Posted on 08/25/2006 1:33:28 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Caribbean Sea. Currently, wind shear is providing an adverse environment for development. The tropical system is moving over the open waters of the Eastern Caribbean.
In other NHC news, Max Mayfield has announced his retirement after 34 years working for the NHC. He intends to continue working through the 2006 hurricane season. "I'm tired," he said with a smile.
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Buoy Data Caribbean Sea
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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 |
convection has rapidly spread back to the exposed center.
Is it your daughter on Grand Cayman? I'll say a prayer!
I'm hurricane illiterate, being on the left coast. They all are very frightening if you ask me.
Who's got the keys to the school busses?
Labor Day Weekend is looking ominous for GOM residents.
NautiNurse to replace Max Mayfield!
Thanks for the ping. Sheer baby sheer before you hit the Gulf Loop!
Thanks sissyjane.
Yes, she is still stubbornly residing on CG. It's always "one more season, then I'll move."
There was one posted on the old TD #5 thread from yesterday or the day before.
Ah, we meet again!!!
Let's wait on that New Orleans rebuilding money just a bit longer.
Jeesh .. I know how you're feeling, O. What do you think is holding her back from coming right where you need her to be?
Prayers for all in the potential path .. Ernesto, go back .. go back to your country.
I have a furry friend here named Ernest T. Cat (aka Ernie and Ernesto). He's heard his name on the television several times this afternoon. He's got his ears perked up.
LOL. She's not a bit worried about Ernie.
She wants to do another high season there before she moves.
So they can do what, tuck their tails between their legs and run off to Dallas? ;0)
Geez, it sure has. So much for my hope.
I really don't want to go through another Rita.
Thanks for the ping. Has it been a year already??? :-)
Ernesto ping
It's the Hurricane Reunion Party:)
We're still well supplied from last year...all I'd need to do is run out and get water and a little food.
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