Potentially Catastrophic Hurricane Harvey Approaches Texas Gulf Coast

NOAA/NHC ^ | 8/24/20017 | NOAA/NHC

[NautiNurse]

Potentially catastrophic Hurricane Harvey approaching Texas Gulf Coast.

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[MortMan]

Another condescending misinterpretation of the comment from a Kansan who started out in Houston.

Apparently, you missed the fact that I was criticizing the pattern for weather headlines to become lurid for even mid-scale storms, so that when a significant storm starts to develop, the valuable information presented in maps and images such as on this thread get overwhelmed by the “cry wolf” phenomena.

I am not detracting from the value of the information, but I am noting that crying wolf in such headlines for the past umpteen years will make many people ignore important information.

Have a great day, FRiend.

And I hope that this storm behaves in a manner to create the least amount of damage and chaos as possible.

[dirtboy]

Watching the 12z run now. Stalls around the Corpus area.

[novemberslady]

Thanks for the ping
And for the thread

[NautiNurse]

Excellent points. Gasoline production will definitely be affected over the next several days.

[girlscout]

No, we’re staying put. Our house has never flooded in the 35 years we’ve been there.

[MortMan]

I applaud you for your accuracy in assessing.

I am sorry you feel insulted by my opinion, but I assure you it is not personal - and may be entirely unwarranted in light of your accurate record.

I stand by my opinion that the weather reporting industry, as a whole, has damaged its ability to get people’s attention.

[janetjanet998]

a couple of the 12z models(not the top ones) show the storm not stalling as long and pushing east faster then the 12z gfs

the 12z Euro models comes out about 18z(top model) will be interesting

[MortMan]

I do not disagree on the assessment.

And it appears I chose to decry the superlatives used in a case that warrants them.

I just wish they were not used when unwarranted.

[trebb]

Prayers up for all affected - after going through Katrina I wouldn’t wish a hurricane on anyone, especially one that’s expected to “laze” around for an extended period. Gonna be a lot of heart wrenching stress for a lot of folks and that’s before the economic/property/life tragedies.

[NautiNurse]

If you haven’t already, top off your gas tank. Check in with updates when you can.

[Gulf War One]

Breathlessly hyperbolic weather headlines detract from any useful information presented by the actual article. (This is aimed at the “potentially catastrophic” headline writer.)

Yep.

Having lived in hurricane and typhoon country almost all my life, weathering dozens of them, including direct hits, I can safely say they rarely live up to the hype, thank God. The hype becomes as irritating as the Boy Who Cried Wolf...and just as useful. In fact, it's detrimental.

That said, this thing is beginning to look like a torrential water pump.

[MortMan]

Tell me again where I stated that it wasn’t a serious situation. (Good luck - I never said such a thing.)

[girlscout]

I heard earlier that it’s moved a bit northerly and won’t be a direct hit on Corpus but more around Matagorda Bay.

[mewzilla]

I am not detracting from the value of the information, but I am noting that crying wolf in such headlines for the past umpteen years will make many people ignore important information.

Then those folks are idiots. In the end, people are responsible for their own preparedness. Hyped headlines, boneheaded bureaucrats are no excuse. Let presstitutes cry wolf, pols get it wrong. If folks take responsibility for their own safety, what those idiots do won't matter. And if folks can't be entrusted to see to themselves, then all the perfect headline writing and forecasting won't matter a darn. Because those folks will still not take care.

[MortMan]

It definitely looks serious. Prayers for those affected.

[fatima]

Thanks NautiNurse,Prayers for everyone in it’s way.Son-in-Law on standby on whether to be sent.

[Clay Moore]

Did you flood in the ‘79 storm that dropped 44” in 24 hrs?

[dirtboy]

You took issue with the use of ‘Potentially Catastrophic’ in the headline. Given the history of what happens when tropical systems stall inland along the Texas coast, the headline is entirely on-target.

[gov_bean_ counter]

Hurricane Danny Cat 1, 1997 stayed in Mobile Bay for what seemed like a week and dropped 36 inches of rain in some places. Size doesn’t always matter.

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Prepper Ping - Texas and Louisiana lowlanders - grab your 'go bag', gas up now

NautiNurse :" Heads up Texas and Louisiana for extended heavy rain, and potential Category 3 winds."
Initial Storm Surge is dangerous enough
but the long-term flooding potential appears even more serious
due to the projected wandering and lingering rainfall of several days from the initial storm.
Anticipated landfall has been revised to hit between 8 AM and 8 PM.