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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 |
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Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18
That's my church!
When Floyd was heading towards North Carolina, the closest motel room was Knoxville.
thank you---i'm wondering if we should even bother,,,if this sucker is a cat 5 all the boards in the world aren't going to do anything except add more debris
Where was the farm? We are just north of Matagorda Bay.
A weather guy on KHOU said tonight that 100mph SUSTAINED winds would be felt in an arched area around Houston that includes Liberty county. Hope they show that again on the 10 news.
God, yes it's looking scary alright. Even those near the Texas border and to Lake Charles -- and maybe even those in Layfayette -- should plan to leave.
I keep hearing about a "high-pressure ridge." Does anybody know if that could take the steam out of this growing monster?
Will you put your location in your tagline so we can keep an eye out for you. (No, Omar jokes, please.)
I lived off Westheimer 2 miles west of the Galleria when I live in Houston.
There are two ways to board up on brick. The first is to cut your plywood to the inside dimensions of your window. Then nail a short peice of 2 x 2 or 4 x 4 to the outside piece of that plywood cross ways. You then take another 4 x 4 and use it as a brace from the gound/yard running to the plywood on the window. The brace is nailed to the cross peice on the back side of the plywood and will hold it in place.
Here's the easier way......get some hurricane clips and they can be found at any Home Depot, Lowes, hardware store, etc. Cut a piece of plywood to the inside dimensions of your window minus a 1/4 - 1/2 inch. In other words, ....the plywood should have a quarter to a half inch space between it's edge and the brick itself all the way around the window. Then just put the hurricane clips on the plywood and shove it in place. It works really really well.
I hope I helped.
Around here we cut them tight and hammer a cut 2x4 over them and in. It's hard to describe. There are no places to nail so they are wedged in.
Well, if you don't already have the plywood, you can probably forget it.
But the best way to do it if you can find some is to use a masonry bit to drill into the brick. Overlap the window opening by a couple of inches on each side and use masonry screws to make it tight. It's not hard at ground level.
You can patch the holes in the brick later, or just leave them for next time.
People who try to cut plywood to fit inside the frame and screw them into metal are doing a less effective job which will take 10 times the length to complete.
I know - it's very annoying.
"Man, lots to think about..."
Were those "...." a pause while you were waiting to sneeze? Sounds like you might have a cold coming on.
My Plylox clips held for Katrina.
Freeze the water!
my in-laws outside Hattiesburg had 15 trees down...two hit the house but no significant damage.
Fredric had been the measuring bar for Hattiesburg damage but Katrina rewrote that book.
The high-pressure ridge will determine how far north or west it goes- it won't affect it's strength unless something unforseen happens.
Sorry, I meant to...
I'm home & safe in South Austin, tryin' to pray Rita toward the King Ranch.
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