Posted on 08/24/2005 6:20:56 AM PDT by NautiNurse
The twelfth tropical storm of the 2005 hurricane season is named Katrina. The following links are self-updating.
Public Advisory Currently published every 3 hours 5A, 8A, 11A, 2P, etc. ET
NHC Discussion Published every six hours 6A, 11A, 6P, 11P
Three Day Forecast Track
Five Day Forecast Track
Navy Storm Track
TD 12 Track Forecast Archive
Forecast Models
Buoy Data SE Florida
Images:
Storm Floater IR Loop
Storm Floater Still & Loop Options
Color Enhanced IR Loop
Other Resources:
Florida East Coast Surf Reports Lots of great info here, including surf cams
Central Florida Hurricane Center
Hurricane City
| 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 |
I only use NN's links :(
I am 66 with a 19 yo. So, I'm still in the mix for one.
Son, just don't ask me to pass the football.
NN?
Don't understand
I'm home--just got in. No flights available into Tampa, and not a clue why--had to fly into Orlando with all the other FL refugees, rent a car, and drive. Beautiful weather here this morning--no joke.
WHEW! Glad you're safe!
Just heard on the radio 1 million without power in SE FL.
We heard that too a couple of hours ago. Also some rather serious damage. Let me find the post.
...Corrected to remove reference to hurricane status in location and to discontinue warning for Lake Okeechobee...
...Katrina weakens slightly while passing over Mainland Monroe County Florida...expected to restrengthen soon over the Gulf of Mexico... ...Changes to warnings along Florida East Coast...
At 1 am EDT...0500z...the hurricane warnings from Boca Raton northward to Jupiter Inlet...and for Lake Okeechobee...have been discontinued...and the Hurricane Warning has been changed to a Tropical Storm Warning from Deerfield Beach Florida to Florida City.
A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for all the Florida Keys and Florida Bay from Dry Tortugas northward...along the East Coast of Florida from Florida City northward to Deerfield Beach...and along the Gulf Coast of Florida from Longboat Key south and eastward to south of Florida City.
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for portions of the Florida West Coast from north of Longboat Key to Anclote Key. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area...generally within 36 hours.
For storm information specific to your area...including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1 am EDT...0500z...the center of Tropical Storm Katrina was located near latitude 25.4 north...longitude 81.1 west or about 40 miles southeast of Marco Island Florida...and about 60 miles northeast of Key West Florida.
Katrina is moving toward the southwest near 8 mph and this motion is expected to continue during the next several hours.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph with higher gusts. Gradual re-strengthening is expected once Katrina emerges over the Gulf of Mexico later this morning.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles from the center.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb...29.23 inches.
Storm surge flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normal tide levels... can be expected along the West Coast of Florida in areas of onshore flow south of Venice and in Florida Bay. Storm surge should gradually decrease this morning along the East Coast of Florida.
Katrina is expected to produce a significant heavy rainfall event over South Florida...and the Florida Keys. Total rainfall accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 15 to 20 inches are possible.
Isolated tornadoes are possible over eastern Florida and the Florida Keys.
Repeating the 1 am EDT position...25.4 N... 81.1 W. Movement toward...southwest near 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds... 70 mph. Minimum central pressure... 990 mb.
An intermediate advisory will be issued by the National Hurricane Center at 3 am EDT followed by the next complete advisory at 5 am EDT.
Forecaster Knabb
Here it is, from Michael:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1469589/posts?page=655#655
Cousin in Hallendale said nothing now. It's over, ok a little rain.
88 degree water in Gulf could bring this back to life real quick.
I just noticed we were revised to a TS warning with the last update. This storm didn't go the direction they anticipated, nor did it go as slowly. Looks like the forecast is up for grabs now.
We were lost without you, you know?
You were missed by everyone!
Hi beautiful.We have one in the pot-I am 61 and still have a single at home daughter who is 19 years old.
What does" Son, just don't ask me to pass the football" mean?We have so much fun with all the kids.So much fun.
;o) uh huh...
nauti Nurse
Glad to hear you're home!!!!!!!!!!!
did you at least enjoy your trip? As short as it was?
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