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LIVE THREAD: HURRICANE KATRINA (Cat 1)
NOAA-NHC ^ | 24 August 2005 | NOAA-NHC

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


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: florida; hurricane; hurricanekatrina; india; katrina; katy; livehurricanekatrina; tropical; weather
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To: Howlin

I only use NN's links :(


821 posted on 08/25/2005 10:40:32 PM PDT by Gabz (USSG Warning: portable sewing machines are known to cause broken ankles)
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To: fatima
14.....Wonderful. Holly Buckets.

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.

822 posted on 08/25/2005 10:41:43 PM PDT by AGreatPer
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To: Gabz

NN?

Don't understand


823 posted on 08/25/2005 10:42:24 PM PDT by silentknight
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To: Gabz; Howlin; All

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.


824 posted on 08/25/2005 10:44:20 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse


WHEW! Glad you're safe!


825 posted on 08/25/2005 10:45:11 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: Jrabbit
Thank you ,I saw 5 live births.One was with twins and there was little room for doc's,nurse's me and my daughter's husband-very dramatic and we called it after prayer.God they came out fine -Connor-Katherine-4 years old now.Katherine was a floppy baby and when she was born she did not catch her first breath-she was 2nd and tired.She has never shut up since:)
826 posted on 08/25/2005 10:45:47 PM PDT by fatima (Just for our guys and girls,Thank you all the Military .Prayers.)
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To: onyx

Just heard on the radio 1 million without power in SE FL.


827 posted on 08/25/2005 10:47:16 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse


We heard that too a couple of hours ago. Also some rather serious damage. Let me find the post.


828 posted on 08/25/2005 10:52:46 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: onyx
Tropical Storm Katrina Intermediate Advisory Number 10a...Corrected

Statement as of 1:00 am EDT on August 26, 2005

...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

829 posted on 08/25/2005 10:53:42 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse; mhking


Here it is, from Michael:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1469589/posts?page=655#655


830 posted on 08/25/2005 10:54:50 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: NautiNurse
Seems this storm is diving south after hitting land. Will go out into the Gulf and then who knows.

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.

831 posted on 08/25/2005 10:57:23 PM PDT by AGreatPer
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To: onyx; Gabz; Howlin
Thanks--I'm wide awake now (the flight attendants were accommodating with the coffee tonight). Will pull together a new thread for the Gulf storm now. I should have it ready for the 3:00AM update.
832 posted on 08/25/2005 10:57:37 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: AGreatPer

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.


833 posted on 08/25/2005 10:59:31 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: NautiNurse


We were lost without you, you know?
You were missed by everyone!


834 posted on 08/25/2005 10:59:40 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: Gabz

Hi beautiful.We have one in the pot-I am 61 and still have a single at home daughter who is 19 years old.


835 posted on 08/25/2005 10:59:54 PM PDT by fatima (Just for our guys and girls,Thank you all the Military .Prayers.)
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To: Howlin
Latest Radar
836 posted on 08/25/2005 11:01:07 PM PDT by STARWISE (GITMO IS TOO GOOD FOR THESE TRAITORS -- SEND THEM ALL TO EGYPT FOR QUESTIONING.)
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To: AGreatPer

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.


837 posted on 08/25/2005 11:02:58 PM PDT by fatima (Just for our guys and girls,Thank you all the Military .Prayers.)
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To: onyx
We were lost without you, you know?
You were missed by everyone!

;o) uh huh...

838 posted on 08/25/2005 11:04:01 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: silentknight

nauti Nurse


839 posted on 08/25/2005 11:14:13 PM PDT by Gabz (USSG Warning: portable sewing machines are known to cause broken ankles)
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To: NautiNurse

Glad to hear you're home!!!!!!!!!!!

did you at least enjoy your trip? As short as it was?


840 posted on 08/25/2005 11:15:02 PM PDT by Gabz (USSG Warning: portable sewing machines are known to cause broken ankles)
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