A new storm has formed in the Atlantic and her name is Rita. Model runs are all over the place with this one as per the 5PM NHC advisory. Even though none of the model runs are directly over the area, atleast two of the model runs steer it between New Orleans to the Alabama coast. Two other model runs (and from what I hear are the most dependable) steer it towards Texas. Let's hope the only thing this brings to SOWAL is more sand for the beaches.
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Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Just one UGA grad helping another. ;-)
Just one UGA grad helping another. ;-)
DOH! I didn't realize that I posted the link instead of the image. Thanks a lot Joe, I did not know that you too graduated from UGA! We must share stories.
And the models have updated since that posting. Two of them still take it over LA which is horrible, but so far it looks even better for the Panhandle.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertAnd the models have updated since that posting. Two of them still take it over LA which is horrible, but so far it looks even better for the Panhandle.
The photo should be updated with the one on that site because I copied the image location rather than the photo itself. 😀
tropicwatchtropicwatchBeach Lover144 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
tropicwatchBeach Lover144 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverUnfortunately this one could be a doozy for who ever gets it. Just hope our high pressure doesn't go anywhere until Rita is gone. I know we could use the rain but not that bad!
Model Tracks & Floater Images
Model Tracks & Floater Images
wetwillywetwillyBeach FanaticAtlanta, Ga.536 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Marga "rita" looks like she is headed straight across to Mexico. Don't wish her upon anyone but the panhandle doesn't need any more storms. TWC said that the high pressure system over the mid/lower southeast should push her across the GOM to Tx or Mexico on or before Friday. Hope she doesn't turn into the panhandle or worse into La. Gulfcoast as a whole doesn't need anymore from Pensacola west to NOLA. :bang:
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI guess the good news is that if Rita hits the same area as Katrina, at least they have not rebuilt, and New Orleans won't have the same evacuation problems. You think the Mayor could get it right this time if it came their way?
SeadogSeadogBeach Comber44 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Comber
SeadogBeach Comber44 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach ComberI hope it steers clear of the panhandle !! They must be getting close to being out of names ?
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertI hope it steers clear of the panhandle !! They must be getting close to being out of names ?
Only 8 more to go for the English alphabet, then they go right into the Greek alphabet. Unfortunately, the storms don't stop just because we ran out of letters in the USA.
TooFarTampaTooFarTampaSoWal InsiderNative of Tampa now in Boston 'burbs. Left my hear5,422 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
TooFarTampaSoWal InsiderNative of Tampa now in Boston 'burbs. Left my hear5,422 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderOnly 8 more to go for the English alphabet, then they go right into the Greek alphabet. Unfortunately, the storms don't stop just because we ran out of letters in the USA.
Actually, there are only four left! 😱 Stan, Tammy, Vince, Wilma. None of them sounds that scary, but then again neither does/did "Katrina."
JdargJdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
JdargSoWal Expert18,040 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertActually, there are only four left! 😱 Stan, Tammy, Vince, Wilma. None of them sounds that scary, but then again neither does/did "Katrina."
Where is U, X, Y, and Z??
Uma
Xavier
Y-eth (ok- that's a stretch)
Zoey
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertActually, there are only four left! 😱 Stan, Tammy, Vince, Wilma. None of them sounds that scary, but then again neither does/did "Katrina."
I didn't even look. We may get there really fast then. :( I thought for sure they could think of some evil sounding name with the funky letters... like Xenon or Xander or Yuckie. Thanks for the correction!😀
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowWhere is U, X, Y, and Z??
Uma
Xavier
Y-eth (ok- that's a stretch)
Zoey
Y...Yanni...could be a very annoying storm!
MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined View profileMessagepicky
Y...Yanni...could be a very annoying storm!
Soporific, if nothing else. :cool:
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowTo our friend Rita...please forgive us in advance when we curse your name! Could Galveston/Houston be next? Wish me luck in getting my 80 yo daddy out of Houston, if so.
Smiling JOeSmiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertCall me crazy, but at the beginning of the season, I said I didn't like the idea of Hurricane Rita. I know a crazy Rita who is like a Cat 5. I don't like this storm.
sarahjsarahjBeach LoverArkansas/Fl.162 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
sarahjBeach LoverArkansas/Fl.162 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverHad a girl friend in grade named Zonia, nice friend, sure she would not want a hurricane named after her.
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowCall me crazy, but at the beginning of the season, I said I didn't like the idea of Hurricane Rita. I know a crazy Rita who is like a Cat 5. I don't like this storm.
I remember your prediction....everyone start blowing that biatch away!
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