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Posted on 09/22/2005 3:25:57 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Extremely dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Rita continues to threaten the Greater Houston Metropolitan area. The forecast track has shifted slightly to the northeast, increasing the risk to Southwest Louisiana, and a significant portion of the oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Texas Governor Perry is urging all coastal residents between Beaumont and Corpus Christi to evacuate as soon as possible.
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 Western Gulf of Mexico
Houston/Galveston/Beaumont/Lake Charles Wx Watches/Warnings
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Texas
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Louisiana
Hi Res Houston Flood Zone Map Slow load, great detail
Images:
Storm Floater IR Loop
GOM WV Loop
GOM IR Still Image
Visible Storm Floater Still (only visible during daylight hours)
Color Enhanced Atlantic Loop
Streaming Video: (coverage may be intermittent)
KPRC-TV/DT Houston - KPRC-TV/DT Houston - http://mfile.akamai.com/12944/live/reflector:38616.asx
KHOU-TV/DT Houston: mms://beloint.wm.llnwd.net/beloint_khou
WWLTV NOLA
Additional Resources:
FReeper Sign In Thread Check in to let us know whether you are staying, going, and when you get there
FReepers Offering Lodging To Rita Evacuees People and/or Pet Friendly FReepers Offering Shelter
Coastal TX Evacuation Maps
Beaumont TX evac Routes
Lake Charles/Southwest LA Evacuation Map
KHOU Houston
KTRK ABC News Houston
KPLC Lake Charles Evac Routes, news
KFDM Beaumont/Port Arthur News, evac info
Hurricane City
Wxnation Houston
Galveston Webcams
Golden Triangle Weather Page Provides Galveston Weather, Warnings, Radar, etc.
| 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:
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part III
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part II
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part I
Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18
It's never going to pass over the Loop Current again.
The are asking the military to get gasoline to people. Apparently Texas has some prearranged deal with some group to help with this. They are telling people to hold tight that they will get them gasoline.
That means another refinery shut down.
I'm no fool, fool, and I did "survive" w/a smaller car for years and could again if I had to. I see no need or reason to imply that those who have chosen to upgrade to a larger vehicle should be castigated for buying and paying for a larger vehicle to accommodate their larger families.
Yeppers - I feel the pressure rising every time she turns sideways...I hope she wears that T-shirt in the rain.
That would be METEROLOGIST Stephanie Abrams. :-)
That would be HOT Meterologist Stephanie Abrams.
To folks outside the area, that means she hasn't really left Sugar Land yet.
I'd say your 80% chance of staying, HC, has become a 100% chance.
Ok children, playtime is over. Go take a nap, or find another thread. There are adults here who are trying to protect their life and property.
"..... did I leave out that it's CRAWFISH etoufee?"
Yes, you did, and you two are making my mouth drool. I'm a walnut fan, myself, and white grapes in the chicken salad!
Good luck to both of you!
did you see the nat gas prices?
some of you guys need to break away from this thread and get to a hooters or a strip club - to get your perspective back.
Thanks for clarifying.
Oh lordie - if my hubby knew that he'd turn right around and head right back down there .....even though he's been driving for more than 24 hours now and is probably within spittin' distance of home!
CRAWFISH etoufee is his absolute favorite dish and I don't have a clue of how to make it for him!
We've had hundreds of storms in this state over the past 100 years; we've NEVER had the civil breakdown that NO had in 2 days.
Ahh.. didn't see your reply when I made mine... but hey.. great minds think alike.
Yes it's possible, and I'd venture to say probable. It may very well stay a medium to strong CAT4, but one thing that's almost sure is that the wind field will expand.
$12.81 at last check. No wonder why the envirowhackos want all power to be natural gas; then there will be rolling blackouts from supply disruptions. Crude, however, is pulling back nicely ($66.60 now).
FYI -this satellite link updates every 7 minutes or so...just refresh every now and then.
http://weather.cod.edu/analysis/loops/satrgnlloop.master.pl?orleans&type=vis
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