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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.
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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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?
I was in love with Penny.
Yes ma'am, considering I'm only in college. ;)
BOHICA
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
I'd die of a heat stroke long before starvation or dehydration sets in.
Yep, our plywood and tuna time may be comig due. This deserves watching.
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...
My brother said he is down to sticks. LOL
I've got stores at capacity and the Chevy is gassed up.
Belay stores at capacity, I need some more pistol ammo.
Evacuate New England! Deploy the Army!
If you wait, they will blame you! Don't take any chances!!!
I had a crush on Sky:')
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.
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.
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