LIVE THREAD: HURRICANE KATRINA (Cat 1)

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821 posted on 08/25/2005 10:40:32 PM PDT by Gabz (USSG Warning: portable sewing machines are known to cause broken ankles)

14.....Wonderful. Holly Buckets.

I am 66 with a 19 yo. So, I'm still in the mix for one.

Son, just don't ask me to pass the football.

822 posted on 08/25/2005 10:41:43 PM PDT by AGreatPer

NN?

Don't understand

823 posted on 08/25/2005 10:42:24 PM PDT by silentknight

To: Gabz; Howlin; All

I'm home--just got in. No flights available into Tampa, and not a clue why--had to fly into Orlando with all the other FL refugees, rent a car, and drive. Beautiful weather here this morning--no joke.

824 posted on 08/25/2005 10:44:20 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)

WHEW! Glad you're safe!

825 posted on 08/25/2005 10:45:11 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)

Thank you ,I saw 5 live births.One was with twins and there was little room for doc's,nurse's me and my daughter's husband-very dramatic and we called it after prayer.God they came out fine -Connor-Katherine-4 years old now.Katherine was a floppy baby and when she was born she did not catch her first breath-she was 2nd and tired.She has never shut up since:)

826 posted on 08/25/2005 10:45:47 PM PDT by fatima (Just for our guys and girls,Thank you all the Military .Prayers.)

Just heard on the radio 1 million without power in SE FL.

827 posted on 08/25/2005 10:47:16 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)

We heard that too a couple of hours ago. Also some rather serious damage. Let me find the post.

828 posted on 08/25/2005 10:52:46 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)

Tropical Storm Katrina Intermediate Advisory Number 10a...Corrected
Statement as of 1:00 am EDT on August 26, 2005

...Corrected to remove reference to hurricane status in location and
to discontinue warning for Lake Okeechobee...

 
...Katrina weakens slightly while passing over Mainland Monroe
County Florida...expected to restrengthen soon over the Gulf of
Mexico...
...Changes to warnings along Florida East Coast...

At 1 am EDT...0500z...the hurricane warnings from Boca Raton
northward to Jupiter Inlet...and for Lake Okeechobee...have been
discontinued...and the Hurricane Warning has been changed to a
Tropical Storm Warning from Deerfield Beach Florida to Florida
City.

A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for all the Florida Keys
and Florida Bay from Dry Tortugas northward...along the East Coast
of Florida from Florida City northward to Deerfield Beach...and
along the Gulf Coast of Florida from Longboat Key south and
eastward to south of Florida City.

 
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for portions of the Florida
West Coast from north of Longboat Key to Anclote Key.  A tropical
storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible
within the watch area...generally within 36 hours.

 
For storm information specific to your area...including possible
inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued
by your local weather office.

 
At 1 am EDT...0500z...the center of Tropical Storm Katrina was
located near latitude 25.4 north...longitude 81.1 west or about 40
miles southeast of Marco Island Florida...and about 60 miles
northeast of Key West Florida.

Katrina is moving toward the southwest near 8 mph and this motion is
expected to continue during the next several hours.

 
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph with higher gusts.  Gradual
re-strengthening is expected once Katrina emerges over the Gulf of
Mexico later this morning.

 
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles from the
center.

 
Estimated minimum central pressure is  990 mb...29.23 inches.

 
Storm surge flooding of 2 to 4 feet above normal tide levels...
can be expected along the West Coast of Florida in areas of onshore
flow south of Venice and in Florida Bay. Storm surge should
gradually decrease this morning along the East Coast of Florida.

 
Katrina is expected to produce a significant heavy rainfall event
over South Florida...and the Florida Keys. Total rainfall
accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 15
to 20 inches are possible.

 

Isolated tornadoes are possible over eastern Florida and the Florida
Keys.

 
Repeating the 1 am EDT position...25.4 N... 81.1 W.  Movement
toward...southwest near  8 mph.  Maximum sustained winds... 70 mph.
Minimum central pressure... 990 mb.

 
An intermediate advisory will be issued by the National Hurricane
Center at 3 am EDT followed by the next complete advisory at 5 am
EDT.

 
Forecaster Knabb

829 posted on 08/25/2005 10:53:42 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)

To: NautiNurse; mhking

830 posted on 08/25/2005 10:54:50 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)

Seems this storm is diving south after hitting land. Will go out into the Gulf and then who knows.

Cousin in Hallendale said nothing now. It's over, ok a little rain.

88 degree water in Gulf could bring this back to life real quick.

831 posted on 08/25/2005 10:57:23 PM PDT by AGreatPer

To: onyx; Gabz; Howlin

Thanks--I'm wide awake now (the flight attendants were accommodating with the coffee tonight). Will pull together a new thread for the Gulf storm now. I should have it ready for the 3:00AM update.

832 posted on 08/25/2005 10:57:37 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)

I just noticed we were revised to a TS warning with the last update. This storm didn't go the direction they anticipated, nor did it go as slowly. Looks like the forecast is up for grabs now.

833 posted on 08/25/2005 10:59:31 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)

We were lost without you, you know?
You were missed by everyone!

834 posted on 08/25/2005 10:59:40 PM PDT by onyx (North is a direction. South is a way of life.)

Hi beautiful.We have one in the pot-I am 61 and still have a single at home daughter who is 19 years old.

835 posted on 08/25/2005 10:59:54 PM PDT by fatima (Just for our guys and girls,Thank you all the Military .Prayers.)

836 posted on 08/25/2005 11:01:07 PM PDT by STARWISE (GITMO IS TOO GOOD FOR THESE TRAITORS -- SEND THEM ALL TO EGYPT FOR QUESTIONING.)

What does" Son, just don't ask me to pass the football" mean?We have so much fun with all the kids.So much fun.

837 posted on 08/25/2005 11:02:58 PM PDT by fatima (Just for our guys and girls,Thank you all the Military .Prayers.)

We were lost without you, you know?
You were missed by everyone!

;o) uh huh...

838 posted on 08/25/2005 11:04:01 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)

To: silentknight

839 posted on 08/25/2005 11:14:13 PM PDT by Gabz (USSG Warning: portable sewing machines are known to cause broken ankles)

Glad to hear you're home!!!!!!!!!!!

did you at least enjoy your trip? As short as it was?

840 posted on 08/25/2005 11:15:02 PM PDT by Gabz (USSG Warning: portable sewing machines are known to cause broken ankles)

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