Jeb Bush is leading this convoy....in the bus with the bathroom.
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Posted on 09/18/2005 1:56:41 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Tropical Storm Rita has developed from TD 18 in the Atlantic Ocean. TS Rita is currently located north of Hispaniola, the eastern tip of Cuba, and ESE of Nassau, Bahamas. Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for portions of Florida. Check for local weather statements.
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Hurricane City
| 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 |
Ahhhh..a grown-up:)
If you were on a high bluff, and in a house you could really count on, poured concrete or something, it could be fun riding out a cat 5. I always wanted to ride out a strong cane, got my wish in '92. 'Course the house was boarded up, I couldn't see out, and it was dark anyway. It was scary, but an experience I'm glad I had, and hope never again to have. It changes your outlook on life.
I have to say that for the most part, the storm brought out the best in the people in the neighborhood.
LOL!
That's the best tidbit I have read today. I hope I don't need it, but very wise.
Mayor Nagin asked the same question once.
Latest satellite looks like storm is jogging a bit south, maybe wants to pay Castro a friendly visit on her way into the Gulf?
What difference does that make?
When Katrina started off the coast of FL, the local meterologist say no way can Katrina hit cat 3 o 4. Talk about miss about a mile.
Jeb Bush is leading this convoy....in the bus with the bathroom.
Cool. I can't find my drill driver, and I need it for a couple of my shutters.
Thats fer DARN sure! :D :D :D
Run! Scatter! Shoo!
If you recall, Longmeadow Farms wasn't anything but a pasture when you had the last hurricane in 2001........ lots of concrete there now..............
Aye, you're right matey. It IS talk like a pirate day. Batten down the hatches. Shields up. Time to buy spring water and canned goods.
Oh no, thats right the motels are full in Katy. Many of our churches here also have evacuees still living there but the numbers are going down. My husband is there right now at our Catholic Church helping out.
Hopefully it won't come to having to go to a hotel but its not looking too good.
I didn't mean a hit today...I meant this AM forecast today...knowing that forecast wouldn't hold.
Wow, providing buses? What a novel concept.
Which is exactly why the 5-day cone is so big.....
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