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Tropical Storm Rita Live Thread
NHC - NOAA ^ | 18 September 2005 | NHC - NOAA

Posted on 09/18/2005 1:56:41 PM PDT by NautiNurse

Tropical Storm Rita has developed from TD 18 in the Atlantic Ocean. TS Rita is currently located north of Hispaniola, the eastern tip of Cuba, and ESE of Nassau, Bahamas. Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for portions of Florida. Check for local weather statements.

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
Forecast Models
Buoy Data SE Florida
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Florida

Images:

Storm Floater IR Loop
Visible Storm Floater Still (only visible during daylight hours)
Color Enhanced Atlantic Loop
Florida Radar/Sat Loop Caution: Broadband users only!
Miami Long Range Radar Loop
Key West Long Range Radar Loop
Miami Experimental Radar Still Image
Key West Experimental Radar Still Image

Streaming Video: (coverage may be intermittent)
WFOR-TV/DT Miami (WMP) - http://dayport.wm.llnwd.net/dayport_0025_live"
WSVN-TV/DT Miami (WMP) - mms://216.242.118.141/broadband

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: Announcements; News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: hurricane; lovelyrita; rita; tropical; weather
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To: Texas Termite

I'm way east of you, and we haven't had a meaningful rain since June. We get spot showers occasionally-- just enough to top dress the grass so that it wants to grow, but not enough to actually water it. Even the native plants growing along the (dry) creek are wilting.


81 posted on 09/18/2005 3:24:17 PM PDT by Clara Lou (W00t! IBTZ ! FP! w00t!)
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To: shield
The most I'm willing to take from that is that Rita will shoot the Florida Straits, beating up Cuba a bit, but probably stay over water while moving into the Gulf.

The models are in good agreement about that. Wednesday evening or Thursday will probably the first time when we can make educated guesses as to landfall. It all depends on how strong the ridge to her north remains during the week.

It's going to remain strong through Tuesday without a doubt, which will keep Rita moving west or even slightly WSW during the period.

82 posted on 09/18/2005 3:24:36 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone

It really depends on where a hurricane hits. If you live in South Houston and that sucker hits Galveston, it'd be best to go to a shelter. If a hurricane hits in Brazoria County and moves northward, like over Sugar Land...it'd be a good idea to leave. This is such a big area it all depends on where landfall is. I lived in Sugar Land when Alicia hit, and stayed home. I was fortunate, I didn't lose anything. Got lots of rain, some wind but was pretty much untouched. It all depends on landfall. For now just stock up.


83 posted on 09/18/2005 3:24:48 PM PDT by shield (The Greatest Scientific Discoveries of the Century Reveal God!!!! by Dr. H. Ross, Astrophysicist)
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To: Clara Lou
"... but I wonder if Mr. Ray Nagin is going to stick to
his plan to bring people back into NO right away?

He has to. I mean, the DemonRATS need somebody to rule
over and to keep voting them back in office. Consider:
Who is there left in the city to vote for them?

84 posted on 09/18/2005 3:26:08 PM PDT by StormEye
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To: mcshot
"But how bout Sky King? "

I was in love with Penny.

85 posted on 09/18/2005 3:28:09 PM PDT by blam
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To: brytlea
am I the only one old enough to remember THAT?

Yes ma'am, considering I'm only in college. ;)

86 posted on 09/18/2005 3:32:15 PM PDT by GiveEmDubya
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To: NautiNurse

BOHICA


87 posted on 09/18/2005 3:33:41 PM PDT by TXBSAFH (Free Traitors are communist China's modern day "Useful Idiots")
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To: Sam Cree
NBC news just reported that Governor Jeb has declared a state of emergency. Florida EOC Activation Level 1
88 posted on 09/18/2005 3:37:32 PM PDT by NautiNurse (The task before us is enormous, but so is the heart of America.)
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To: Clara Lou

We were over by Hallettsville yesterday and it was beautiful. Coming back west, East of Shiner is still green, and right on the other side, it looked like a blow torch had been taken to it.

And HOT! It's awful around here. So as I said, let it come!

Nana


89 posted on 09/18/2005 3:40:32 PM PDT by Texas Termite (Please pray for Texas Cowboy & Simcha7)
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To: shield
I'll pick up some batteries and bottled water on the way home from work tomorrow. The biggest concern I have is losing power for an extended time. Not only does that eliminate access to FR, but it eliminates access to air conditioning.

I'd die of a heat stroke long before starvation or dehydration sets in.

90 posted on 09/18/2005 3:40:43 PM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone

Yep, our plywood and tuna time may be comig due. This deserves watching.



91 posted on 09/18/2005 3:49:58 PM PDT by Flyer (I have the garter that once graced the thigh of Xenalyte)
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To: NautiNurse
Imagine that! Florida has a Governor who knows what he is doing. I bet a lot of people in NO wish he had been their govenor.
92 posted on 09/18/2005 3:50:41 PM PDT by bitty (Carolina is Bush Country)
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To: Dog Gone
I'd die of a heat stroke long before starvation or dehydration sets in.

LOL...this is when we all need a self contained power source for our homes (of course that'll carry our A/C's)...I understand these are available in Australia...at a cost $5,000...off the grid is my hearts desire. I never had problems out in Sugar Land with electricity...here in Katy someone can sneeze hard and we lose electricity. Amazing...

93 posted on 09/18/2005 3:57:41 PM PDT by shield (The Greatest Scientific Discoveries of the Century Reveal God!!!! by Dr. H. Ross, Astrophysicist)
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To: blam

My brother said he is down to sticks. LOL


94 posted on 09/18/2005 3:57:43 PM PDT by cksharks (ew prayers for them because they will need it.)
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To: Dog Gone; Eaker; Flyer; TheMom
I have a feeling it's going to be a long week, with a very active hurricane thread here at FR.

I've got stores at capacity and the Chevy is gassed up.

Belay stores at capacity, I need some more pistol ammo.

95 posted on 09/18/2005 4:00:52 PM PDT by humblegunner (If you're gonna die, die with your boots on.)
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To: NautiNurse

Evacuate New England! Deploy the Army!

If you wait, they will blame you! Don't take any chances!!!


96 posted on 09/18/2005 4:02:00 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (Durka Durka Durka. Muhammed Jihad Durka.)
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To: NautiNurse
I wonder if this thing gets near NOLA if just maybe they will have second thoughts about the rebuilding scope
97 posted on 09/18/2005 4:03:16 PM PDT by uncbob
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To: blam

I had a crush on Sky:')


98 posted on 09/18/2005 4:06:14 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: Dog Gone
I'd die of a heat stroke long before starvation or dehydration sets in.

Oh, you'd make it. I was out of power last year for 6 days with Frances. It's a bitch, but survivable. And to think, I was raised during the 40's and 50's in FL without AC. We've become a bunch of pussies.

99 posted on 09/18/2005 4:06:25 PM PDT by jslade ("If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried." (Seminole Cty, FL))
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To: NautiNurse

Rita appears to be taking a similar track to Katrina. Not that I wish bad on anyone, but I hope it continues west and hits in Mexico. Florida and the Gulf Coast have had more than enough of our share of hurricanes in the past two years. Somebody else's turn.


100 posted on 09/18/2005 4:08:06 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Kill 'em til they're dead! Then, kill 'em again!)
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