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Posted on 09/20/2005 6:16:38 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Rita is in the Florida Straits, impacting the Florida Keys and South Florida Peninsula. Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for numerous portions of South Florida. Check local weather statements for updates.
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
Rita Forecast Track Archive
Forecast Models
Buoy Data SE Florida
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Florida
Images:
Storm Floater IR Loop
Visible Storm Floater Still (only visible during daylight hours)
Color Enhanced Atlantic Loop
Florida Radar/Sat Loop Caution: Broadband users only
Extra Large Miami Radar Broadband only
Extra Large Key West Radar Broadband only
Miami Long Range Radar Loop
Key West Long Range Radar Loop
Miami Experimental Radar Still Image
Key West Experimental Radar Still Image
Streaming Video: (coverage may be intermittent)
WTVJ-TV/DT Miami (NBC6)
WFOR-TV/DT Miami (CBS 4)
WSVN-TV/DT Miami (Fox)
Other Resources:
Florida East Coast Surf Reports Lots of great info here, including surf cams
Central Florida Hurricane Center
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 |
Previous Threads:
Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18
I saw a better one, but then couldn't find it. It had a little dot for every oil or gas rig or platform. Many more between Lake Charles and Houston, than east or west of there. They extend farther into the Gulf there, and are closer together too.
I know that large dogs have a shortened life span. My next dog would be a Mini Pin. Same attitude.
LOL...you know better than that in TEXAS...Lousyana has a bunch of dembos in charge...those dembos like prisoners much better than us American Citizens...
A true understatement. They (the authorities) are going to have to make some hard decisions in the next 12 hours. It will be interesting to see what types of decisions are made and who they affect.
Yes, the memories- nothing teaches diagnostics better than a small engine-- if everything isn't almost just theoretically perfect, they either run poorly, or don't run a'tall.
You are so right - they are a different breed but act just the same. Mine is about 20 lbs, not as tiny as most.
Come on...I was talking about the distance from west Houston to those locations....or were you just making a funny?
If anyone comes north on 59 and need a place, freep mail me.
We've had two Dobies. Last year we rescued a min-Pin and kept him overnight. Their legs are so fragile looking I was scared to death I would step on him and cripple him
I moved from Kingwood the week before that flood. My apartment complex was flooded.
75 miles Matagorda
85 miles Galveston
74 miles Freeport
Gawd almighty........GET OUT NOW!
You know... I've seen this sort of statement much since Katrina. But, I disagree somewhat. I was born and raised there. I just don't think you can apply terms of "left" and "right" to Louisiana. In my experience, in Louisiana, there are two kinds of politicians -- always has been-- and that is "those who are crooked" and "those who are out office." Everything you hear Nagin or Blanco or any politician say about ANYTHING is meant strictly for local consumption and strictly to keep their own pockets lined. Others may disagree but, personally, I wouldn't trust any mouth speaking on behalf of the doomed state of Louisiana.
Thanks for the replies earlier :)
What she said!!!
Please DG..pack up- go through your check list and gethehellouttathere...
And I don't know how to say this any other way than to just say it...........
I don't mean this to be insulting, but we just CANNOT let happen what happened last time -- especially to our FR friends. I don't have a house or any other resources to offer, but I do have CASH! :-)
And yes, I am serious.
http://www.beloblog.com/KHOU_Weather_Watch/
Highest strike probability: Galveston, Freeport
According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Rita will most likely strike Freeport or Galveston.
Looking at the graphic, she's just now making the move into the Gulf and she already looks like that?
Holy crap.
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