Indica Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 11 2004, 12:19 PM) QUOTE (Indica @ Sep 11 2004, 01:06 PM) Does anyone know right off how they categorize each level of a hurricane? I should know this as much as I watch the weather channel but I don't. Indy, are you a fellow weather geek? Hey, there's something we have in common. LOL yeah, I thought it was just me but sometimes I sit and watch the weather channel for 2-3 hours. Meanwhile the weather in my area is sunny and warm, no rain predicted for a week. I still watch it, for some unknown reason I'm curious if it's going to rain in North Dakota or Colorado. Don't ask me why, I thought I was just weird or something lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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neilpeart_gal Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 QUOTE (Snowdog @ Sep 11 2004, 12:09 PM) Category Wind Speed Barometric Pressure Storm Surge Damage Potential 1 (Weak) 74 - 95 mph 65 - 82 kts 28.94" or more 980.02 mb or more 4.0' - 5.0' 1.2 m - 1.5 m Minimal damage to vegetation 2 (Moderate) 96 - 110 mph 83 - 95 kts 28.50" - 28.93" 965.12 mb - 979.68 mb 6.0' - 8.0' 1.8 m - 2.4 m Moderate damage to houses 3 (Strong) 111 - 130 mph 96 - 113 kts 27.91" - 28.49" 945.14 mb - 964.78 mb 9.0' - 12.0' 2.7 m - 3.7 m Extensive damage to small buildings 4 (Very strong) 131 - 155 mph 114 - 135 kts 27.17" - 27.90" 920.08 mb - 944.80 mb 13.0' - 18.0' 3.9 m - 5.5 m Extreme structural damage 5 (Devastating) Greater than 155 mph Greater than 135 kts Less than 27.17" Less than 920.08 mb Greater than 18.0' Greater than 5.5m Catastrophic building failures possible Hurricane catagories This is called the Saffir-Simpson Scale. (God I'm a GEEK!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 QUOTE (Indica @ Sep 11 2004, 01:38 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 11 2004, 12:19 PM) QUOTE (Indica @ Sep 11 2004, 01:06 PM) Does anyone know right off how they categorize each level of a hurricane? I should know this as much as I watch the weather channel but I don't. Indy, are you a fellow weather geek? Hey, there's something we have in common. LOL yeah, I thought it was just me but sometimes I sit and watch the weather channel for 2-3 hours. Meanwhile the weather in my area is sunny and warm, no rain predicted for a week. I still watch it, for some unknown reason I'm curious if it's going to rain in North Dakota or Colorado. Don't ask me why, I thought I was just weird or something lol. Not weird at all! I've always been fascinated by weather. Especially storms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixey Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Love TWC!! I can just sit and watch forever!!! Why watch something else when you can watch the weather channel!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indica Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 O'man, Ivan is a cat5 right now and has already killed 50 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Latest Ivan Track http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v428/snowdog2004/ivan.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 QUOTE (Indica @ Sep 11 2004, 02:31 PM) O'man, Ivan is a cat5 right now and has already killed 50 people. I just saw this too! SCARY!!!! hopefully it will turn to the Gulf Of Mexico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 They are now calling this the 6th largest hurricane in recorded history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 http://image.weather.com/images/maps/tropical/spec_trop3_720x486.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afterglow Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 QUOTE (D-13 @ Sep 11 2004, 06:34 PM) QUOTE (Indica @ Sep 11 2004, 02:31 PM) O'man, Ivan is a cat5 right now and has already killed 50 people. I just saw this too! SCARY!!!! hopefully it will turn to the Gulf Of Mexico! No offense, but no thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Afterglow Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 I'm going for spontaneous cyclonic combustion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 QUOTE (Indica @ Sep 5 2004, 06:11 PM) http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT09/refresh/AL0904W5+GIF/052103W5.gif Headin' for Abalama! Gonna get some rain, GG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Yes, I'm afraid you're right...the sun is out right now, and it's so nice out. I hate to think of what's coming. UGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Man Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 GG, I hope this dies before it gets to your area. Guess it's my turn to send some good thoughts your way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Thanks, DM...I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Notorious B.S.G. Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/bsg2112/Ivancartoon.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 That's a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladirushfan80 Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 QUOTE (BSG @ Sep 13 2004, 03:24 PM) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/bsg2112/Ivancartoon.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 QUOTE (BSG @ Sep 13 2004, 12:24 PM) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v411/bsg2112/Ivancartoon.gif LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Just got an email from our campus security office: At 10:00 AM CDT, the center of Hurricane IVAN was located 435 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. IVAN is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph. Maximum sustain winds are near 140 MPH with higher gusts reported. IVAN remains a category four (4) hurricane. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATEMENT - Birmingham, Alabama September 14, 2004 The official forecast brings IVAN into the vicinity of the Alabama gulf coast late Wednesday night or very early Thursday morning. The system then continues northeast moving into the Montgomery area by late Thursday afternoon and to near Heflin, Alabama by early Friday morning. At this time, there is a potential risk of very windy conditions, torrential rainfall and isolated tornadoes for central Alabama Wednesday through Friday. http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT/FLOAT/IR4/20.jpg Looks like we'll be getting some big time rain, at the very least.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indica Posted September 14, 2004 Author Share Posted September 14, 2004 My guess is that Mobile Alabama is going to get crushed, especially if it hits land in mid day when it's the strongest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 QUOTE (GhostGirl @ Sep 14 2004, 11:27 AM) Just got an email from our campus security office: At 10:00 AM CDT, the center of Hurricane IVAN was located 435 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River. IVAN is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph. Maximum sustain winds are near 140 MPH with higher gusts reported. IVAN remains a category four (4) hurricane. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATEMENT - Birmingham, Alabama September 14, 2004 The official forecast brings IVAN into the vicinity of the Alabama gulf coast late Wednesday night or very early Thursday morning. The system then continues northeast moving into the Montgomery area by late Thursday afternoon and to near Heflin, Alabama by early Friday morning. At this time, there is a potential risk of very windy conditions, torrential rainfall and isolated tornadoes for central Alabama Wednesday through Friday. http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT/FLOAT/IR4/20.jpg Looks like we'll be getting some big time rain, at the very least.... Category 4 it dropped to- that is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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