Tropical Weather Threat For Texas

[1369]

Interesting side note. It was 25 years ago today that Andrew kicked south Florida in the wedding tackle.

[Traildust]

This is exactly happened to us down in Mexico for Odile. It went from a storm to serious hurricane in no time

You boarding up? You're in Angleton?

[1369]

12Z ECMWF now calculating

[crawdaddct]

Yea, I take back everything I said. This is hold onto your butts time. Have to go to Nac tonight. May have to stock up a little more before heading home.

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[Rcole1310]

Natural gas generator. So a WHOLE bunch of folks in my neighborhood bought large natural gas generators after that last flood in Houston. I'm just wondering if all these people crank those up, can the neighborhood gas line maintain enough gas pressure to keep them running.


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[CaptainDave]

Interesting side note. It was 25 years ago today that Andrew kicked south Florida in the wedding tackle.

I remember that one. After Florida, it ended up in the Gulf heading straight to Galveston. At the last minute, it took a sharp turn to the North-east and hit LA.

[mmoses]

One concern that I've had as I've watched the coverage on this as it's being billed as primarily a "rain event", and lots of people are only preparing as such . Even if it remained a TS, it could still spawn tornados, lighting, etc. that could easily knock out power. Once power goes, especially in rural areas, several days of rain, wind and flooding would likely prevent crews from even being able to work on restoring power until Monday, Tuesday or even later.

I'm going to "over prepare" with water, gas, food, etc. I endured no power following Allecia for almost two weeks and saw what even a TS that hangs around for a few days (Allison) can do in terms of widespread flooding and destruction.

Be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. Unused gasoline will keep for lawn mowers and Fighting Texas Aggie Tailgates!

Not saying dont prepare! Just pointing out the difference. Lots of gas/water down my way this morning. I spent the last big one we had at the San Luis! I know what it is like without power/water for an extended period of time. it sucks be prepared!

[ClayW]

You boarding up? You're in Angleton?

No sir

We're in New Braunfels

[AZST_bowhunter]

KHOU is saying landfall at Rockport?

Man I hope not, my gramps house may not be there after

[JLivi1224]

Yep! I'm all the way up the coast near beaumont, but I'm making preps. I don't like the looks of this at all. I think there's s good chance landfall is further east than expected.

[BrianL]

Sometimes the best way to prepare is to pack up and LEAVE!

[1369]

Latest Discussion

Hurricane Harvey Special Discussion Number 17
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092017
100 PM CDT Thu Aug 24 2017

This special advisory is being issued to update Harvey's initial
and forecast intensities through the 48-hour period. The storm
surge values in the public advisory have also been updated based on
the new intensity forecast.

Recent data from Air Force Reserve and NOAA Hurricane Hunter
aircraft indicate that Harvey's maximum sustained winds have
increased to 75 kt. The Air Force plane measured maximum 850-mb
flight-level winds of 88 kt and reliable SFMR winds around 75 kt.
Based on the hurricane's current rate of intensification, the
forecast intensities at 12 and 24 h have been raised by 15 kt,
with a 10-kt increase at 36 h. There are no changes to the track or
wind radii forecast with this special advisory.

It is critical that users not focus on the exact forecast track
of Harvey, since cycle-to-cycle adjustment are likely. All
locations within the hurricane and storm surge warning areas should
be preparing for the possibility of major hurricane-force winds and
life-threatening storm surge.

Note that this special advisory takes the place of the scheduled
100 PM CDT (1800 UTC) intermediate advisory.

Key Messages:

1. Harvey has intensified rapidly, and is forecast to be a major
hurricane at landfall, bringing life-threatening storm surge,
rainfall, and wind hazards to portions of the Texas coast.
Preparations to protect life and property should be completed by
tonight, as tropical-storm-force winds will first arrive in the
hurricane and storm surge warning areas on Friday.

2. A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for much of the Texas coast.
Life-threatening storm surge flooding could reach heights of 6 to 12
feet above ground level at the coast between the north entrance of
the Padre Island National Seashore and Sargent. For a depiction of
areas at risk, see the Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic at
hurricanes.gov.

3. Life-threatening flooding is expected across much of the Texas
coast from heavy rainfall of 12 to 20 inches, with isolated amounts
as high as 30 inches, from Friday through early next week. Please
refer to products from your local National Weather Service office
and the NOAA Weather Prediction Center for more information on the
flooding hazard.

4. The Potential Storm Surge Flooding Map is available on the NHC
website. This product depicts a reasonable worst-case scenario -
the amount of inundation that has a 10 percent chance of being
exceeded at each individual location. This map best represents
the flooding potential in those locations within the watch and
warning areas.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 24/1800Z 24.4N 93.6W 75 KT 85 MPH
12H 25/0000Z 24.9N 94.2W 85 KT 100 MPH
24H 25/1200Z 26.0N 95.3W 105 KT 120 MPH
36H 26/0000Z 27.3N 96.3W 110 KT 125 MPH
48H 26/1200Z 28.3N 97.0W 100 KT 115 MPH...INLAND
72H 27/1200Z 29.0N 97.7W 40 KT 45 MPH...INLAND
96H 28/1200Z 28.5N 97.5W 35 KT 40 MPH...INLAND
120H 29/1200Z 28.5N 96.5W 30 KT 35 MPH...INLAND

$$
Forecaster Berg

[on-a-mission]

Now 85 mph and growing fast

[ccbluewater]

NHC now forecast 125mph at landfall(36Hours) in 1PM Special Advisory. Still looks like Rockport area from their image.

[Rwc]

Sometimes the best way to prepare is to pack up and LEAVE!

Exactly what I just told my parents that lives in Orange County.
Prayers for all.
Rwc