Hurricane Wilma Live Thread, Part IV

NHC - NOAA ^ | 24 October 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[NautiNurse]

Category Three Major Hurricane Wilma is barreling toward the Southwest Florida coastline. The storm is packing wind speeds of 125mph, moving NW at 20mph, with an enormous eye 65 miles in diameter. Landfall is anticipated shortly in Collier County between 6:00 and 7:00AM ET.

Storm surge flooding of 9 feet to 17 feet is possible along the coast near and to the south of where Wilma makes landfall. Storm surge of 5 to 8 feet is predicted for the Keys. The storm has spawned tornados throughout the Florida peninsula since yesterday evening.

The following links are self-updating:

Public Advisory Currently published every 3 hours 0500, 0800, 1100 etc. ET
NHC Discussion Published every six hours 0500, 1100, 1700, 2300 ET
Three Day Forecast Track
Five Day Forecast Track

Wilma Forecast Track Archive
Forecast Models
Buoy Data SE Florida
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Florida
Florida Department of Emergency Management

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 Radar Still Image w/watches warnings
Melbourne Radar Still Image w/watches warnings
Key West Radar Still Image w/watches warnings
Tampa Bay Radar Still image w/watches warnings

Streaming Video:

WBBH-TV/WZVN-TV Ft. Myers (WMP): http://waterbc.wm.llnwd.net/waterbc_netvideo
WESH-TV/DT Orlando/Daytona Beach (RP): http://mfile.akamai.com/7883/live/reflector:24028.ram
WFTV-TV/DT Orlando (RP): http://mfile.akamai.com/7883/live/reflector:20361.ram
WKMG-TV/DT Orlando (RP): http://mfile.akamai.com/7883/live/reflector:23942.ram
WPBF-TV/DT West Palm Beach (RP): http://mfile.akamai.com/7883/live/reflector:24035.ram
WSVN-TV/DT Miami (WMP): http://216.242.118.140/windowsmedia/asx/wsvn_broadband.asx
WTVJ-TV/DT Miami: http://nbc6.feedroom.com/iframeset.jsp?ord=381015
WPLG-TV/DT Miami (RP): http://mfile.akamai.com/8660/live/reflector:23941.ram
WFOR-TV/DT Miami (WMP): http://wfor.dayport.com/viewer/content/special.php?Art_ID=612&Format_ID=2&BitRate_ID=8&Contract_ID=2&Obj_ID={obj_id}
WTSP-TV/DT St. Petersburg/Tampa (WMP): mms://wmbcast.gannett.speedera.net/wmbcast.gannett/wmbcast_gannett_sep252004_1915_64623
Hurricane City (Real Player) - http://hurricanecity.com/live.ram
ABCNews Now (Real Player) - http://reallive.stream.aol.com/ramgen/redundant/abc/now_hi.rm

Additional Resources:

Pet Friendly Florida Shelter Info
Central Florida Hurricane Center
Hurricane City
CrownWeather.com

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 Wilma Live Thread, Part III
Hurricane Wilma Part II
Hurricane Wilma Live Thread
Tropical Storm Wilma
Tropical Depression #24

[NautiNurse]

ok, you are crossed off the list...hehehe...

[RDTF]

HAHA! That link did not work!

Sorry - It's at www.homedepot.com

It's called Thermwell
16 ft. X 20 ft. Blue Vinyl Heavy-Gauge Tarp
Model V1620

Reinforced edges. Waterproof. Rustproof aluminum grommets on the corners. Textured to reduce slippage.

Store SKU # 483611
Internet # 102831
Catalog # 100061373
Price: $18.78/ea

[patriciaruth]

Jeffers posted at post 855, and sounded like he'd survived okay.

[samantha]

I will have to see if I can get My Republican Women's club and Executive Committee Members to help out the People of Clewiston. We spent Months helping out the really devastated people in Hardee County after Charley last year, even when our own properties were damaged. Our damage was nothing compared to Hardee COunty Damage. I stop in clewiston everytime I go to Broward County and the People are really salt of the earth types.

[jeffers]

Here is a list of Okeechobee radio frequencies in use:

http://www.okeeinfo.com/frequency.htm

I'd guess anyone along the east coast from Melbourne south to West Palm Beach sould be able to pick up simplex traffic, maybe Ft. Myers too.

The Fire Rescue/Law Enforcement agencies may use repeaters that survived on generator power and may be audible at longer distances.

[NautiNurse]

jeffers isn't on the list in the post. Perhaps a bit of sleep is in order...

[vigilante2]

I would appreciate anyone who knows anyone who could help out here

are the trusses and sheathing still intact? a tarp alone won't prevent it from leaking they need to get some tar paper on there first

[exhaustedmomma]

I was wondering about Laz, too. Sure hope he is okay.

NautiNurse put together a partial list of FReepers who haven't checked in yet post Wilma. Post #909

Prayers to all in this storms path.

[NonValueAdded]

Do it yourself roofing is exactly what Jeb was advising against during his presser today. The Army Corps of Engineers has a program where they will have the famed "blue roof" installed free of charge. It takes a while but they do the job right. It will likely take as long to get a reputable roofer to do it as it would for the ACE. Suggest the Aunt also contact her insurance company and get their advice as to her responsibilities to mitigate damage. A DIY repair might actually cause more problems than it solves. All Florida roofers must be licensed so be sure to verify the license of anyone she finds to slap up a Home Depot tarp for her.

[RDTF]

I just had the pleasure of watching the replay of Steve Harrigan with his new whooaaaa! today and dodging roofing material. (shaking my head)

[vigilante2]

lets hope so

[onyx]

Thanks. I see Luis hasn't checked in either. I'm all but certain Luis and Laz are without power... both Miami area residents.

[onyx]

He seemed certain about his engineering of that house, but that swaying is worrisome to me.

[STARWISE]

Glad you and your family came through this monster. What a homecoming you had, hey?

[NautiNurse]

Jeb strongly spoke out against the wethead storm reporters during one of his press conferences today. He was not pleased. Says they set a bad example by setting up camp outside when residents are encouraged to evacuate or stay indoors.

[jeffers]

Per NBC Evening News, parts of Key West flooded to thigh deep.

Church collapse in West Palm Beach.

Knee deep flooding in Punta Gorda, downed trees, "that's it".

"Playa Bara Coa" (SP), west of Havana, Cuba, significant structural failures in residential areas, most residents evacuated.

[exhaustedmomma]

I was worried about Luis, too. Haven't seen a post from him for quite some time. Was also glad to see your post about the strength of jsh3180's home. Sure hope he is okay... that house was swaying and the toliet slooshing. :::gulp:::

[vigilante2]

tarps, yes any hardware store but the they will be selling out of them fast so don't waist any time getting there

[exhaustedmomma]

The guy from the weather channel blowing all over Miami... that was just a little too much. And... not to forget... whoever it was on whatever channel that was holding onto the white fence railing inching near the surf... and the fence gave way. hehehe {{{bafoon}}+

[onyx]

Luis's last post today.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1508056/posts?page=562#562