Posted on 08/25/2005 11:51:53 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Katrina is emerging into the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico early this morning after making landfall in SE Florida, then tracking SW. Thus far, she is well ahead of schedule, leaving at least four fatalities in her wake, and well over 1 million without electricity.
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Hurricane Katrina Live Thread, Part I
| 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 |
I think that is only half the shift. I would not be surprised to see the projected path move further west at 11.
She went to get gas first thing this morning, there was a line, and there was a fracas when a "redneck" woman tried to insert herself prematurely in the line. My friend was stunned that tempers had gone south so quickly, but then again .. they all went through hell over there with Ivan. These storms just wear ya down.
She's swung way wester than I thought she would.
At the moment it's raining like a bugger here in Pasco!
I missed it. What's the joke on the Dolly Parton bridge? (Two bigs bumps with a dip in the middle??)
I pray that doesn't happen....
That Dolly Parton Bridge photo was a hoot!
Oh, yeah...I forgot to add that I want it to be a "tropical depression" or whatever when it makes land, head north to the Dallas, Kaufman, Tarrant County area for about 2 days of good steady rain...
I've got my pom-poms rooting for Katrina to come on!
Agree with the cone,
too many people turn on the tube, look at the line then don't check back for 24 hours, so much can change in such a short period of time.
Will happen if it hits New Orleans. Scientists are convinced that a Category 3 would basically destroy the city.
This is gonna be a major storm, loss of life and property no matter where she goes.
Those aren't too comforting! Especially as a category 4!
Guess I need to make another run to our new Wal-Mart!
Don't know what they'd call our Skyway Bridge, a little too pointy for Dolly Parton name.
Tonights 6pm Orlando weather is predicting it will be at 130 mph when it hits land.
Weather channel said the deaths are at 7 now with 5 persons unaccounted. Lord have mercy.
Bummer!
Earlier post said the five on the boat are located, and fine.
Be careful, your area is probably gonna get at least some of the nasty weather.
Perfect name for the bridge.
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