packed plenty of water and food for the trip and hopefully ALOT of patience.

Praying that all get out of the way of this storm.
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TANKS a bunch for the Great News,,,Glad to hear it,,,

Just catchin’ up,,,

Gus is still growin’ from what I see...:0/

[DrewsMum]

ok, Crap, now they just changed and said it is NOT cat 5 offically...they are all messing with my brain right now...

[NonValueAdded]

Somewhere on FR is a post that says Gustav is now a Cat 5— can anyone verify?

WSPA quotes FEMA chief: "The government’s disaster relief chief says Hurricane Gustav is growing into a monster Category 5 storm." Note the phrase "growing into." Still a 4 until the NHC says otherwise but don't be surprised if that changes soon.

[abb]

Jeff Parish presser up now. Broussard.

[nwctwx]

Thanks for the kind words. ;)

[lonestar]

I have cousins in Friendswood.

[blam]

I've noticed the absence of DogGone on this thread. Any ideas why?

[STARWISE]

Thank God for Gov. Jindal ... he's definitely IN charge.

BATON ROUGE – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal issued an executive order that will allow for streamlining funds in recovery efforts for damage resulting from Hurricane Gustav.

In doing so, Governor Jindal appears to recognize that it is important for government agencies to provide necessary aassistance quickly but to do so that is fiscally sound, ethical and above reproach. Here is here the Executive Order for Emegency Procedures for Conducting State business which has been provided to the media by Governor Jindal's press office:

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Are you getting storms, Rod?

Prayers for all those in harm's way.

[LA Woman3]

Wow! I have that same sick feeling that I did when Katrina reached category 5 status.

[TornadoAlley3]

Does anyone here really think Gustav is headed for New Orleans?

I think Gus will make landfall in Texas, but he is very large and storm surge could hit LA, especially if he skirts along the LA coastline. I do not think it is hype, they are in the cone, 30 foot high waves...it is best to leave when you live in a bowl and are down along the coast.

just my 2 pennies.

[eastforker]

If you read what the forecasters wrote, they said themselves they could NOT predict where Gustav will make landfall. Now, they have a storm, it’s headed in the general direction of La. They gotta put something in the way of info out there, they can’t just say,” hey, storm comin, lookout on the coast.”

[LA Woman3]

Jeff Parish presser up now. Broussard.

Is he crying yet??

[rodguy911]

Wow really impressive!

[callmejoe]

you’re welcome