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Posted on 10/18/2005 7:40:22 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Wilma has formed in the NW Caribbean Sea. The NHC forecast indicates she will emerge into the Gulf of Mexico as a major Category Three storm. Current forecase models indicate a Florida peninsula landfall.
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| 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 |
It's building strength, alright. Thanks for the notice, NN.
It's building strength, alright. Thanks for the notice, NN.
"Not this $#!+ again!"
NN,
I bet you are getting tired of starting these hurricane live threads...
Wilma is being upgraded to a hurricane based on subjective Dvorak classifications of t4.0 from all agencies...and objective T numbers from UW/CIMSS of t4.5 since 09z. Another reconnaissance aircraft is scheduled to be in the system this afternoon. Cold convection is being maintained over the center...and strong upper-level outflow channels continue to the northeast and southwest of the center. Oceanic heat content ahead of Wilma is high. The only inhibiting factor is the dry air mass in the Gulf and extreme northwestern Caribbean...but the large and growing circulation of Wilma should be able to keep much of this air from reaching the core. A high likelihood of rapid strengthening is indicated by the SHIPS rapid intensification index...and it is likely that Wilma will be a major hurricane when it enters the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. As Wilma accelerates northeastward late in the forecast period...wind shear is forecast to increase...but there may not be enough of it to weaken Wilma very quickly. However...it is Worth remembering that there is little skill in long-range intensity forecasts. The initial motion is estimated to be 320/5. There has been little change to the track forecast thinking. The mid- to upper-level low that had been off the Southern California coast is now moving northeastward...and as it progresses high pressure over the Gulf of Mexico is expected to weaken...allowing Wilma to move through the northwestern Caribbean and enter the southeastern Gulf of Mexico in about three days. Once Wilma moves north of the subtropical ridge axis and encounters mid-level westerly flow...an acceleration northeastward is expected. Model guidance has not changed much and remains in very good agreement...and the official forecast is very similar to the previous advisory and close to the dynamical model consensus. Wilma...the 12th hurricane of the season...ties the record for most hurricanes in a season set in 1969. Forecaster Franklin forecast positions and Max winds initial 18/1500z 16.5n 80.6w 65 kt 12hr VT 19/0000z 17.0n 81.2w 75 kt 24hr VT 19/1200z 17.7n 82.3w 90 kt 36hr VT 20/0000z 18.5n 83.5w 100 kt 48hr VT 20/1200z 19.6n 84.5w 105 kt 72hr VT 21/1200z 22.0n 85.5w 105 kt 96hr VT 22/1200z 24.0n 84.0w 100 kt 120hr VT 23/1200z 28.5n 78.5w 75 kt
I heard from some weather wonk last night that this late in the season a storm going into the Gulf from this area tends to hook to the right and weaken. Here's hoping :)
Thanks for the ping, NN. Being near Ocala, looks like I'm north of the projected path. I'd feel a lot better if my new roof was finished. My son-in-law says "one more day".
I like your optimism :)
I'm a glass-is-half-full kinda gal :)
bump
That is a really dramatic right turn towards Florida.
Good thing I left my shutters up after Rita. After Katrina caught me off-guard without shutters, I put them up for Rita and decided to leave them there for the rest of the season.
Oh crud, right over my mom's house again! This time through the backyard!
LOL, same here....Gee, I think we've bonded :)
Ah yes, the ones I painted to minimize the "crack house" appearance in 2004...
There is that (though I don't know if you wanted to post the "Woohoo to NN; she's on the northern side of the cone of doom).
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