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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
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Hi Res Houston Flood Zone Map Slow load, great detail
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Streaming Video: (coverage may be intermittent)
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KHOU-TV/DT Houston: mms://beloint.wm.llnwd.net/beloint_khou
WWLTV NOLA
Additional Resources:
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Coastal TX Evacuation Maps
Beaumont TX evac Routes
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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
Many models now have a loop in various locations inland, yes.
Stay safe friend. If you can't get out get up high enough to avoid the flooding.
I did a search on the History Channel's site to see if they were planning to run the terrific show they did based on that book (and it has the same name) this weekend but I guess they aren't.
"Long Night Ahead"
Yep. We picked up the yard, my husband finished weed-eating, we brough the reluctant cats into the garage. Got my deviled ham, pop tarts and water, generator gassed up, and we are ready to roll.
Dude, I'd take a 30 or 40 round carbine over a pistol or revolver.
The post I read said do not use propane inside. One can use propane inside. Millions of homes do. I would not melt roofing tar in my living room, but propane can safely be used inside.
You are being irresponsible if you post without understanding my posts.
Go re-read them.
I said safe application.
To you millions out there using propane keep using it. Nothing to see here.
GFS model now shows a Saturday morning hit (~ 7am EDT) slightly west of the TX-LA border. It then shows Rita moving inland about 60-80 miles and sitting there for the next 48 hours plus. That would be a horrible scenario for E Teaxs, but worse for W. Louisiana.
It's 7 o'clock already? No wonder it's getting dark.
Wayne is back on the air saying the Beaumont Police Dept is in the dark...saying ships with supplies are coming in?
Sounds like Beaumont is in trouble.
Yep, in the NW quad.
6. Never Store Propane Indoors
The slightest leak of propane indoors can cause a serious explosion. Store propane outside and away from heat. Always be sensitive to the slightest gas smell. If you smell propane, no matter how strong or weak the smell, treat it as a serious gas leak. From here"
Thanks for the learning adventure. I knew it killed, before now, I just didn't know why.
You are right. People aren't killed by the CO, and I'm right that one shouldn't use it in an enclosed area.
God bless all the people trying to stay safe in the path of this hurricane.
:-)
Eye will likely hit between Cameron La and Morgan City La.
Hhmmm...
I'm glad I got in on the list early because you are tough!
;-]
That is why your screen name is carbine rocks!!!
LOL!!!
and Blanco really didnt order an evacuation til today?
Not a problem. I'll be waiting to hear from you.
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