Katrina spinning off plenty of tornados. Many radar sites down. Lots of FReepers looking for local reports.
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Posted on 08/29/2005 2:08:51 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Katrina made landfall today at 6:10AM CDT, and she continues to drive northward into Mississippi and Alabama. Several local radar sites are down. Tornado and flash flood watches and warnings are widespread.
President Bush has declared major disaster areas, clearing the way for federal aid.
The following links are self-updating:
Public Advisory Currently published every 3 hours 5A, 8A, 11A, 2P, etc. ET
NHC Discussion Published every six hours 6A, 11A, 6P, 11P
Three Day Forecast Track
Five Day Forecast Track
Navy Storm Track
Katrina Track Forecast Archive Nice loop of each NHC forecast track for both three and five day
Forecast Models
Alternate Hurricane Models via Skeetobite
Images:
Montgomery AL Long Range Radar
Storm Floater IR Loop
Storm Floater Still & Loop Options
Color Enhanced IR Loop
Other Resources:
Birmingham AL Weather
Meridian MS Weather (Radar down at this time)
Jackson MS Weather (Radar down at this time)
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I thought you were supposed to be getting some sleep....
placemark. (Thanks, Nauti!)
Katrina spinning off plenty of tornados. Many radar sites down. Lots of FReepers looking for local reports.
New tornado warning for Jasper Co., GA. (east of Atlanta and south of I-20)
The individual storm cells are moving south to north at 30-40 MPH.
Back at you for Kramer and Vandelay: LOL.
Speaking of plain speaking, did you just now hear Haley Barbour talk to those who wanted to rubberneck on flooded roads?
"You don't have any business being on the roads anyway."
Haley Barbour press conference..talking causultie(s).
Thanks for the ping, bad day to start school.
We have several members who are desperate for any news out of slidell.
The blonde chick in the rain needs more air time.
Reposting this good link to severe weather:
http://kamala.cod.edu/svr/
College of DuPage Meteorology Severe Weather and Flash Flood Warnings
"We also STILL cannot get through to Slidell, Covington, or Mandeville to check on those who stayed. We'll post anything specific & confirmed that we get. One of the "stay behinds" is with northshore EMS/Fire Dept. so the info will be legit."
If it's not too much trouble, would you please ping me when you post info on the Northshore? Thank you so much. LS
CNN reporting that conditions along the Mississippi coast are "Andrew-like". Gary Tuchman is reporting looting in Gulfport (or Biloxi.)
02:37 PM CDT on Monday, August 29, 2005
WWLTV.com
Mayor Ray Nagin said that 200 people were stranded on rooftops in the Lower Ninth Ward and several “bodies are floating in the water” in the Bywater neighborhood and in Eastover.
Nagin made the announcement in his first press briefing after Hurricane Katrina slammed just east of the city, but did plenty of devastation to New Orleans.
Nagin said that the 200 stranded people included 20 police officers who were riding out the storm at their homes in preparation to take over shifts from other officers. He said that boats would be dispatched on rescue missions later in the afternoon.
Mayor Nagin issued a "boil water" recommendation for water in the city - except for Algiers and the CBD due to a water main line break that may have compromised the water.
Nagin said at least 20 buildings in the city had collapsed and that it might be 48 hours before residents would be allowed back to their homes to assess the damage.
Nagin said at least 20 buildings in the city had collapsed and that it might be 48 hours before residents would be allowed back to their homes to assess the damage.
Will check back for updates....
Thank you for the link regarding straight-line winds.
From what I've heard, the situation in Hancock County, Mississippi (home of Bay St. Louis and Waveland) is very grim.
Any news on tornado damage near Atlanta?
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