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Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part III
NHC - NOAA ^ | 21 September 2005 | NHC - NOAA

Posted on 09/21/2005 4:19:11 PM PDT by NautiNurse

Extremely dangerous and large Category Five Hurricane Rita is churning westward across the Gulf of Mexico toward Texas. Air Force Reconnaissance indicated the central pressure has dropped to 904mb, making Rita the fifth most intense hurricane ever in the Atlantic Basin.

Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches have been issued from Northern Mexico through the South Louisiana coastline. Galveston TX used school buses to evacuate residents. Mandatory and voluntary evacuations are in effect along the Texas coastline.

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 Western Gulf of Mexico
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Texas
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Louisiana

Images:

Storm Floater IR Loop
GOM WV Loop
GOM IR Still Image
Visible Storm Floater Still (only visible during daylight hours)
Color Enhanced Atlantic Loop

Streaming Video: (coverage may be intermittent)

KHOU-TV/DT Houston: mms://beloint.wm.llnwd.net/beloint_khou
WWLTV NOLA

Additional Resources:

FReeper Sign In Thread Check in to let us know whether you are staying, going, and when you get there
FReepers Offering Lodging To Rita Evacuees People and/or Pet Friendly FReepers Offering Shelter

Coastal TX Evacuation Maps
KHOU Houston
KTRK ABC News Houston
Hurricane City
Wxnation Houston
Galveston Webcams
Golden Triangle Weather Page Provides Galveston Weather, Warnings, Radar, etc.

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:
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part II
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part I
Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18



TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Alabama; US: Florida; US: Louisiana; US: Mississippi; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: hurricane; hurricanerita; rita; ruhroh; tropical; weather
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To: Robert A. Cook, PE

Wouldn't that be the "udder" coast, the one with all the slicone?


781 posted on 09/21/2005 7:45:17 PM PDT by SouthTexas (Refugio County)
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To: RDTF
Just drive drive drive to safety and sleep in your car. Yep.

From my driving experience, drive at night, sleep in the morning after daybreak, and drive more in the afternoon. If you can - it's easier for me as I work rotating shifts. Night is day is night. But you can cover good mileage at night, and I think it's safer in rest areas during the day when people are more prevalent.

782 posted on 09/21/2005 7:45:18 PM PDT by meyer (The DNC prefers advancing the party at the expense of human lives.)
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To: RoseofTexas

Prayer can help for those on the sidelines - but if you are in a hurricane's path, you can pack up the family car, drive AND pray at the same time.


783 posted on 09/21/2005 7:45:22 PM PDT by bwteim (Begin With The End In Mind)
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To: Howlin

Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been securing the valuables.

Yeh, I'll give my "live" report from Austin.

I've talked to relatives all over the state. It sounds like the entire state of Texas is preparing for Rita!


784 posted on 09/21/2005 7:45:42 PM PDT by hobson (Houston - NW Loop)
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To: Katlyn

Katlyn...I am talking to you seriously...what do you mean "is it coming to Houston?'


785 posted on 09/21/2005 7:45:48 PM PDT by paulat
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To: nicholle

That would be the storm system that dropped a tornado in Minneapolis earlier this evening.


786 posted on 09/21/2005 7:45:52 PM PDT by mhking (The world needs a wake up call gentlemen...we're gonna phone it in.)
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To: mhking

It looks like the eastern eyewall will hit Houston. This is NOT good, because of Surge effects.


787 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:04 PM PDT by Thunder90
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To: NautiNurse
This is very unreal for me.

I actually get to talk about a hurricane that's not about to hit me.

Some FReepers that are evacuating could find themselves in some unusual and uncomfortable situations before this thing is over with. If any of you need my help, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am single (4 dogs only) and am willing to drive to help FReepers in need. Anyone in trouble should contact us here on FR...Freepers are everywhere and a generous group. We may be able to find you help that you can't find by yourself...use us.

788 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:14 PM PDT by blam (Mobile, Alabama)
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To: NautiNurse

I bought 4cases of beer, 4 boxes of ammo and a box of Little Debbies. I'm gonna hunker down. Wish me luck. I may need it.


789 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:16 PM PDT by mlbford2 ("Never wrestle with a pig; you can't win, you just get filthy, and the pig loves it...")
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To: steveegg

LOL!


790 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:21 PM PDT by mhking (The world needs a wake up call gentlemen...we're gonna phone it in.)
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To: tcrlaf
Yes - the new track is closer to Houston, based on latest models and the current track going a little further north than expected. See also my post 591

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1488924/posts?page=591#591

791 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:21 PM PDT by alancarp (Will hack code for oil)
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To: Rumierules

I have been hearing an TWC that they are not able to keep up that cat 5 rating for long periods of time. I think they kind of out run themselves and reduce in strength.


792 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:28 PM PDT by fishntex (Something is鉣=actually happening Reg)
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To: aberaussie; Alas Babylon!; Alia; alnick; Amelia; asp1; AntiGuv; Bahbah; balrog666; blam; Blennos; ..

...Category five Rita continuing to strengthen over the central Gulf of Mexico...
Movement toward...west near 9 mph. Maximum sustained winds...175 mph. Minimum central pressure... 897 mb.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 70 miles...110 km... from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 185 miles...295 km.

793 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:39 PM PDT by NautiNurse (The task before us is enormous, but so is the heart of America.)
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To: JBR34; jbstrick; 2Jedismom; Jemian; JesusBmyGod; Jet Jaguar; JFC; Joe Brower; js1138; jslade; ...

...Category five Rita continuing to strengthen over the central Gulf of Mexico...
Movement toward...west near 9 mph. Maximum sustained winds...175 mph. Minimum central pressure... 897 mb.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 70 miles...110 km... from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 185 miles...295 km.

794 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:39 PM PDT by NautiNurse (The task before us is enormous, but so is the heart of America.)
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To: Rumierules
They go thru intensification cyles...
795 posted on 09/21/2005 7:46:50 PM PDT by Dog
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To: paulat
what do you mean "is it coming to Houston?'

It means if you are in Houston, it's time to get the hell outta Dodge...

796 posted on 09/21/2005 7:47:07 PM PDT by mhking (The world needs a wake up call gentlemen...we're gonna phone it in.)
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To: nicholle

Wow. That storm is about an hour out from where i am located.


797 posted on 09/21/2005 7:47:12 PM PDT by afraid
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To: nicholle

The finasl gasp of humidity for the summer. Wicked storms all over this area up here tonite. Still going too.


798 posted on 09/21/2005 7:47:15 PM PDT by MNlurker
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To: No Blue States
Does anyone have the pic of the guy hang gliding in the Katrina winds with a sheet stuck in his shoes while holding the other 2 corners with his hands? He was airborne.

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799 posted on 09/21/2005 7:47:24 PM PDT by DietCoke
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To: Lazamataz
IF YOU CAN, GET AWAY FROM THERE.

Will you call my Dad for me and tell him if they don't leave, you'll put out a contract for a 'hit' on him? That's about the only thing that'll change his mind! My Mom can't even swim.

800 posted on 09/21/2005 7:47:35 PM PDT by Nita Nupress
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