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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
I thought you were jokin - a play on Castro and his offer of 1100 doctors
I have several small shortwave, am, fm radios. They come in handy when we lose power. The tv station weathermen broadcast on local stations when we have bad weather. The radio I like the best was also the least expensive and it was made by Grundig.
Yes, I bought one at amazon.com, but I spent $139 on a rather deluxe tv.
Wow. That's a long way. We're right on the coast, about ten miles from the Bay. When Carla hit here she washed away ENTIRE HERDS OF CATTLE. They never found them. That amazes me. I know multiple people who tell that story.
GOOD for you, and GOOD to know, thanks. I will never be without battery powered radios, fans, or a tv ever again.
they had em at Walmart for $39.99
For me, better late than never!
I got my husband one several years ago at Dollar General - it was $15 or $20. It has a regular electric plug, takes 4 "d" batteries, or can run on the car battery with a cigarette lighter plug.
Thanks for the suggestion and the information! Our power outages come from tornadoes, heavy wind, and ice on the lines in winter. This would be a good thing to have. I will start looking tomorrow. Thanks again!
But you do use a CO detector with it, right?
I like your post number 68, very well said - you are right in remarking how society has changed. We gave our government great power in place of our freedom, now we rely on that power instead of on ourselves.
I-45 isn't bad, though. Probably crowded this week, but a good drive.
I-45 will be a parking lot. I-35 might be bad, but it will be a WHOLE LOT BETTER than I-45, especially if that stretch around Corsicana is still under construction. Take I-10 west to Columbus, then head to Austin. North to Dallas-Fort Worth.
Jim! welcome *home* lol.
Poor Texas is in for it.
No problem.
You will learn to *look* for hurricane stuff.......LOL.
And don't expect to SHARE a TV or radio with the hubby. It virtually NEVER works out; give him his own.
For you, better it's not us. :-)
OK, Friday is a rainout. Everyone take the day off.
Goo Gone..........
That stuff's good!
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