Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Bye Bye Ike
Well, forget about Ike visiting FL. Phooey (that's the hurricane junkie talking).
My sister lives in Texas so I hope that Ike spares her any misery.
On a related note, my husband bought me The Hurricane Almanac for our anniversary :) When it gets here, I will be sure to give a review of it! Cool gift, huh? I have my eye on a hurricane textbook on Amazon as well.
Still some time left in the 2008 season for us to see some action.
My sister lives in Texas so I hope that Ike spares her any misery.
On a related note, my husband bought me The Hurricane Almanac for our anniversary :) When it gets here, I will be sure to give a review of it! Cool gift, huh? I have my eye on a hurricane textbook on Amazon as well.
Still some time left in the 2008 season for us to see some action.
Labels: 2008 Hurricane Season, Ike
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Ay-yi-Ike!!!
Hanna is going to bring us some welcomed breezes and nothing more in the way of stormy weather. It's kindof cool to look up at the sky and know the clouds I'm seeing are from a tropical storm. I said hello LOL.
But Ike. OMG there's a whole nother story. This monster storm is making a beeline towards Florida, with impacts possible by next Tuesday (I'm sure bands will start coming onshore well ahead of the eye). Of course that's some time away and we're across the state from where the current landfall might be. But part of me knew he was going to nail us. So this weekend will be a Hurricane prep & shop weekend.
Still you have to admire the sheer awesomeness of this photo from space (courtesy NASA):
Hurricane hunters will be flying out tomorrow to get some hard data which will enhance the forecast models.
It's been a wild year and it's not over. More later if Ike decides to vacation in FL.
Labels: 2008 Hurricane Season, Ike
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Stormy update
Sorry about worrying anyone about my lack of updates on Fay. The only effect we had in our neck of the woods was that Fay killed our cable modem.
I feel for all those affected by Fay and now Gustav, literally. All these storms are not this girl's best friend. The rain and changes and pressure wreak havoc on my chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic daily headaches. Oh and it totally freaked out my dog, Willow, with Fay despite the extreme lack of weather. She was a nervous wreck for hours. The cat is an old pro, so she just slept.
But Fay was a big disappointment here, we got more wind and rain a few days later than we did with her hanging around. Though the kids were happy to have a day off from school, but JB was disappointed he didn't get to use his flashlight for a "hurricane party". More wind and rain from Gustav too, even with us being in FL. Glad to see that Louisiana took him seriously. I fell in love with New Orleans when we visited back in May, I hope the damage is not too severe (and hooray for the heroes at Tulane University Hospital for staying open!! The staff there was *awesome*--you can read about my gall bladder attack over on my main blog).
So here come Hanna and Ike, and possibly TD10 (Josephine). This storm season is so much like 2004/2005, it's eerie.
My chronics are affecting my blogging so I will probably only post sporadically, more when we are being affected. Just keep in mind we have very fickle internet service during storms--don't freak out if you don't hear from me..... you know who you are, I have your phone numbers and won't hesitate to let you know if all heck breaks loose. ;)
Hurricanetrack.com has an awesome book they are hyping, "The Hurricane Almanac"....this weather junkie is probably going to buy it since I can't go to meteorology school just now LOL. I learn more every season, but I am craving for more.
Stay safe, stay dry, stay tuned ;)
I feel for all those affected by Fay and now Gustav, literally. All these storms are not this girl's best friend. The rain and changes and pressure wreak havoc on my chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic daily headaches. Oh and it totally freaked out my dog, Willow, with Fay despite the extreme lack of weather. She was a nervous wreck for hours. The cat is an old pro, so she just slept.
But Fay was a big disappointment here, we got more wind and rain a few days later than we did with her hanging around. Though the kids were happy to have a day off from school, but JB was disappointed he didn't get to use his flashlight for a "hurricane party". More wind and rain from Gustav too, even with us being in FL. Glad to see that Louisiana took him seriously. I fell in love with New Orleans when we visited back in May, I hope the damage is not too severe (and hooray for the heroes at Tulane University Hospital for staying open!! The staff there was *awesome*--you can read about my gall bladder attack over on my main blog).
So here come Hanna and Ike, and possibly TD10 (Josephine). This storm season is so much like 2004/2005, it's eerie.
My chronics are affecting my blogging so I will probably only post sporadically, more when we are being affected. Just keep in mind we have very fickle internet service during storms--don't freak out if you don't hear from me..... you know who you are, I have your phone numbers and won't hesitate to let you know if all heck breaks loose. ;)
Hurricanetrack.com has an awesome book they are hyping, "The Hurricane Almanac"....this weather junkie is probably going to buy it since I can't go to meteorology school just now LOL. I learn more every season, but I am craving for more.
Stay safe, stay dry, stay tuned ;)
Labels: 2008 Hurricane Season, Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike, Josephine
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Here comes Fay!
I'm firing up the blog so I can give you a play by play of Tropical Storm Fay, which by all forecast models, will be visiting Florida this week.
And school starts tomorrow. Heh. My daughter is thrilled at the notion of having a day or two off already (that's a teenager for you).
I will be blogging through the storm--which is forecast to strengthen into possibly a Cat1 hurricane. That is, as long as we have power and internet access. Plus photos and video as I am able.
TS Fay has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph with higher gusts, and the pressure is 1003 mb. Exact measurements will come later as the Hurricane Hunters can't fly into it, with the center being over Cuba.
There are already TS warnings and Hurricane watches/warnings being issued for the lower coastline of FL and the FL Keys (take care, Meg Cabot!)
As a reminder, please use your own local forecasters for up-to-date information as I am just a weather junkie ;)
Be safe! More later.
And school starts tomorrow. Heh. My daughter is thrilled at the notion of having a day or two off already (that's a teenager for you).
I will be blogging through the storm--which is forecast to strengthen into possibly a Cat1 hurricane. That is, as long as we have power and internet access. Plus photos and video as I am able.
TS Fay has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph with higher gusts, and the pressure is 1003 mb. Exact measurements will come later as the Hurricane Hunters can't fly into it, with the center being over Cuba.
There are already TS warnings and Hurricane watches/warnings being issued for the lower coastline of FL and the FL Keys (take care, Meg Cabot!)
As a reminder, please use your own local forecasters for up-to-date information as I am just a weather junkie ;)
Be safe! More later.
Labels: 2008 Hurricane Season, Fay
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Welcome to Hurricane Watch 2008!
To start off the 2008 season, we give you......Tropical Storm Bertha! (I know, I know, I missed Storm A at some point, sorry about that).
Bertha is WAY out there and though she is predicted to become a hurricane (maybe by Tuesday), there's a long time before she may be a threat to the U.S.
Bertha is located at 16.6 N, 37.3 W, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (gusts up to 65 mph). Bertha is moving W at 18 knots, pressure 1000 mb.
Satellite:
Bertha's Spaghetti Models:
Stay tuned!
Labels: 2008 Hurricane Season, Bertha
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Big Bad Hurricane Dean
As of the 8pm update: Hurricane Dean remains a very strong Category 4 hurricane with winds of 150 mph. The pressure has dropped to 920mb. Jamaica and the Cayman Islands may take a direct hit, which would cause terrible damage at this strength. At the very least they are expecting 5 to 20 inches of rain.
Hurricane force winds extend 70 miles from the center, tropical storm force winds extend 230 miles.
The current forecast has it making landfall in Mexico, and avoiding Texas, but there is still a few days before anyone will know with any certainty--so everyone should prepare. I've seen hurricanes do some really crazy things since I started this blog in 2004.
More updates later.
Hurricane force winds extend 70 miles from the center, tropical storm force winds extend 230 miles.
The current forecast has it making landfall in Mexico, and avoiding Texas, but there is still a few days before anyone will know with any certainty--so everyone should prepare. I've seen hurricanes do some really crazy things since I started this blog in 2004.
More updates later.
Labels: 2007 Hurricane Season, Hurricane Dean
Friday, August 17, 2007
Dean now a Major Hurricane
We have our first Major Hurricane (Cat 3 or higher) of the season.
As of 5 pm, Hurricane Dean has maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, with gusts up to 155 mph. The pressure has dropped to 961 mb; he's moving W at 21 mph. Hurricane warnings have been posted all over the Caribbean.
The track has stayed pretty much the same as yesterday; an upper level low over Florida may protect us from this dangerous storm. Dean is projected to become a strong Category 4 by Monday, nearly a Category 5. Everyone needs to stay informed--this bad boy is going to go wherever he wants.
An eye is clearly visible now; earlier today, Hurricane Hunters thought there might be an inner eye, which indicates a much stronger, better organized storm.
8pm update--Dean is now 1 mph away from becoming a Category 4 Hurricane. Winds are up to 130 mph, and the pressure has really dropped since 5pm to 946 mb. The forecast track is edging ever so slightly to the North, where it is predicted to graze the Yucatan Peninsula. It looks like Jamaica will take a direct hit on Sunday. My thoughts are with those in Dean's path.
As of 5 pm, Hurricane Dean has maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, with gusts up to 155 mph. The pressure has dropped to 961 mb; he's moving W at 21 mph. Hurricane warnings have been posted all over the Caribbean.
The track has stayed pretty much the same as yesterday; an upper level low over Florida may protect us from this dangerous storm. Dean is projected to become a strong Category 4 by Monday, nearly a Category 5. Everyone needs to stay informed--this bad boy is going to go wherever he wants.
An eye is clearly visible now; earlier today, Hurricane Hunters thought there might be an inner eye, which indicates a much stronger, better organized storm.
8pm update--Dean is now 1 mph away from becoming a Category 4 Hurricane. Winds are up to 130 mph, and the pressure has really dropped since 5pm to 946 mb. The forecast track is edging ever so slightly to the North, where it is predicted to graze the Yucatan Peninsula. It looks like Jamaica will take a direct hit on Sunday. My thoughts are with those in Dean's path.
11pm update--Dean has strengthened to a strong Category 4 with winds of 145 mph, gusts up to 180mph. Hurricane force winds extend up to 60 miles. Pressure has dropped to 936 mb. Apparently Dean just broke some Atlantic storm records with the strengthening. And he's not done yet. The NHC has predicted he will become a Category 5.
2 a.m.--Hurricane Dean keeps growing. Winds are near 150 mph, and strengthening. Pressure has dropped to 930 mb. Hurricane Force winds extend 60 miles from the center; Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles. Scary.
Labels: 2007 Hurricane Season, Hurricane Dean
