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HotCorner · 09-12-2008, 11:49 AM

Scary stuff. The last time I remember the NWS using the word death was for Katrina.

The people in this region are in my prayers.

OnBaseMachine · 09-12-2008, 12:21 PM

Ike's record storm surge pushing into Texas

Posted by: JeffMasters, 3:26 PM GMT on September 12, 2008
Hurricane Ike is closing in on Texas, and stands poised to become one of the most damaging hurricanes of all time. Despite Ike's rated Category 2 strength, the hurricane is much larger and more powerful than Category 5 Katrina or Category 5 Rita. The storm surge from Ike could rival Katrina's, inundating a 200-mile stretch of coast from Galveston to Cameron, Louisiana with waters over 15 feet high. This massive storm surge is due to the exceptional size of Ike. According to the latest wind field estimate (Figure 1), the diameter of Ike's tropical storm and hurricane force winds are 550 and 240 miles, respectively. For comparison, Katrina numbers at landfall were 440 and 210 miles, respectively. As I discussed in yesterday's blog entry, a good measure of the storm surge potential is Integrated Kinetic Energy (IKE). Ike continues to grow larger and has intensified slightly since yesterday, and the hurricane's Integrated Kinetic Energy has increased from 134 to 149 Terajoules. This is 30% higher than Katrina's total energy at landfall. All this extra energy has gone into piling up a vast storm surge that will probably be higher than anything in recorded history along the Texas coast. Storm surge heights of 20-25 feet are possible from Galveston northwards to the Louisiana border. The Texas storm surge record is held by Hurricane Carla of 1961. Carla was a Category 4 hurricane with 145 mph winds at landfall, and drove a 10 foot or higher storm surge to a 180-mile stretch of Texas coast. A maximum storm surge of 22 feet was recorded at Port Lavaca, Texas.

http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/show.html

OnBaseMachine · 09-12-2008, 01:04 PM

LOL. I'm watching Fox News and Geraldo Rivera is reporting live from Glaveston. Just as he began talking a huge wave swept him from his feet and knocked him to the ground. Funny stuff. He jumped up and proclaimed himself the new star of Youtube.

cumberlandreds · 09-12-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

LOL. I'm watching Fox News and Geraldo Rivera is reporting live from Glaveston. Just as he began talking a huge wave swept him from his feet and knocked him to the ground. Funny stuff. He jumped up and proclaimed himself the new star of Youtube.

Is Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel there? He's usually at all the storm places hanging on for dear life.

OnBaseMachine · 09-12-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cumberlandreds

Is Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel there? He's usually at all the storm places hanging on for dear life.

I believe Cantore is in Galveston. I love watching him; he knows his stuff.

HotCorner · 09-12-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

I believe Cantore is in Galveston. I love watching him; he knows his stuff.

http://www.weather.com/multimedia/vi...m=hp_main_tab3

OnBaseMachine · 09-12-2008, 01:19 PM

It looks like all the networks will be pulling their correspondents off Galveston Island fairly soon because it's too dangerous. The storm is still 10-12 hours away from landfall and Galveston is already receiving some major flooding.

HotCorner · 09-12-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

Apparently there is a fuel freighter trapped about 90 miles off the coast of Galveston carrying 22 people. The coast guard has called off it's attempt to rescue them for now due to 50 foot waves and heavy wind.

This immediately reminded me of ...

nate · 09-12-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

LOL. I'm watching Fox News and Geraldo Rivera is reporting live from Glaveston. Just as he began talking a huge wave swept him from his feet and knocked him to the ground. Funny stuff. He jumped up and proclaimed himself the new star of Youtube.

Maybe his 'stache can hold back the storm surge?

HotCorner · 09-12-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

LOL. I'm watching Fox News and Geraldo Rivera is reporting live from Glaveston. Just as he began talking a huge wave swept him from his feet and knocked him to the ground. Funny stuff. He jumped up and proclaimed himself the new star of Youtube.

Maybe it will take him out to sea?

SunDeck · 09-12-2008, 01:53 PM

As for ships, I have always heard the head out to sea to ride out hurricanes. Is this true?

MrCinatit · 09-12-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SunDeck

As for ships, I have always heard the head out to sea to ride out hurricanes. Is this true?

I heard this once, as well, and I believe the thinking is that it is a lot safer to take the winds and the waves out in the open sea than it is to risk being slammed into the shore, the dock, rocks, other boats, houses and what have you.
Makes sense - but I am not sure if it is true.

OnBaseMachine · 09-12-2008, 02:53 PM

Just heard that the Coast Guard is attempting to rescue 150 people from rising waters in Galveston.

HotCorner · 09-12-2008, 03:07 PM

This is a cool use of technology ...

http://www.livenewscameras.com/map.html

HotCorner · 09-12-2008, 03:18 PM

Point of contention.

A reporter was interviewing a resident riding out the storm. He explained that "why run when mother nature will just follow you. You can't hide" on his decision to stay.

The reporter then says "you're deciding to brave it out?"

Brave it out? It's moronic rather than brave.

09-12-2008, 11:49 AM	#166
HotCorner Big League Choo! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The 513 Posts: 2,160	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season Scary stuff. The last time I remember the NWS using the word death was for Katrina. The people in this region are in my prayers. __________________ YouTube - Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams Baseball Stars Rocks!

09-12-2008, 12:21 PM	#167
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,692	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season Ike's record storm surge pushing into Texas Posted by: JeffMasters, 3:26 PM GMT on September 12, 2008 Hurricane Ike is closing in on Texas, and stands poised to become one of the most damaging hurricanes of all time. Despite Ike's rated Category 2 strength, the hurricane is much larger and more powerful than Category 5 Katrina or Category 5 Rita. The storm surge from Ike could rival Katrina's, inundating a 200-mile stretch of coast from Galveston to Cameron, Louisiana with waters over 15 feet high. This massive storm surge is due to the exceptional size of Ike. According to the latest wind field estimate (Figure 1), the diameter of Ike's tropical storm and hurricane force winds are 550 and 240 miles, respectively. For comparison, Katrina numbers at landfall were 440 and 210 miles, respectively. As I discussed in yesterday's blog entry, a good measure of the storm surge potential is Integrated Kinetic Energy (IKE). Ike continues to grow larger and has intensified slightly since yesterday, and the hurricane's Integrated Kinetic Energy has increased from 134 to 149 Terajoules. This is 30% higher than Katrina's total energy at landfall. All this extra energy has gone into piling up a vast storm surge that will probably be higher than anything in recorded history along the Texas coast. Storm surge heights of 20-25 feet are possible from Galveston northwards to the Louisiana border. The Texas storm surge record is held by Hurricane Carla of 1961. Carla was a Category 4 hurricane with 145 mph winds at landfall, and drove a 10 foot or higher storm surge to a 180-mile stretch of Texas coast. A maximum storm surge of 22 feet was recorded at Port Lavaca, Texas. http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/show.html

09-12-2008, 01:04 PM	#168
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,692	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season LOL. I'm watching Fox News and Geraldo Rivera is reporting live from Glaveston. Just as he began talking a huge wave swept him from his feet and knocked him to the ground. Funny stuff. He jumped up and proclaimed himself the new star of Youtube. Last edited by OnBaseMachine; 09-12-2008 at 01:06 PM.

09-12-2008, 01:19 PM	#172
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,692	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season It looks like all the networks will be pulling their correspondents off Galveston Island fairly soon because it's too dangerous. The storm is still 10-12 hours away from landfall and Galveston is already receiving some major flooding.

09-12-2008, 01:53 PM	#176
SunDeck First Time Caller Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,238	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season As for ships, I have always heard the head out to sea to ride out hurricanes. Is this true? __________________ Dusty Baker, second shooter. --Confirmed on Redszone.

09-12-2008, 02:53 PM	#178
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,692	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season Just heard that the Coast Guard is attempting to rescue 150 people from rising waters in Galveston.

09-12-2008, 03:07 PM	#179
HotCorner Big League Choo! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The 513 Posts: 2,160	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season This is a cool use of technology ... http://www.livenewscameras.com/map.html __________________ YouTube - Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams Baseball Stars Rocks!

09-12-2008, 03:18 PM	#180
HotCorner Big League Choo! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The 513 Posts: 2,160	Re: 2008 Hurricane Season Point of contention. A reporter was interviewing a resident riding out the storm. He explained that "why run when mother nature will just follow you. You can't hide" on his decision to stay. The reporter then says "you're deciding to brave it out?" Brave it out? It's moronic rather than brave. __________________ YouTube - Randy Pausch Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams Baseball Stars Rocks!

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