Tropical Storm Rita Live Thread

NHC - NOAA ^ | 18 September 2005 | NHC - NOAA

[Clara Lou]

I'm way east of you, and we haven't had a meaningful rain since June. We get spot showers occasionally-- just enough to top dress the grass so that it wants to grow, but not enough to actually water it. Even the native plants growing along the (dry) creek are wilting.

[Dog Gone]

The most I'm willing to take from that is that Rita will shoot the Florida Straits, beating up Cuba a bit, but probably stay over water while moving into the Gulf.

The models are in good agreement about that. Wednesday evening or Thursday will probably the first time when we can make educated guesses as to landfall. It all depends on how strong the ridge to her north remains during the week.

It's going to remain strong through Tuesday without a doubt, which will keep Rita moving west or even slightly WSW during the period.

[shield]

It really depends on where a hurricane hits. If you live in South Houston and that sucker hits Galveston, it'd be best to go to a shelter. If a hurricane hits in Brazoria County and moves northward, like over Sugar Land...it'd be a good idea to leave. This is such a big area it all depends on where landfall is. I lived in Sugar Land when Alicia hit, and stayed home. I was fortunate, I didn't lose anything. Got lots of rain, some wind but was pretty much untouched. It all depends on landfall. For now just stock up.

[StormEye]

"... but I wonder if Mr. Ray Nagin is going to stick to
his plan to bring people back into NO right away?

He has to. I mean, the DemonRATS need somebody to rule
over and to keep voting them back in office. Consider:
Who is there left in the city to vote for them?

[blam]

"But how bout Sky King? "

I was in love with Penny.

[GiveEmDubya]

am I the only one old enough to remember THAT?

Yes ma'am, considering I'm only in college. ;)

[TXBSAFH]

BOHICA

[NautiNurse]

NBC news just reported that Governor Jeb has declared a state of emergency. Florida EOC Activation Level 1

[Texas Termite]

We were over by Hallettsville yesterday and it was beautiful. Coming back west, East of Shiner is still green, and right on the other side, it looked like a blow torch had been taken to it.

And HOT! It's awful around here. So as I said, let it come!

Nana

[Dog Gone]

I'll pick up some batteries and bottled water on the way home from work tomorrow. The biggest concern I have is losing power for an extended time. Not only does that eliminate access to FR, but it eliminates access to air conditioning.

I'd die of a heat stroke long before starvation or dehydration sets in.

[Flyer]

Yep, our plywood and tuna time may be comig due. This deserves watching.

[bitty]

Imagine that! Florida has a Governor who knows what he is doing. I bet a lot of people in NO wish he had been their govenor.

[shield]

I'd die of a heat stroke long before starvation or dehydration sets in.

LOL...this is when we all need a self contained power source for our homes (of course that'll carry our A/C's)...I understand these are available in Australia...at a cost $5,000...off the grid is my hearts desire. I never had problems out in Sugar Land with electricity...here in Katy someone can sneeze hard and we lose electricity. Amazing...

[cksharks]

My brother said he is down to sticks. LOL

[humblegunner]

I have a feeling it's going to be a long week, with a very active hurricane thread here at FR.

I've got stores at capacity and the Chevy is gassed up.

Belay stores at capacity, I need some more pistol ammo.

[freedumb2003]

Evacuate New England! Deploy the Army!

If you wait, they will blame you! Don't take any chances!!!

[uncbob]

I wonder if this thing gets near NOLA if just maybe they will have second thoughts about the rebuilding scope

[CindyDawg]

I had a crush on Sky:')

[jslade]

I'd die of a heat stroke long before starvation or dehydration sets in.

Oh, you'd make it. I was out of power last year for 6 days with Frances. It's a bitch, but survivable. And to think, I was raised during the 40's and 50's in FL without AC. We've become a bunch of pussies.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Rita appears to be taking a similar track to Katrina. Not that I wish bad on anyone, but I hope it continues west and hits in Mexico. Florida and the Gulf Coast have had more than enough of our share of hurricanes in the past two years. Somebody else's turn.