Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part III

NHC-NOAA ^ | 27 August 2005 | NHC-NOAA

[NautiNurse]

She's applauding the EOC managers. Asking people to be considerate of each other. National Guard deployed.

[Types_with_Fist]

but New Orleans is the worst by a long shot.

Thanks. I haven't been keeping track of this one. I had heard a couple of days ago about a "tropical storm" hitting Florida. I thought it might actually be a relief for folks there but then I hear "hurricane" and now we have this. Geez.

I know about New Orleans. My hometown (Houma) is just to the southwest in Terrebonne Parish. But wouldn't the "doomsday scenario" require a more direct and northwest hit at the river? Just curious.

[mwp99]

BLANCO: "Thank you Parish President Broussard. We appreciate this opportunity."

Appreciate the opportunity for what?

[nwctwx]

lol, we all make mistakes. ;-)

[Melpomene]

That bridge scares me to death!

Have you been on the Huey P. Long? That one is s-c-a-r-y!

[Diddle E. Squat]

You are wrong. I've seen the computer models, they include a hit from the SW.

[Strategerist]

All the stories and rumors fall apart on close examination.

We saw the same laughable nonsense with Charley.

[nwctwx]

Ok, this one is right... 950mb

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000
URNT12 KNHC 271734
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE
A. 27/17:15:50Z
B. 24 deg 25 min N
085 deg 15 min W
C. NA mb NA m
D. 60 kt
E. 310 deg 019 nm
F. 040 deg 083 kt
G. 314 deg 038 nm
H. 950 mb
I. 9 C/ 3657 m
J. 18 C/ 2436 m
K. 18 C/ NA
L. OPEN SE
M. C50
N. 12345/NA
O. 0.02 / 2 nm
P. AF306 WX12A KATRINA01 OB 05
MAX FL WIND 83 KT NW QUAD 17:05:10 Z
MAX FL TEMP 21 C, 309 / 16NM
OUTER EYE ON RADAR 50 NM DIA OPEN SE.
INNER EYE 40% COVERAGE SSW - SE

[highimpact]

Blanco makes me realize how lucky we are to have Jeb Bush here in Florida.

[sono]

Potential Cat 4 Hurricane bearing down on the Big Easy clearly defines Blue Monday ... I spent 4 of the best yrs of my life in NOLA. If present projections hold true ( and thus far Katrina has been anything but predictable), this promises to be a disaster, possibly worse than Andrew was for South FL.

[pax_et_bonum]

Have you been on the Huey P. Long? That one is s-c-a-r-y!

Yes, I have! ...on an Amtrak train.... you can't see any of the bridge from the windows... only straight down to the water.

It was AWFUL!!!

[SVTCobra03]

How did she ever get elected governor? She is weak and shows no leadership or confidence. How did she ever win a debate?

[LA Woman3]

Highlights of press Blanco press conference....

We are very concerned. We know it can shift.....
I feel it is wise to be prepared....
Listen to your parish leaders. I think it is wise to make the decision of contraflow at the right time. Be careful drivers. Your goal is to be safe. Be patient.
All parishes are working in a coordinated effort. We are a team. We have to keep everyone safe. Perhaps we can pray very hard....

[NautiNurse]

Isn't that the truth! Listening to Jeb yesterday made me realize how much we will miss him after next year. He really shines during tough times like this.

[Types_with_Fist]

You should try it in a car during bumper-to-bumper rush hour traffic...:-)

[janetjanet998]

they seem to be playing this down with vol. evacs only for the NO only?

[NautiNurse]

Telling folks NOT to use the Huey P Long Bridge...

[Fast5]

Wonder if there will be Evacuation Shelters opened up in the Panhandle of Florida on I-10 to house all these folks?

[Types_with_Fist]

Telling folks NOT to use the Huey P Long Bridge...

That's wise advice at any time. The thing sways with a slight breeze.

[Blennos]

No, I have only been here for 4 years. That bridge scares me to death! Not a safe feeling when you can't see any land!

I hate all bridges, especially the tall ones and avoid them whenever I can. There is a fairly common condition called "gephyrophobia" (inordinate fear of bridges) which I may actually have. Whenever I cross a bridge, I get a very anxious feeling. Nothing to do with the hurricane.