[Dolly]Storm Riders

Where has Jeff been? Normally he'd be all over this.

 

Yeah, I think Mexico has 32 states.

 

Yeah, me too but not too much to cause flooding when I'm just closing on my new house tomorrow.

 

I remember back in July of 2005, when emily was supposed to wipe south texas off the map, according to local news. In the aftermath, only a couple of shingles from the edinburg walmart were damaged. Wow, i can't believe it's been 3 years, since the last threat. where does time go

 

They are states or "estados".

 

Busy working.

I've been following Dolly. She is just not going to have enough time to strengthen much before making landfall. She'll bring a LOT of rain to the valley, but wind damage and storm surge should be minimal.

The big concern here should be how long the storm stays in the area because of the massive amount of rain this thing will generate. The area right in the path and on the "dirty" side of the storm will get probably 10-15 inches of rain in 24 hours, maybe more depending on how slow the storm moves.

The good news is that area has been suffering drought conditions, so they really need it. The band news is that the dry conditions will make for some nasty flash flooding.

 

Some expert insiders are predicting this thing is an 8 when it comes ashore.

 

What's an 8?

I predict it'll strengthen even more right before landfall. Something like 95 mph.

 

I heard Billingsley report that Radar confirmed at least an 8.5 at landfall. I hope you guys stocked up!

 

New reports are saying this could be a spinal tap -- the legendary 11 on the hurricane chart.

 

an 8 has SUPER SAYAN WINDS!!!!

 

You should read the old Hurricane Rita threads to get a better feel for how this place is when a hurricane approaches. I find both really interesting and have gone back and read them several times.

Original Rita Thread

Rita Storm Riders Thread

 

I totally Houston Weatherman'd that one. How do I not have a job at one of these stations?

BTW- That means I was completely wrong and had no clue what I was saying. So much word to me, it's sick.

 

SPI reporting gasoline shortages according to TXCN.

Hope you already filled up.

 

Hate to say it, but I told you so. Damn, I'm a genius. Tha latest minimum pressure measured by the hurricane hunters is 967 mb. That seems to have dropped by 5 mb since the last advisory. Don't be surprised if Dolly is upgraded to 90 mph at the last advisory.

This is really exiting for me. I hope you guys in South Texas are safe though.

 

Corpus is fine this morning, just a bit of rain. Which my yard needs anyway. Work goes on as usual.

Brownsville looks like it's getting the brunt of the storm this morning. Hope everything is ok down there.

 

Actually, two days ago the NHC was predicting 80 knots (92 mph) at landfall, so no real shock it could get to 95 mph sustained winds.

Lots of rain for the valley and some rain for us as well, which is great. The flash flooding with their dry conditions will be a serious issue.