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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
Where's Seabrook? East of Galveston?
}:-)4
The question really is, where is Cantore?
They all need to be medicated with IV's, IMO; and I do mean S E D A T E D.
Who Blanco and Nagin?
That's a whole lot better than just west of Galveston.
But I think landfall will be a bit further east.
I live in Norfolk, VA and figure that if I ever have to evacuate I'll use my pickup and tow my boat behind. Not that I want to save the boat so much, but even though it drops my highway mileage from 20 to 12 MPG, the boat holds 120 gallons of gas that I could siphon out as needed in an emergency. And I keep it topped off anyway.
Hahaha I'm not sure. But I think he saves most of that drama for Anderson
Anderson Cooper is Gloria Vanderbilt's son...
Windspeeds at the 42001 buoy are rising FAST...
Wind Direction (WDIR): N ( 350 deg true )
Wind Speed (WSPD): 62.2 kts (71MPH)
Wind Gust (GST): 77.7 kts (89MPH)
Wave Height (WVHT): 34.1 ft
Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 12 sec
Average Period (APD): 10.2 sec
Mean Wave Direction (MWDIR): NE ( 52 deg true )
Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 28.79 in
Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.45 in ( Falling Rapidly )
Air Temperature (ATMP): 79.3 °F
Water Temperature (WTMP): 82.9 °F
Dew Point (DEWP): 79.3 °F
Heat Index (HEAT): 84.9 °F
Nope, they got flooded out in Allison.
That could work too.
KPRC showing the lone Galveston surfer...
the weather dude just had a good explanation on how the Michigan tornadoes are affecting the direction of Rita....
Thanks for your help on Google Earth. :)
very smart thinkin!
The President is flying to Texas tomorrow... now the libs will really scream. He can do no right you know!
Smart man. Gas cans in the trunk help too.
For real?
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