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Posted on 09/22/2005 3:25:57 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Extremely dangerous Category 5 Hurricane Rita continues to threaten the Greater Houston Metropolitan area. The forecast track has shifted slightly to the northeast, increasing the risk to Southwest Louisiana, and a significant portion of the oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Texas Governor Perry is urging all coastal residents between Beaumont and Corpus Christi to evacuate as soon as possible.
The following links are self-updating:
Public Advisory Currently published every 3 hours 5A, 8A, 11A, 2P, etc. ET
NHC Discussion Published every six hours 6A, 11A, 6P, 11P
Three Day Forecast Track
Five Day Forecast Track
Rita Forecast Track Archive
Forecast Models
Buoy Data Western Gulf of Mexico
Houston/Galveston/Beaumont/Lake Charles Wx Watches/Warnings
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Texas
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Louisiana
Hi Res Houston Flood Zone Map Slow load, great detail
Images:
Storm Floater IR Loop
GOM WV Loop
GOM IR Still Image
Visible Storm Floater Still (only visible during daylight hours)
Color Enhanced Atlantic Loop
Streaming Video: (coverage may be intermittent)
KPRC-TV/DT Houston - KPRC-TV/DT Houston - http://mfile.akamai.com/12944/live/reflector:38616.asx
KHOU-TV/DT Houston: mms://beloint.wm.llnwd.net/beloint_khou
WWLTV NOLA
Additional Resources:
FReeper Sign In Thread Check in to let us know whether you are staying, going, and when you get there
FReepers Offering Lodging To Rita Evacuees People and/or Pet Friendly FReepers Offering Shelter
Coastal TX Evacuation Maps
Beaumont TX evac Routes
Lake Charles/Southwest LA Evacuation Map
KHOU Houston
KTRK ABC News Houston
KPLC Lake Charles Evac Routes, news
KFDM Beaumont/Port Arthur News, evac info
Hurricane City
Wxnation Houston
Galveston Webcams
Golden Triangle Weather Page Provides Galveston Weather, Warnings, Radar, etc.
| 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 Rita Live Thread, Part III
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part II
Hurricane Rita Live Thread, Part I
Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18
URNT12 KNHC 230029 VORTEX DATA MESSAGE A. 23/00:10:50Z B. 26 deg 02 min N 089 deg 55 min W C. 700 mb 2360 m D. NA kt E. 460 deg 033 nm F. 137 deg 123 kt G. 050 deg 020 nm H. 915 mb I. 10 C/ 3020 m J. 17 C/ 3014 m K. 16 C/ NA L. OPEN NW M. CO17-32 N. 12345/ 7 O. 0.02 / 1 nm P. AF309 2018A RITA OB 05 MAX FL WIND 123 KT NE QUAD 00:04:20 Z INNER EYEWALL IS VERY RAGGED AND OPEN NE-SE
Has your wife been able to check her gas tank yet?
lol, what can i say...i'm dyslexic with metaphors....
No, it’s redundant.
"Dude, I'd take a 30 or 40 round carbine over a pistol or revolver"
You got that right. The primary function of a handgun is personal defense at close range. Your primary weapon is your rifle. I have both an HK-91 and an AR-15 and if I have to hump either one and the appropriate ammo in the bush for a significant distance, I will take the AR.
Personal preference is fine for the pistol range and plinking, but when it come to real life combat I will take a tried and true weapon every time.
Somewhere near Beaumont/Port Arthur area. In other words, near the NHC forecast track ;)
Whoa. Did you see the Kenner official who had all the supplies and tools for evacs in his garage busted on TV last night? It was must see video.
Is that an eyewall replacement cycle?
I come into agreement with you. PTL !
So be it....In Jesus Name.
Hey anyone! How long is this contraflow on 45 going to last? Anyone know? I have to go to work tomorrow!!!
Busy tracking back through the AF runs. They had to have taken that one on the way out of their SW-NE run; that's how it slipped past my notice.
Hi, there. Have you checked out the Jackson, MS NOAA special weather statement? They're warning that we may have power outages here again. Vicksburg is probably more likely to have them than Ridgeland. Anyway, we have a generator that we borrowed for Katrina and haven't returned yet. So, if your power goes off tomorrow, you and hubby are welcome at our place.
Not so good it has taken so long... she might not go through another before landfall. Still some warm waters to go through.
KPRC reporting the HOV from Highway 6 north now open also (why not earlier, don't know)
CNN- In Houston: "Thousands" of cars have run out of gas and are on Interstate 45. No tanker of gas has come (waiting hours)
Seriously, I pray for the safety and salvation of all involved, we are about to see mighty things once again...
'Is that an eyewall replacement cycle?'
Yes, nearing the end of one.
Thank goodness the kids are about grown so I can quit diving into that 2-ring inflatable pool!!
It didn't hurt much but it did leave head shape dents in the yard.
One was a head shaped dent in the concrete.
That one was shaped like my wife's head!!
Read Post 3033.
I think that is further south than before....
I think they werent anticipating much traffic from S Houston since they were supposed to be gone yesterday
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