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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BeachDreamerBeachDreamerBeach FanaticThe Peaceful Piney Woods.444 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
BeachDreamerBeach FanaticThe Peaceful Piney Woods.444 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThanks for the good wishes for sweet PawPaw....just heard they think the eye will pass right over Dallas, continue into OK and then BACK up and come over us again! We asked for rain and it looks like we are gonna' get it!
Batten down the hatches Sueshore, we're going for a ride! Whoever would have thought that we would have to worry about hurricanes way over here. :roll: I'm glad your Pawpaw left town. This is going to be a big one.
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminSurf is rolling in today but still pretty tame. I am expecting some big surf in the next few days. Hopefully it will bring some sand onshore.
KimmifunnKimmifunnFunnkaliciousHollyhood9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnkalicious
KimmifunnFunnkaliciousHollyhood9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnkaliciousWhen do they expect she will hit?
JBJBBeach FanaticTuscaloosa1,445 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
JBBeach FanaticTuscaloosa1,445 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticNow a cat 5. This storm is one bad mamma jamma.
KimmifunnKimmifunnFunnkaliciousHollyhood9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnkalicious
KimmifunnFunnkaliciousHollyhood9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageFunnkaliciousHoly...
What is causing these horrible storms? I just don't get it...
What is causing these horrible storms? I just don't get it...
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodBill Clinton says it's global warming.
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 InsiderRita just sent us some serious rain, thunder and a good stiff wind -- and we're how many miles from the eye? 😱
October. I can't wait for October. No matter how many snakes, yellow flies, alligators and heat waves it may bring. :bang: :bang: :bang:
October. I can't wait for October. No matter how many snakes, yellow flies, alligators and heat waves it may bring. :bang: :bang: :bang:
Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeowBill Clinton says it's global warming.
and I bet that Farrakan (?) dude thinks it's George Bush. Have you seen that man...he is one crazy a**! Thinks the levee in NOLA was likely bombed on purpose to flood the poor part of town!!!
tropicwatchtropicwatchBeach Lover144 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
tropicwatchBeach Lover144 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Loverand I bet that Farrakan (?) dude thinks it's George Bush. Have you seen that man...he is one crazy a**! Thinks the levee in NOLA was likely bombed on purpose to flood the poor part of town!!!
He is just jumping on the media band wagon with Sharpton and Jackson. Hey, the three stooges what do you know.
On a serious note, this thing is a monster and could easily be the worst one in history. Another point is it could slow down drastically which would let atmospheric conditions around it set up to move Rita North. No matter where it goes this is a nightmare.
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ktmeadowsktmeadowsBeach Fanatic759 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
and I bet that Farrakan (?) dude thinks it's George Bush. Have you seen that man...he is one crazy a**! Thinks the levee in NOLA was likely bombed on purpose to flood the poor part of town!!!
I watched him speak on TV the other night...he is a real dork, isn't he?! :roll: I heard another clown on Hannity and Colmes make some equally ridiculous statements. Wouldn't it be scary if Farrakan would actually get into a place where he had some power? Just the very thought makes me shiver!! :blink:
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tropicwatchBeach Lover144 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverThis is from the latest vortex message from the hurricane hunter.
Take a look at the temperature differential between the center "J" and the eyewall measurements "I" & "K".
000
URNT12 KNHC 212149
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE
A. 21/21:16:00Z
B. 24 deg 24 min N
086 deg 32 min W
C. 700 mb 2292 m
D. 55 kt
E. 137 deg 081 nm
F. 238 deg 145 kt
G. 141 deg 009 nm
H. 904 mb
I. 9 C/ 3046 m
J. 30 C/ 3052 m
K. -1 C/ NA
L. CLOSED
M. C20
N. 12345/ 7
O. 0.02 / 1 nm
P. AF300 1418A RITA OB 17
MAX FL WIND 161 KT NE QUAD 19:32:00 Z
I have never seen such a distinct difference.
Tropicwatch
Take a look at the temperature differential between the center "J" and the eyewall measurements "I" & "K".
000
URNT12 KNHC 212149
VORTEX DATA MESSAGE
A. 21/21:16:00Z
B. 24 deg 24 min N
086 deg 32 min W
C. 700 mb 2292 m
D. 55 kt
E. 137 deg 081 nm
F. 238 deg 145 kt
G. 141 deg 009 nm
H. 904 mb
I. 9 C/ 3046 m
J. 30 C/ 3052 m
K. -1 C/ NA
L. CLOSED
M. C20
N. 12345/ 7
O. 0.02 / 1 nm
P. AF300 1418A RITA OB 17
MAX FL WIND 161 KT NE QUAD 19:32:00 Z
I have never seen such a distinct difference.
Tropicwatch
iwishiwasthereiwishiwasthereBeach FanaticTennessee2,875 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
iwishiwasthereBeach FanaticTennessee2,875 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticWhere do you find information that specific? really scary! 😱
KurtKurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdmin
KurtAdminSoWal2,472 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminSo sorry for Seabrook - the magnet is there. :(
JBJBBeach FanaticTuscaloosa1,445 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
JBBeach FanaticTuscaloosa1,445 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticThis is an incredibly intense storm. However, the latest NHC discussion *may* provide a glimmer of hope:
"THE GFS AND SHIP MODELS FORECAST SIGNIFICANT
SHEAR OVER RITA AFTER 24 HR...WHICH RESULTS IN SHIPS CALLING FOR
SIGNIFICANT WEAKENING.."
Let's pray this happens.
"THE GFS AND SHIP MODELS FORECAST SIGNIFICANT
SHEAR OVER RITA AFTER 24 HR...WHICH RESULTS IN SHIPS CALLING FOR
SIGNIFICANT WEAKENING.."
Let's pray this happens.
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