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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
My response was really for others...I figgured you knew that.
There's nothing in the Atlantic at the moment that is remotely a threat to the US other than Rita.
Some people might die trying to prove a point or keep "a streak" intact.
Probably using gas jugs for water storage.
What did you decide to do for the storm?
Here's the historical track of all September storms passing within 300 miles of Rita. You can see that they rarely come into Texas.
http://maps.wunderground.com/data/images/at200518_climo.gif
Heads up Louisiana FReepers...
The MasonCam?
That's how folks can check on me. If the web cam is up and running, all is well here.
I got an email from a friend who evacuated Houston last night. She said they took all the backroads they could around the clogged highways, but it still took us 6 hours to get to the NW side of Houston and 10 hours to get to Austin. Does that explain it?
It would be a dumb move for me to try and get out of town right now.
I guess for the time being, I will enjoy watching the local news guys talk to the cantankerous old guys who have decided to stay in Galveston.
Don't GO EAST!!! They are changing directions of hurricane.
how much eastward did the track shift from 5am track to 11am track?
ContemptofCourt. Thank you for your concern but I know what I am doing. You have to understand where I live. I am not in the voluntary or mandatory evacuation area. I am NW of Houston in Cypress ( http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&location=lMAJSMlre4z8DgZNYHAc8CJtyiXxjY87ayW31%2fs3aIrTv%2btcbcLpH9O%2binVaPV2%2biLuzOWO3eWamgdV2Ux2sO7Zj266yhG%2fe
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Channel 11 just said the track has changed and it is headed more for Beaumont. Praise the Lord!!
Crap, now Governor Blank-oh is going to be in charge over the worst part of the storm. More crying on the way.
Wow, that's quite a presentation!
Even though you may be on the "clean side" of the hurricane, there will be numerous tornados.
See how this thing tracks, and if the roads clear up. Then reconsider. In any case, be ready to go. If you stay, be prepared for about a week without water, power and sewer services. Can your kids take the 100 degree heat for a week?
In any case, you and your family are in my prayers.
Crap, now Governor Blank-oh is going to be in charge over the worst part of the storm. More crying on the way.
I agree......... keep it in Texas where the adults can take charge.... Heads up Beaumont.
NHC track landfall has been shifted to High Island, TX
Thanks. Your expertise is greatly appreciated. ;o)
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