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Posted on 09/20/2005 6:16:38 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Rita is in the Florida Straits, impacting the Florida Keys and South Florida Peninsula. Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for numerous portions of South Florida. Check local weather statements for updates.
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
Rita Forecast Track Archive
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
Extra Large Miami Radar Broadband only
Extra Large Key West Radar Broadband 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)
WTVJ-TV/DT Miami (NBC6)
WFOR-TV/DT Miami (CBS 4)
WSVN-TV/DT Miami (Fox)
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 |
Previous Threads:
Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18
If your area is hit hard, cell phones will be useless. Even if you leave the area since it appears the calls are routed to non-existant towers. For Katrina, my cell phone was worthless weight and false hopes.
If I lived on the coast or in some place like Clear Lake, Friendswood...I'd be out of there...this location does not warrant it...
They sure did float pretty good huh? ;) I do know that they are very comfortable to sleep on but you need to put a thick blanket on them to keep from freezing to death. Speaking from experience here.
Where are you? We just talked to FIL; he's leaving in the morning to go to his "camp" up around Toledo Bend Lake. He's in Lake Charles. He's worried about the NE quadrant effect as well.
They're going either to Boerne, where my sister's in-laws live, or to Moulton, where we have some land.
We're likely headed for Brenham if need be.
I live in Lake Charles, LA, which is on I-10 about 33 miles from the Texas border. I think I will stay and just install a sign in the front yard that says....
"If you Loot, I shoot"
CONGRATULATIONS!
lol
I know exactly where your location is! We lived in Houston for a while. (I'm a she) :-)
You goob! ;)
Hell, I didn't even take off work. I had Renfest rehearsal on Sunday and was there with bells on! (But not the tiara. That would have been a little much.)
I'm not interesting in fighting with a fellow FReeper...we're in this thing together... ;o)
Do you live in Katy by any chance?
Oh lord......that's quite an eye already, isn't it?
Hi Jaded. If you change your mind, come on up!
Agreed.
Why, thanks! It was LOADS of fun, and boy, did it go by quickly!
If you are prepared with food and water, batteries, and don't live in a mobile home or a flood prone area, I'd stay put. Do you have a car? Is it filled with gas? Do you have any health issues that could cause a problem with no electricity for a week or so? Do you have any place to go inland?
I find it hard to believe these poor people here from N.O., are facing the same thing again. I think I'd be getting paranoid about now.
Actually, I am feeling a little paranoid myself. My husband's boss sent us on an all-expense-paid 6-day trip to Walt Disney World, from which we returned on Sunday. However, before we left, I didn't feel right about having a good time since so many people were suffering around me after Katrina. Guess I'm making up now for all the fun we had last week... =/
Nice to meetcha!
Actually, we're a tad southwest of it - Wilcrest and Briar Forest is the closest big intersection to us. We're in a high-standing area, so we're more worried about trees and debris coming through our big windows than water getting in.
Exactly!
I gave Diva Betsy Ross and onyx a list of things to do, including get cash NOW, charge your cell phones and stuff I don't even remember.
Maybe they can help out!
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