Posted on 08/25/2020 5:35:03 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Laura emerged from the Caribbean Sea, leaving behind flooding and fatalities in Hispaniola and Cuba. Former Hurricane Marco dissipated Tuesday morning, a few hours before Laura strengthened to a hurricane.
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Thanks....I’m still praying that Laura hits the less populated coastline between Corpus & Freeport and then continues on up my way.
Need rain bad!
I’m no meterologist, but this link would seem to show the wind currents going deeper into Texas before going northward.
I guess I’m missing something..maybe it’s the upper wind currents that aren’t showing? What do I know.
https://www.ventusky.com/?p=32.3;-94.4;5&l=rain-3h
Rain is a possibility in that area because of the storm size, while landfall down there is not.
This is going to be hellish for all those low-lying areas :(
Anyone who doesn’t believe in storm surge needs to look at what Harvey and Michael did. To say nothing of Katrina. Once it comes, there’s no escaping it.
There is some shearing which lies just beyond the coast (Which is why models are showing rapid weakening right after hitting the coast even with the flat land and marshes giving this thing sustained juice) that may weaken/interact with the storm a little right before landfall. Will still be powerful if that is to occur anyway so 130 or 145 is moot since the surge will be at the same height even if it weakens before landfall. All depends on timing.
Hope models are correct and the shearing effect occurs, this is turning into a beast.
Hi.
If a hurricane can drain all the water from Sarasota to Hudson beach, a hurricane can flood twenty miss inland.
Unfortunately, I know rather well.
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This storm may push water up into Sulphur with Calcasieu and Black Lakes nearby. Wind damage will also be a factor. Then there is a risk for tornadoes. Hopefully, their land is clear of trees near the house, they have a safe room, and a hatchet to breach the roof if needed.
You are so right! Those photos of Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay empty were jaw-dropping astounding.
It’s probably going to wreak havoc with flooding in mountain states when it gets up there.
A lot of people forget that Camille killed over 100 people in Virginia, although they primarily think of it as a Mississippi storm.
Speaking of refineries, for anyine else curious...
https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_pnp_unc_dcu_nus_m.htm
At least we’ve got some wiggle room.
The NHC discussion describes two models (UKMET and ECMWF) which forecast Laura re-intensifying after it emerges from the mid-Atlantic coast.
next phase of wind increase could be the shrinking of the eye size
Latest from Jeff Masters:
Wow—the eye is HUGE! Bigger than Galveston, Trinity and East Bays combined.
Sobering storm discussion.
This could be a monster like Michael.
Mexico beach and Carraway were totally destroyed.
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Unfortunately, this storm has the destructive potential to retire the name “Laura” to the history books.
Sulphur has BIG trees, everywhere. Mostly larges pines and oaks... both of which can easily blow over.
I think a LOT of people evacuated yesterday. But, I know several who were not at all worried yesterday but are concerned now.
I’ve convinced a couple to bail out. They know I watch these things closely and am not prone to unwarranted panic. This is not a time to be taking any chances.
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