Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

This thread has been locked, it will not receive new replies.
Locked on 09/21/2005 1:49:41 AM PDT by Sidebar Moderator, reason:

Please post your comments on: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1488480/posts



Skip to comments.

Hurricane Rita Live Thread
NHC - NOAA ^ | 20 September 2005 | NHC - NOAA

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


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: hurricane; rita; tropical
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 901-920921-940941-960 ... 2,321-2,323 next last
To: numberonepal

Honore getting ticked!


921 posted on 09/20/2005 2:18:01 PM PDT by sheikdetailfeather
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 915 | View Replies]

To: Leapfrog

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


922 posted on 09/20/2005 2:18:20 PM PDT by RummyChick
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 917 | View Replies]

To: sheikdetailfeather
Honore getting ticked!

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

923 posted on 09/20/2005 2:18:58 PM PDT by Types_with_Fist (I'm on FReep so often that when I read an article at another site I scroll down for the comments.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 921 | View Replies]

To: Petronski

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


924 posted on 09/20/2005 2:19:09 PM PDT by NautiNurse (The task before us is enormous, but so is the heart of America.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 920 | View Replies]

To: Flyer; CindyDawg
I get no respect..........
925 posted on 09/20/2005 2:19:17 PM PDT by WhyisaTexasgirlinPA (Prayers for healing and relief from pain for Cowboy...........)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 800 | View Replies]

To: Sprite518

From the "little thread".

926 posted on 09/20/2005 2:19:31 PM PDT by BushMeister ("We are a nation that has a government - not the other way around." --Ronald Reagan)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 903 | View Replies]

To: 4everontheRight

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


927 posted on 09/20/2005 2:19:31 PM PDT by WoodstockCat (General Honore: "The storm gets a vote... We're not stuck on stupid.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 853 | View Replies]

To: WhyisaTexasgirlinPA

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


928 posted on 09/20/2005 2:20:19 PM PDT by JFC ( President Bush, You are being prayed for along with our country daily, by millions of us.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 925 | View Replies]

To: WoodstockCat

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

Said it again.


929 posted on 09/20/2005 2:20:34 PM PDT by RummyChick
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 927 | View Replies]

To: RummyChick

"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!"


930 posted on 09/20/2005 2:20:55 PM PDT by sheikdetailfeather
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 922 | View Replies]

To: DrewsMum
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

931 posted on 09/20/2005 2:21:05 PM PDT by TX Bluebonnet
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 878 | View Replies]

To: Flyer

Thanks, Flyer...


932 posted on 09/20/2005 2:21:11 PM PDT by 2Jedismom (Doctor my eyes cannot be disguised. Is this the prize for having learned how not to cry?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 916 | View Replies]

To: DrewsMum
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

933 posted on 09/20/2005 2:21:18 PM PDT by TX Bluebonnet
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 878 | View Replies]

To: Types_with_Fist

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


934 posted on 09/20/2005 2:21:37 PM PDT by abb (Because News Reporting is too important to be left to the Journalists.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 923 | View Replies]

To: sheikdetailfeather

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


935 posted on 09/20/2005 2:22:04 PM PDT by RummyChick
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 930 | View Replies]

To: Txsleuth

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


936 posted on 09/20/2005 2:22:04 PM PDT by 4everontheRight (Born/raised on MS beaches (SC now)...Criminals feed on the indulgence of society's understanding)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 913 | View Replies]

To: BearWash; eastforker

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


937 posted on 09/20/2005 2:22:12 PM PDT by cll
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 843 | View Replies]

To: Sprite518
Here you go. From:
http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/
938 posted on 09/20/2005 2:22:29 PM PDT by yatros from flatwater
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 903 | View Replies]

To: BushMeister
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?
939 posted on 09/20/2005 2:22:35 PM PDT by Sprite518
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 926 | View Replies]

To: Leapfrog; Sprite518

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


940 posted on 09/20/2005 2:22:50 PM PDT by texianyankee
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 917 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 901-920921-940941-960 ... 2,321-2,323 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson