Posted on 09/12/2008 11:29:13 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Stupid question, but I am in earthquake and volcano country. What does this mean?
Rising water in Texas City.
Stay safe FRiend
Another update:
Storm IKE1: Observed by AF #301
Storm #09 In Atlantic Ocean
Total Flights For Storm #09: 35
Date/Time of Recon Report: September 13, 2008 06:31:50 Zulu
Position Of The Center: 29 ° 11 ‘ N 094 ° 44 ‘ W (29.18° N 94.73° W )
Minimum Height Measured At Standard Level Of 700 Millibars: 2703 Meters (Normal: 3011 Meters)
Maximum Surface Winds Were Estimated At: 87 Knots (100.05 MPH)
Estimated Surface Winds Were Measured At: 28 Nautical Miles (32.2 miles) From Center At Bearing 062°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Near Center Were 108 Knots (124.2 MPH) From 150°
Maximum Flight Level Winds Were Measured 048 Nautical Miles (55.2 Miles) From Center At Bearing 060°
Minimum Pressure: 953 Millibars (28.141 Inches)
Maxium Flight Level Temperature / Pressure Altitude Outside The Eye: 11°C (51.8°F) / 3048 Meters
Maximum Flight Level Temperature / Pressure Altitude Inside The Eye: 16°C (60.8°F) / 3048 Meters
Dewpoint Temperature / Sea Surface Temperature Inside The Eye: 14°C (57.2°F) / NA°C (NA°F)
Eye Wall Was Characterized As Being: CLOSED
Eye Form Was Characterized As Being: C40
Center Fix Established Using: Penetration Radar Wind Pressure Temperature
Center Fix Established At Level(s): 700 Millibars
Navigational Accuracy Measured At: 0.02 Nautical Miles
Meteorological Accuracy Measured At: 1 Nautical Miles
Other Information:
1: Maximum Flight Level Winds Were 109 KT NE Quadrant at 06:15:30 Z
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAREPNT2.shtml?text
Its nothing like Katrina. Get a grip
Its Cat 1 and losing steam
Looking at the animated radar, it appears Ike is tracking north, now. We’re getting pounded in League City, now.
What’s different about this storm is the size. Louisiana has bad flooding and as far as Texas goes it seems the floor of the Gulf is shallower in this area and very prone to flood surge. Let’s stay focused on the folks here.
Glad it will be rain only for ya. The Galveston area is getting its broncos busted, though.
Thanks for your local update. Do you still have electricity?
I have had KHOU (stream) on all day that I have been here.
I was out for 6 hours & kept it on & was thrilled it was still on (NOT the norm with streams for me)
It has been good coverage. Keep a stream window open & going on corner of monitor & can do other things meanwhile. of course the pix is pretty small.
As I dont have cable this has really been nice.
I’ve been surprised at the impact of the surge with Ike. Lots of levees broke in Louisiana.. in the places that were hit hard by Gustav. That’s sad.
From last vortex report: Maximum Surface Winds Were Estimated At: 87 Knots (100.05 MPH) -- That would be a solid Cat 2 hurricane, this report is mere moments old. Please do not make declarative statements without actually having information.
I said it was like Katrina in that it is slow moving, and has a larger than normal storm surge.
You get a grip.
Right here on the nw side of Houston. Some rain and wind; but not bad yet on this side of town. Has not hit coast yet. Due to within the hour. Galveston is being battered though.
Yes, but it’s been flickering more so recently.
What did you hear about rising water in Texas City?
What and where did you hear it?
Thanks.
We are worried about the storm surge in Galveston.
I spoke to a Friend there this afternoon. The houses are on pilings.
There could be some water damage just because this thing is gonna linger. Ike is crawling through
Ooooh someone ‘fixing his problem’ during a hurricane with arson? Yikes. No wonder he went to jail. (What would legitimately cause a fire there tonight?)
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