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[Gustav] New Tropical Threat

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by marks0223, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Just named, currently 60 mph winds.

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  2. rhadamanthus

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    I hate it when they skirt just under florida like that. It's usually an ominous sign.
     
  3. justtxyank

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    Gustave is one mean crocodile.
     
  4. No Worries

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    It must really suck to live in Cuba, with all of that hurricane action.
     
  5. Behad

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    Fixed.

    The weather service we use here at the ol' pollution producer says they are not in agreement with the NHC. They believe the track will be much more westward, over Jamaica, then skirt the Yucatan. We'll see who is right
     
  6. marks0223

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    Guantanamo Bay is in its projected path.
     
  7. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    They can handle the truth.

    DD
     
  8. Jeff

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    This was formerly 94L, the one that I said bore watching a couple days ago. Unless this stays over Cuba a significant period and then hops over towards Florida like Fay, Gustav will be our first major hurricane of the year and, lucky us, it's path by tomorrow will likely have us square in its crosshairs.

    I hate to say it with this one, but the models will begin to adjust and the upper level steering currents the next few days are set to push this one more west than north. Now, if the steering currents hold, it will probably turn Gustav north as it enters the Gulf. If not, we could be looking at a serious storm aiming at the Texas coast.

    There are two spots of particularly warm deep water in the Gulf at the moment. If Gustav stays south and takes a path more like the one's projected by the GFDL and one of the other dynamic models, he'll pass near or over both. The same type of warm water eddy is what spurred the rapid intensification of Rita and Katrina in 2005.

    Wouldn't it figure? I'm leaving to go out of town this weekend? Crap.
     
  9. Lady_Di

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    Like somebody said, every tropical threat always has a model aiming to Houston...let's see if your prediction is right. I say it will hit upper Gulf Coast (Texas/Lousiana border)
     
  10. Mulder

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    My luck it will hit Houston on Monday since I get the day off anyway...
     
  11. LonghornFan

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    Predicted to be a Cat 3 in 120 hours.
     
  12. Kam

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    im buying my water canned food batteries radio generator plywood and neil franks RIGHT NOW instead of waiting with the other morons.
     
  13. SWTsig

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    just picked up a dozen neil franks and some batteries... i wont be unprepared like i was when the wrath of edouard bestowed his vengence upon thee.

    to higher ground!
     
  14. No Worries

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  15. VesceySux

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    At this point, around 2 weeks away from THE END OF HOUSTON AND MANKIND AS WE KNOW IT (as Dr. Neil Frank will no doubt bill Gustav), this thread kind of reminds me of this:

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    ... But yes, thanks for the super advanced warning, anyway. :)
     
  16. SwoLy-D

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    R U Serious......man, no Cap 3s please.....

    DD
     
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    all that crap is overrated. Beer, cigs, and buffalo wings. Thats what I'm sockin up on.
     
  19. yo

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    Haha, what's with all the hate on Neil Frank? Is he really that dramatic? I don't remember him being all that bad, but then again, I was in Austin when Rita came, so I didn't see any of his coverage. What exactly was he saying?
     
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    even though it was fairly evident that Rita was going to hit the Sabine River area, he was wishing that it was coming our way.

    That's why I am loading up on batteries and flashlights and gas, and propane and paper plates because it's coming our way, even though it may not be.
     

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