Hurricane Katrina, Live Thread, Part V

NHC - NOAA ^ | 28 August 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[NautiNurse]

Extremely dangerous Hurricane Katrina is bearing down on the North Central Gulf of Mexico. Mandatory evacuation of New Orleans is finally underway. Louisiana officials are warning of complete failure to levy systems, and pleading with people to leave low lying areas. For those who choose to stay, they are recommending picks and axes for breaking through to access their roofs during flooding.

Due to the size and intensity of this storm, all interests in the North Gulf of Mexico should be rushing hurricane preparations to completion.

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:

http://www.wjbo.com - BR radio station. Callers calling in and describing traffic etc.
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

Hurricane Katrina, Live Thread, Part IV
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

[mewzilla]

Thanks for the info!

[rwfromkansas]

They are closed ALREADY?

I think this is a huge mistake, and will lead to greater loss of life.

You have to close them at some point, but even though this thing is speeding up, you can keep things open until 7 or 8.

[HereInTheHeartland]

"They can keep the cigarettes, but are told not to smoke INSIDE the building (LOL), and NO BOOZE"

They should be giving booze to everyone going in, they will need it.

[maggief]

Where are the mayor and governor now?

[saquin]

Apologies in advance if this has been said already (it's probably been said multiple times) but I haven't looked over the whole thread; there's no way to keep up...

I was just watching the Little League World Series when ABC broke in with an alert. They said that if there was such a thing as a "Category 6", this storm would qualify.

Scary.

(Apologies again if this has been beaten to death already)

[Txsleuth]

Then that is GOOD news...if the pressure is rising, right?

[alancarp]

You both have the same thought: I can't argue the point. the hope is that the altitude will work for them here.

[HoHoeHeaux]

Me too Lady. I think these images may haunt us.

[Frank_2001]

You are right, and it's still over 12hrs. from landfall. Prayers to all in the storm's path!

[mware]

I don't know what it can withstand. but the mayor of NO has some questions to answer.

BTW where is the mayor???

[Patriotic1]

The last thing you need is a bunch of jerks getting in there with weapons. I imagine that concern is a big part of why it's taking so long.

Yeah, but if I was waiting in line, I'd rather take my chances with a few guns than Katrina.

[Nita Nupress]

Have you all noticed how the TONE of the reporters...on ALL the stations has suddenly become very sober..in..the last hour or so? Even listening to James Lee Witt just now on FOX..he's usually a very positive though realistic kind of fellow- he sounded whipped.

Today is the 1st day this has been on my radar screen so it's hard to gauge whether or not they are exaggerating. What do y'all think? Dog, I think you've been following this for days. Assuming it doesn't turn and it stays a 4 or 5, do you think it's going to be as gloomy as they seem to be predicting? Anyone?

[usmom]

My sisiter-in law lives in Lafayette- about 150 miles directly west of NO. She is not the least bit worried. Says they will get a little rain and that's it. she's planning to be at work in the morning. Does this sound right? Will there be no devestation to the west at all?

[jslade]

I had the exact same thoughts, especially about the Dome. I'm really worried about it.

Because of the cuvature of the exterior, any lateral energy winds will be transferred verticaly literally taking the roof off. You heard it here first. They are being evacuated into a death trap IMHO.

[Issaquahking]

 

Ain't it foggy outside
All the planes have been grounded
Ain't the fire inside?
Let's all go stand around it
Funny, i've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer

'cause i understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

Ain't the years gone by fast
I suppose you have missed them
Oh, i almost forgot to ask
Did you hear of my enlistment?

Funny, i've been there
And you've been here
And we ain't had no time to drink that beer

'cause i understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

I understand you've been running from the man
That goes by the name of the sandman
He flies the sky like an eagle in the eye
Of a hurricane that's abandoned

[Peach]

Hi, cyn. Glad to see you.

[del4hope]

Just living in Alabama during tornado season has been an event in itself some years.

Ivan did alot less damage here in Bham than alot of non named storms over the years.

[mathluv]

Galveston is on an island. It is south of Houston.

[diverteach]

I live in Destin Florida, east of New Orleans and just got back home, and while out on the highway I noticed many many vehicles of folks from points west, mainly from New Orleans area, and the Alabama and Mississippi coastal areas. What was interesting was that almost all vehicles were filled to capacity with people and very little visible baggage. The looks on these folks faces spoke for them as ALL appeared consigned to the inevitable that they were most likely leaving most everything behind them knowing things will not be remotely even close to the same upon thier return. It was heartbreaking seeing what thier countenance was saying.

God shed your grace on thee!

[Muzzle_em]

I've wondered the same thing and have been SO FRUSTRATED about it! We are watching a real tragedy in the making and so many people could AND STILL CAN be evacuated if someone with some organizational skills was in charge.