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Posted on 09/22/2005 5:44:09 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Extremely dangerous Category Four Hurricane Rita continues to move toward landfall along the northwest Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Mandatory and voluntary evacuations continue across Texas and Louisiana coastal areas. Lake Charles LA is providing evacuations by bus for residents who have no transportation.
Traffic gridlock in the greater Houston area was compounded by gasoline stations without fuel, long lines at those stations still carrying fuel, and record breaking temperatures on the first day of autumn.
Offshore drilling platforms and rigs, as well as oil refineries, petrochemical and natural gas plants are in the path of the storm. Wave heights recorded by buoy have exceeded 38 feet. The refineries threatened by Hurricane Rita are on higher ground than those affected by flooding from Katrina. As a result, speculation abounds regarding future prices for winter heating fuel and gasoline.
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
Houston/Galveston/Beaumont/Lake Charles Wx Watches/Warnings
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Texas
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Louisiana
Hi Res Houston Flood Zone Map Slow load, great detail
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)
KPRC-TV/DT Houston - KPRC-TV/DT Houston - http://mfile.akamai.com/12944/live/reflector:38616.asx
KPLC-TV Lake Charles KPLC Streaming
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
Beaumont TX evac Routes
Lake Charles/Southwest LA Evacuation Map
KHOU Houston
KTRK ABC News Houston
KPLC Lake Charles Evac Routes, news
KFDM Beaumont/Port Arthur News, evac info
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 IV
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part III
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part II
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part I
Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18
Dangit! Never could spell that right. I always thought it was "dudden." Serious story here. Before my husband and I got married his Mom commented on my Texas accent. (Dang Yankees) Anyway, she had the audacity to ask me if I had trouble learning to read and spell because we drop our "g"s. I told her "We don't spell it different, we just say it different." (LOVED using incorrect grammar just to tick her off.) Then I went on to mention that I graduated from high school with honors.
Sad thing is, it didn't make any difference. She still gives me grief about the way I talk. She better not get on to my kids though. Yes, please, correct them for incorrect grammar, but don't you DARE try to tell them that "fixin'" isn't a word because if you do, I'm fixin' to kick your butt! Ok /rant off Thanks for your patience. LOL
Dont forget he tried to kill the homosexuals in the keys with both this hurricane and Katrina.
You ARE good! You need an award or sumthin'.
Me? I need chocolate!
Texas lawyers seem to be a much better breed in general than their counterparts elsewhere. If memory serves, a couple of the men on the wall at the Alamo were lawyers, and Sam Houston himself was a lawyer at one point.
We still have slimy lawyers, but Texas lawyers as a whole at least don't take themselves too seriously. One of the local ambulance chaser firms here in Dallas has a giant fiberglass shark displayed over their building on I-75.
It should also be noted that our judges are *elected* by the people and serve defined terms.
IF YOU NEED A PLACE TO STAY, CALL 214-819-6310 (24 HOURS A DAY) AND DALLAS COUNTY WILL ATTEMPT TO CONNECT YOU WITH AN AVAILABLE HOTEL ROOM IN A NEARBY CITY.
If you are having car problems on Dallas highways (overheating, no gas, flat tire, etc.), call Courtesy Patrol at 214-320-4444 and they will try to route a Courtesy Patrol truck to you.
He could have done that, or leave a phone number so we could get ahold of him to ask questions!!! It's not fair that he invents the internet then leaves us hanging.
Either way could be bad and it may depend on your elevation. Being 15 feet below the height of the storm surge can turn your home into a coffin (as we saw in New Orleans). I wonder what wind speeds the average automobiles window glass is rated for ? Would have to be higher then 120 mph ? Anyone have that data ? Of course it wont matter if the air is full of flying debris.
LOL I wouldn't expect it now! Hahahaha besides, it doesnt smell as much now. I don't know why I smelled it so strong.
Bet no empty trains leave either.
That's because your talking to yourself :)
Shhhhhh.......don't let anyone know.
His mom took his phone privileges away. Years ago.
Hmmmm my first time to see such......some threads have 6000+ posts....guess it's just this er somethin....nite !
It was a joke.
Passive-agressive just aint my strong suit. Just did not want to trash NN's thread. It has been a tough day. /rant on. The dang chainsaw hadda problem with the choke. I never dreamed there was a difference between MARINE 2 cycle oil, an' reggaler 2 cycle oil. But NOOoooo. Homelite and Mariner got this thing goin', and iffen ya' dont mix it eggsacly right; ya gotta start over.
/rant off, fer now
Hahaha what? How do you sneak in with the same name???
He's a maniacal madman.
Yep! I've been to Uncertain. True story - I stopped at a phone booth while passing through and called someone in Memphis, TN. They asked where I was and I said "I'm in Uncertain." They said "Don't you have any idea?"
I can tell ya but then I'd have to........
Oh Heck! Never mind...........
LOL
Just like the Nazis...
Big teeth and a sidewise grin?
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