Live Thread - Hurricane Katrina, Part IV (Update: Now a Category 5 )

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

[NautiNurse]

Hurricane warnings and watches are posted. Hurricane Katrina continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico. The forecast models continue to converge upon New Orleans. However, all interests in the northern Gulf of Mexico should follow the path of this very large and dangerous storm, and be prepared for a major hurricane landfall. There have been reports of coastal animals leaving in droves for higher ground. Meanwhile, New Orleans continues to suggest that residents evacuate.

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
Katrina Track Forecast Archive Nice loop of each NHC forecast track for both three and five day
Forecast Models
Alternate Hurricane Models via Skeetobite
Bouy Data Louisiana/Mississippi
Buoy Data Florida

Images:

New Orleans/Baton Rouge Experimental Radar Subject to delays and outages - and well worth the wait

Mobile Long Range Radar Loop

New Orleans/Baton Rouge Radar

Ft. Polk, LA Long Range Radar Loop

Northwest Florida Long Range Radar

Storm Floater IR Loop
Storm Floater Still & Loop Options
Color Enhanced IR Loop

Other Resources:

Hurricane Wind Risk Very informative tables showing inland wind potential by hurricane strength and forward motion
Central Florida Hurricane Center
New Orleans Web Cams Loads of web cam sites here. The sites have been very slow due to high traffic
New Orleans Music Online Couldn't resist--love that jazz
Golden Triangle Weather Page Nice Beaumont weather site with lots of tracks and graphics
Hurricane City
Crown Weather Tropical Website Offers a variety of storm info, with some nice track graphics

Live streaming:
copy/paste into player:

WWL-TV/DT New Orleans (WMP) - mms://beloint.wm.llnwd.net/beloint_wwltv
WVTM-TV/DT Birmingham (WMP) - mms://a1256.l1289835255.c12898.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1256/12898/v0001/reflector:35255
WDSU-TV/DT New Orleans (WMP) - http://mfile.akamai.com/12912/live/reflector:38202.asx
Hurricane City (Real Player) - http://hurricanecity.com/live.ram
ABCNews Now (Real Player) - http://reallive.stream.aol.com/ramgen/redundant/abc/now_hi.rm

Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part III
Katrina Live Thread, Part II
Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part I
Tropical Storm 12

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

[spectre]

Those old, weak, frail people are going to suffer, if not die...THAT is disgusting!

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[El Gran Salseron]

Oh, you're saying that since WWII is too old to use as an example then how about something more recent:

In the early 60s Charleston, S.C. was hit by a hurricane. I was stationed there and the Navy volunteered its services for the clean-up effort.

While the cameras were on, the Red Cross was "giving" coffee to everyone. As soon as the press left they started charging $1.00 per cup. This was early 60s $s.

Way to go "Red Cross!"

( I won't even mention the recent corruption and fraud charges against the exaulted "Red Cross," OK? )

[joey'smom]

Let me guess...the Mayor and City Council are taking refuge in Harrah's Casino on Canal Street. :)

[R. Scott]

If Katrina hit here, I’d be heading out. Fortunately, we only get hit about once a decade – and then with a cat 1 (so far).

[mhking]

Is that Central time?

Yep.

[LibSnubber]

"Did you read what I posted? There is no "downtown" in New Orleans. It is "uptown."

Well, I somehow completely missed your point (sorry about that, I got 2 hours sleep last night). All I know is that I worked in the Central Business District of N.O. for many, many years and we always called it either the "CBD" or "downtown". And to us, "uptown" is the Garden District. Guess different people call it different things. Is that OK?

[mhking]

Here's the streaming link update adding Mobile:

WWL-TV/DT New Orleans (WMP) - mms://beloint.wm.llnwd.net/beloint_wwltv
WVTM-TV/DT Birmingham (WMP) - mms://a1256.l1289835255.c12898.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1256/12898/v0001/reflector:35255
WDSU-TV/DT New Orleans (WMP) - http://mfile.akamai.com/12912/live/reflector:38202.asx
Hurricane City (Real Player) - http://hurricanecity.com/live.ram
ABCNews Now (Real Player) - http://reallive.stream.aol.com/ramgen/redundant/abc/now_hi.rm
WKRG-TV/DT Mobile (WMP) - mms://wmbcast.mgeneral.speedera.net/wmbcast.mgeneral/wmbcast_mgeneral_aug262005_1435_95518

[Ellesu]

that is correct, for now, he said he may let others in later.

[cgk]

Is there such a thing as a Category 6?

This is terrifying. I fell asleep to a 3, almost 4, woke up to a 5 that just keeps getting stronger.

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

You have Bush, we have Blanco. It starts at the top!

I have no idea what "lack of planning" you blame Bush for, but the do nothing government in Louisiana was there long before Blanco. OH and before you tell me I don't know what I'm talking about, my family came to LA. in 1755 though the smart ones left after the War Between the States.

[kenth]

Wow, so sorry to hear that. We're praying for your family members there and all in the path of this monster. Unfortunately, she sounds like she'll be a monster well inland.

[djf]

They just ran a short loop on TWC. Man, this storm looks tight!

Prayers for all down on the coast.

[janetjanet998]

how high is the superdoom's roof

[Law is not justice but process]

"one of the main purposes for government is PUBLIC SAFETY"

I might even say it is THE main purpose of government.

[Ellesu]

a car is on fire on the interstate in BR...causing more backups.

[mhking]

Is there such a thing as a Category 6?

No; Cat 5 is 155 MPH sustained and up.

[spectre]

Hey..after the storm, the Mayor can tell any surviving old people they are in "Venice"...

[jimbergin]

I must be very tired! I did not mean to support the Red Cross, somehow my "old mind" thought you were talking about the Salvation Army. Actually I agree with you completely on the Red Cross. Sorry for my screw up!

[mware]

I emailed Fox and told them about the ground floor in back of Jefferson. That all but one nurse is left to care for the patients.

I told them I would not be able to sleep tonight knowing what I just heard.

[tiredoflaundry]

a car is on fire on the interstate in BR...causing more backups.

OMG!