Posted on 09/07/2008 8:37:37 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Ike is the fifth tropical cyclone of the 2008 hurricane season to threaten U.S. Gulf Coast states.
Reports from Turks & Caicos Islands describe 80 per cent of homes damaged or destroyed. On Sunday, Hurricane Ike's position just north of Hispanola was hampering relief efforts for devastation incurred by Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Fay. The death toll in Haiti from Gustav reached 200 people.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist held a press conference Sunday morning shortly after a Hurricane Watch was issued for the Florida Keys.
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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 |
You and me both,would hit me dead square on.
How about the song “Rock Me Like A Hurricane” by the Scorpions? (Since you are our DJ...)
Welcome to FR. Congratulations for your marriage. Listen to your local emergency management alerts. Outlook doesn’t look particularly good for an outdoor wedding. Ike is a big storm.
If Ike is a CAT4 at landfall what can I expect in SA?
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Reeeally WET...
Stay safe, Eastforker!
LOL—you are so bad!
I asked on WU and one of the guys that was on the plane gave me the link.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxYfl-inCw8
Luckily wedding is indoors, as is the reception. Late in the evening though, 6:30PM. I have family flying in from Nevada and Minnesota. About a week ago, when this thing was forecast to hit Florida... I joked with my Father, I bet this thing makes its way into the GOM and becomes a surprise guest at the wedding, now....
Oh, well, it is the 13th... I had originally pressed for October 11th date, but the fiancee had to have it at a specific place, and only date avail was the 13th of September.
I am looking forward to this weekend, no doubt. Looks like it’ll be a memorable event.
Goodnight all.
Congratuations.
Yup, that was it.
I remember that blizzard like yesterday. My daughter was born the evening before it started, and I couldn’t get to the hospital until 3 days later.
There’s that on/off ping mash thing - use it.
fyi--our family had a wedding in the middle of a hurricane evacuation 10 years ago. The bride and groom had three contingency plans, including a semi-elopement to Orlando if the storm was going to be a direct hit. The rehearsal dinner was a bit wet Friday night, but the storm veered away Saturday, and everything went well.
seeing as how the post was removed with no notation, I am kinda baffled.
That's exactly the same one I posted.
But you may still get some rain and winds.I know we got some wind from Hurricane Goose-Step
(Gustav) when it passed through Texas recently.
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