Hurricane Rita Live Thread

NHC - NOAA ^ | 20 September 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[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

[sheikdetailfeather]

Honore getting ticked!

[RummyChick]

Honore telling someone that something isn't their business.
LOLOL He is a hoot. Tell them to get some trust here.

[Types_with_Fist]

Honore getting ticked!

Wow! He's hollering at the media and telling them to mind their own business. LOL!

[NautiNurse]

Yes, max sustained winds and, to a lesser extent, pressure determine the category. See table at top of the thread.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I get no respect..........

[BushMeister]

From the "little thread".

[WoodstockCat]

if you can find a disposable digital camera that would be worth the investment to take your insurance photos.

[JFC]

He just said.. Don't get stuck on STUPID.

[RummyChick]

Dont get on stupid, reporters. BWHAHAHAHAHA
Honore is miffed.

Said it again.

[sheikdetailfeather]

"Don't start panic here! We will use the front of the convention center to transport people. Is that CLEAR? Busses at the convention center will move them on. Let's not get stuck on the last storm! DON'T GET STUCK ON STOOPID!! REPORTERS!! HELP US GET THE MESSAGE STRAIGHT!!!!" YOU ARE STUCK ON STOOPID!!!! I AM NOT GOING TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION!"

[TX Bluebonnet]

I'm formalizing my looting plans,,,,,shoot em,,,I swear they come in my yard I will

What size shoe do you wear?

Just kidding :D

[2Jedismom]

Thanks, Flyer...

[TX Bluebonnet]

I'm formalizing my looting plans,,,,,shoot em,,,I swear they come in my yard I will

What size shoe do you wear?

Just kidding :D

[abb]

Honroe just told a reporter, "you're stuck on stupid!!"

[RummyChick]

I bet the reporters are not used to being talked to like this.

[4everontheRight]

Well, we all know the best way to determine where Rita is going...where is the Weather Channel sending Jim Cantore?????

[cll]

YamahaGenerators.com claims they have multiple models in stock ready to ship today.

[yatros from flatwater]

Here you go. From:
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

[Sprite518]

Thanks.... Yeap its bath water....

Now besides the warm water how is the barometric pressure effected? I understand the lower it goes the stronger the Hurricane. What makes the pressure drop?

[texianyankee]

I checked Corpus Christi - they are recording bay water temps at 86 degrees Fahrenheit.