Hurricane Katrina, Live Thread, Part V

NHC - NOAA ^ | 28 August 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[Sonar5]

May the Lord bless and keep those in danger safe.

May he ease the suffering of those who will die by taking them quickly. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

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This thing is a monster.

With Pressure at 906mb, currently LOWER pressure than what Camille had in 1969.

Take a Look at what Camille did in August, 1969, and compare the satellite pics with Katrina. It Doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure out what this storm will be capable of doing. Take a close look down the page at the Apartment Complex.

Camille Stats, and pics:
http://www.geocities.com/hurricanen...canecamille.htm

I have a really bad feeling I have never felt with a storm before, and it concerns the Superdome. I can't explain it, and I hope it is just nerves after seeing the reports of those going in there.

What also bothers me is that Hospitals and Prisons are NOT being evacuated, and I fear much life will be lost there.

Prayers up folks, they are in need.

Joe

[Admin Moderator]

Hint:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1472323/posts?page=852#852

[janetjanet998]

confrimed 902MB

[jeffers]

We had M-60's (Sheridan tanks) trying to clear I-65.

[Dog]

Please no Christy Lane...please no.

[abb]

Per WC, 902 MB

[spycatcher]

I believe there are numerous documented cases of dam-building inducing earthquakes via water mass and fault lubrication. Both factors ought to be expected in the aftermath of a hurricane. Not to say that the effect is statistically strong , as in hurricane = earthquake, but certainly physically plausible under the right circumstances.

Thank you. Statistically possible under perfect circumstances was my only other point. That, and just triggering an event earlier then was going to happen anyhow. For instance, let's suppose this hurricane hit San Francisco at full moon and high tide.

[poinq]

There are a few. But at this time on a Sunday the place would normally be mobbed.

[Howlin]

Today after lunch, I felt like the MSM was finally "getting it," but I'm scared it might be too late.

It's like watching a slow-motion accident happening.

[nwctwx]

678
URNT12 KNHC 281825
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE
A. 28/1755Z
B. 26 DEG 20 MIN N
88 DEG 39 MIN W
C. 700 MB 2242 M
D. N/A
E. N/A
F. 140 DEG 160 KT
G. 050 DEG 22 NM
H. 902 MB
I. 14 C/ 3050 M
J. 29 C/ 3064 M
K. 6 C/ NA
L. CLOSED WALL
M. C25
N. 1234/7
O. 1/1 NM
P. NOAA3 1812A KATRINA OB 05
MAX FL WIND 160 KTS NE QUAD 1743Z
EXCELLENT RADAR PRESENTATION

[NautiNurse]

902mb confirmed--thanks.

[Founding Father]

New Orleans is exactly at 90.0 longitude?

Yes, that's what is confusing me; everyone is predicting a slight eastward movement as the eye approaches shore, so it would seem the eye would need to hit around 90.5 before drifting back. I think if 90.0 is as far west as it goes, the eye hits east of N.O. The bad news is that the dry air over Texas is being pushed back by Katrina, which means the eye will continue NNW.

[Dog]

That is a good hint.

[Tuxedo]

902 mb equates to what in wind speed? 200+ I would guess.

[filbert]

Just announced on WDSU-TV feed: They're going to close Airline Highway at 5 pm in order to sandbag it.

[tiredoflaundry]

confrimed 902MB

Holy S***!

[topher]

I imagine the SPR may need to be tapped, but there is still a question if the storm damages refining capacity. You still have to refine the oil, and the last number I saw, we are running close to the 100% of capacity.

Minor shutdowns of major refineries have caused gasoline spikes.

Having to rebuild some refineries is a different question... How can we refine the SPR oil if some refineries are knocked out? It is also mostly sour crude (I could be wrong about that). Sour crude is tougher to refine.

[mware]

Any port in a storm my friend.

[Maigrey]

per the Weather channel:

Winds up to 184mph, and pressure at 902mb.

Prayers for the people in harm's way.

[toldyou]

"They are being bussed to Jackson State University. The university is not really in a good part of town, either."

Thanks! I didn't want to give shelterguy the wrong info, but I thought I heard Jackson, so I googled Jackson, found their website and called them. (I couldn't get onto Tulane's website after a few tries.) Since it's Sunday, no one was available in the offices at Jackson State. One of the options was "housing," (1-800-848-6817 option 8) and a student answered. He said the Tulane students were bussed there and are staying in the athletic center, but he didn't think there was a phone there. He also said that students from Tulane were bussed there last year when a hurricane was threatening New Orleans.

Hope this helps you, shelterguy.