Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part IV

NHC - NOAA ^ | 22 September 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[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

[tiredoflaundry]

My sincerest prayers are with all who are in Rita's path.

God Bless you all!

[BurbankKarl]

KHOU is showing the approaching clouds from the Galveston Pier

[Flyer]

Did I say tough?

I meant thorough.

[Tuxedo]

Very dry here in San Antonio.... and looks like we will miss the entire event according to what all the nets talking wx heads are saying.

[RDTF]

Are you talking about Isaac's Storm?....

Yep that's the one. It was great!

[AliVeritas]

Wha? What are you watching or listening to Karl? Send me a link.

[BurbankKarl]

http://www.weatherserver.net/ritavideotexas.htm

[tutstar]

This is on right now, it ought to be really good. For those who might be interested.

"The Worship Network is especially pleased to be involved with Gospel Angels, A Concert to Restore Hope, because it is the Christian community that is uniquely gifted to bring a message of hope and encouragement at such a desperate time. Now, more than ever, we believe that organizations and ministries that share this heart to help people in need can join together for events like these to restore hope and help to the Gulf Coast.” Bruce Koblish, President of The Worship Network


Grammy award winning artist CeCe Winans will host this national event staged in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park. Gospel Angels will include performances from Nicole C. Mullen, Israel & New Breed, Blind Boys of Alabama, Natalie Grant, NewSong, BarlowGirl, George Huff, Aaron Shust and Third Day.


The Worship Network will broadcast the concert via live streaming at http://www.worship.net/ from 8pm-10pm EST on Thursday, September 22nd.


The Worship Network will also broadcast the event multiple times on its television channel, which can be seen via the Sky Angel satellite system (http://www.skyangel.com/) and on over 40 digital TV stations (www.worship.net/dtv).
In addition, the Worship Network has offered this special to over 100 local Christian television stations across the country (check local TV listings for times).

[RoseofTexas]

Steveegg, has posted the latest info...scroll down a few posts!

[texpat72]

Sorry, misunderstood your post. I did notice on one of the computer models at wunderground that it could move west after landfall.

[james_f_hall]

steady at 913mb

[AliVeritas]

You forgot sarcasm off... I hope.

[Wneighbor]

I don't think we have any reason to be uneasy around here. Only reason I'm out doing some work for this is that I'm working with a city emergency coordinator out in Bosque county.

Our only concerns are flooding in low lying areas and loss of power. Everyone knows here where the flood prone areas are so we're ready to evacuate there. But, if we lose power, so many of the people working for the power company have been diverted into the Katrina hit areas and are on standby for the coast that it may be a lot longer before power can be restored. We've got to be concerned about the people in the nursing home and invalids at home then. But, we're as ready as anybody can get for something like that.

[tcrlaf]

What are you watching.. One of the houston stations?

[redgolum]

The 1911, no matter what the grip, just doesn't index or balance "right" in my hand. Unfortunately.

My best friend has the same problem. He says he feels like he is just barely hanging on to the grips. He has a Taurus in .45 ACP with a double stack clip, and loves it!

A .45 GAP would be a good choice. Springfield makes a real nice one, but haven't shot any others.

[meyer]

Dude, I'd take a 30 or 40 round carbine over a pistol or revolver.

I never leave the house without my 20mm chain gun. :)

[BurbankKarl]

KPRC showing some Nat Guard convoy

[steveegg]

They were a bit later than usual; usually, they've been putting them out about 10 before the hour. No real changes beyond the location.

[CedarDave]

Presser...
Metro buses and trucks to distribute water on the freeway. Buses to pick up those that want to get off of the freeways. Not saying where busses will go, though. Ask for volunteers to come to a location to assist in water distribution. Promising fuel to stations along route and fuel trucks to stranded motorists.