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Posted on 09/20/2005 6:16:38 AM PDT by NautiNurse
Hurricane Rita is in the Florida Straits, impacting the Florida Keys and South Florida Peninsula. Hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for numerous portions of South Florida. Check local weather statements for updates.
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 SE Florida
Current Weather Warnings and Watches for Florida
Images:
Storm Floater IR Loop
Visible Storm Floater Still (only visible during daylight hours)
Color Enhanced Atlantic Loop
Florida Radar/Sat Loop Caution: Broadband users only
Extra Large Miami Radar Broadband only
Extra Large Key West Radar Broadband only
Miami Long Range Radar Loop
Key West Long Range Radar Loop
Miami Experimental Radar Still Image
Key West Experimental Radar Still Image
Streaming Video: (coverage may be intermittent)
WTVJ-TV/DT Miami (NBC6)
WFOR-TV/DT Miami (CBS 4)
WSVN-TV/DT Miami (Fox)
Other Resources:
Florida East Coast Surf Reports Lots of great info here, including surf cams
Central Florida Hurricane Center
Hurricane City
| 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:
Tropical Storm Rita
Tropical Depression 18
I'm guessing the Key deer will survive the actual hurricane pretty well. I worry more about foraging afterwards, since I'm assuming alot of the vegetation will be burned by wind.
The official recommendation is usually around two or three gallons per person.
I am going tonight and filling up. So far the gas is still sitting at $2.69 a gallon.
I do that as it saves room in the freezer/cooler. I've also done it with juice for the kids...gets hot with the power off. I also keep liquid creamer bottles and freeze them. Use them for storms or while doing yard work..everyone can have their own cold/melting water.
When the girls were small I packed each a hurricane bag with books, toys etc., plenty of batteries, CD players w/ headphones are great for blocking out the sounds of a hurricane. I keep the 'room under the stairs' (safest room) stocked with flashlights, water, sleeping bags, radio etc.
And tranquilizers for the dogs...a must. Call your vet.
Two tornadoes on the move near Flamingo in Monroe County.
My granddaughter uses the jugs of nursery water. We have been saving them plus ours. We will rinse and fill them. Don't forget to fill the bath tub up .
That works. We've done it in the past.
Mostly, except for when I was slapping down a couple of smarties around here.........;^)
Heh. The tub leaks. I always fill up the washer....and the water heater has a few gallons of water in it.
Gonna be slim pickin's.
;)
Did you say a Rita ping list? May I?
Read an article yesterday about pockets of sea water that extends to 3,000 feet below the surface. The temps in these pockets are as high as 90 degrees and when the storm hits these areas a quick drop in pressure produces an increase in winds and rain.
No duct tape, huh? You must not be married to a redneck like I am:')
VERY intense outer band going through that area. Tornado warning box on.
Yes, that is my plan as well CD - the big gallon zip locks........ thanks for the reminder though
I'm gonna do the same.
Here in Minneapolis, gas (yesterday) was $2.49 a gallon.
Sure it is.
"Thanks for creating and maintaining these hurricane threads, Nauti Nurse."
Your little visuals (happy faces) are so cute. Do you have one for a hard-working, half-blind legal secretary.
Duh me, but I can't figure out why everybody puts containers of water (even ziplock bags) in freezer.
Looks like Houston...will the Astrodome be a "refuge of last resort?"
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