Official Hurricane Emily Update Thread [Archive]

spiveyrat

07-16-2005, 09:41 PM

Originally posted by TexasHSFootball
http://image.weather.com/images/maps/tropical/map_tropinfo05_ltst_5nhato_enus_600x405.jpg

The image updates as The Weather Channel updates it.

at this hour 155 MPH winds and is a Category 5

In the Pacific, they would call that a SUPER Typhoon! :eek:

AP Panther Fan

07-16-2005, 09:55 PM

155 MPH....OMG...is that right?:eek: :eek: :(

AP Panther Fan

07-16-2005, 09:58 PM

You know, the problem is....it will weaken when it crosses the Yucatan and then strengthen in the gulf. We need to hope it moves fast and does not stall in the gulf.:thinking:

AggieJohn

07-16-2005, 11:38 PM

http://sirocco.accuweather.com/adc_hurr_images/2005/ae/UHAE_1.GIF

AggieJohn

07-16-2005, 11:49 PM

http://sirocco.accuweather.com/adc_hurr_images/2005/ae/UHAE_4.GIF
interesting thought that there might only be that small red dot that would actually cause the worst part of the whole hurricane, not so say that 39 to 73mph aren't trouble

Adidas410s

07-17-2005, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
You know, the problem is....it will weaken when it crosses the Yucatan and then strengthen in the gulf. We need to hope it moves fast and does not stall in the gulf.:thinking:

Not to sound like its not a big deal (because it is) but when a hurricane comes in from this track its probability of hitting the south Texas coast is MUCH lower than when one crosses over Cuba and directly into the Gulf. The ones that cross the Yucatan usually end up turning northward afterwards and landing more towards New Orleans, Mississippi, Florida panhandle area...while before they cross the Yucatan they are usually tracked to hit anywhere from Brownsville to Port Lavaca, yet very rarely does the eye make landfall within 300 miles of this area. The best example that comes to mind is Hurricane Opal because it was a VERY similar story line to this one. I know there have been others recently but Opal comes to mind since I was living in Corpus Christi at the time and remember going through all of the preperations for a hurricane.

AggieJohn

07-17-2005, 12:59 AM

http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Current/TRCemily196_G12L.jpg

Bulldog92

07-17-2005, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by AggieJohn
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Current/TRCemily196_G12L.jpg If you look at the storm track on weather.com, you'll notice that Emily's starting to turn ever so slightly off of her WNW track and if that continues, it might just barely graze the Yucatan and not weaken much at all. It looks more likely that landfall could be further north than everyone is projecting. :(

Port_town_texas

07-17-2005, 01:53 AM

Does anybody know if Port Arthur could be in the path of this monster?:(

Bulldog92

07-17-2005, 02:13 AM

Port Arthur should be fine. Corpus Christi and all of the coastline south is in the path though. The only way it goes that far north is if the high pressure off of the east coast that's acting as a steering mechanism moves. Otherwise, Emily will not turn north as hurricanes typically do.

AggieJohn

07-17-2005, 10:22 AM

i dont know you've got the coastal winds from the pacifics last hurricane that i think pushes it up

GreenMonster

07-17-2005, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Bulldog92
If you look at the storm track on weather.com, you'll notice that Emily's starting to turn ever so slightly off of her WNW track and if that continues, it might just barely graze the Yucatan and not weaken much at all. It looks more likely that landfall could be further north than everyone is projecting. :(

I have to agree here, common sense from watching previous hurricanes tells me that this storm will bounce off the Yucatan rather quickly as it will seek the path of least resistence I.E. Gulf waters and this bounce will force a slight northerly turn sending it to a head on collision with the south Texas coast. :( Good luck down there guys. You will have my prayers and thoughts.

AggieJohn

07-17-2005, 04:48 PM

http://image.weather.com/images/maps/tropical/map_tropinfo05_ltst_5nhato_enus_600x405.jpg

GreenMonster

07-18-2005, 06:56 AM

ttt

pirate44

07-18-2005, 07:15 AM

my lawn has enough water. Emily can turn and go away now.

AggieJohn

07-18-2005, 11:38 AM

http://sirocco.accuweather.com/adc_hurr_images/2005/ae/UHAE_2.GIF

44INAROW

07-18-2005, 11:44 AM

now that she's passed the Yucatan.. it will be interesting :eek:

gobbler grad

07-18-2005, 11:58 AM

keep going West...send a little rain and we'll be happy...:)

turbostud

07-18-2005, 12:51 PM

Last I heard it was going to hit 100 miles south of Brownsville. I am at South Padre Island right now getting ready to sail to Corpus Christi to dodge it. Got my seasick patch ready to go. :doh:

spiveyrat

07-18-2005, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by turbostud
Last I heard it was going to hit 100 miles south of Brownsville. I am at South Padre Island right now getting ready to sail to Corpus Christi to dodge it. Got my seasick patch ready to go. :doh:

SAIL? Are you nuts?:eek:

Bandera YaYa

07-18-2005, 01:06 PM

pirate4state

07-18-2005, 04:06 PM

http://sirocco.accuweather.com/adc_hurr_images/2005/ae/USHAE_2005-07-18_20.JPG

http://sirocco.accuweather.com/adc_hurr_images/2005/ae/UHAE_1.GIF

:thinking: We might be okay here in the coastal bend.

injuredinmelee

07-18-2005, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by GreenMonster
I have to agree here, common sense from watching previous hurricanes tells me that this storm will bounce off the Yucatan rather quickly as it will seek the path of least resistence I.E. Gulf waters and this bounce will force a slight northerly turn sending it to a head on collision with the south Texas coast. :( Good luck down there guys. You will have my prayers and thoughts.

Holy Crap yuou sounded like Rich Seagall there. lol Surely you remember that weatherman of fame from the late 80's early 90s in Whiskey Falls.

GreenMonster

07-18-2005, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
Holy Crap yuou sounded like Rich Seagall there. lol Surely you remember that weatherman of fame from the late 80's early 90s in Whiskey Falls.

HAHAHA the Gerbil guy :clap: that was excellent

injuredinmelee

07-18-2005, 05:53 PM

man that was a huge controversy. But I found it extremely hilarious.

lostaussie

07-18-2005, 08:56 PM

whers that tornado now. i kind of lost interest when it looked like it wasn't going to hit texas. maybe we can still get a bunch of rain!!!!!!!!!!

footballgal

07-18-2005, 11:05 PM

I see that folks in Port Isabel (was there last night) are not taking Emily too serious, hardly no one is boarding up or making any plans :eek: I say even 40 mph winds can cause damage.

I hope everyone heeds the warnings, like the saying goes better safe than sorry!

I wonder what those high winds can do to a stadium, being that Tarpon stadium is just across the bay ... :thinking:

Maroon87

07-18-2005, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by footballgal
I wonder what those high winds can do to a stadium, being that Tarpon stadium is just across the bay ... :thinking:

I remember when Allen blew through South Texas in 1980, it really did a number on Bishop's stadium. Totally destroyed the press box and a good deal of the bleachers...and they were 15 miles inland:eek: That was about a month before the start of the season, too.

Bull Butter

07-18-2005, 11:27 PM

Allen also did damage to Kingsville's Javelina Stadium. The 1980 season was the only season A&I (for us older folks) played all of their games in the daytime, because the light towers were knocked over. If you go there now, you will see a concrete stand below each metal light standard. Those are the original stands the light poles were on. They were all knocked over by Hurricane Allen,

footballgal

07-18-2005, 11:50 PM

Yeah my hubby tells me that Allen had some strong surge, lots of wind and flooding even though it was a category 1 or 2.

Maroon87

07-19-2005, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by Bull Butter
Allen also did damage to Kingsville's Javelina Stadium. The 1980 season was the only season A&I (for us older folks) played all of their games in the daytime, because the light towers were knocked over. If you go there now, you will see a concrete stand below each metal light standard. Those are the original stands the light poles were on. They were all knocked over by Hurricane Allen,

Dang Butter...I'd forgotten about that. I'm an A&I grad, class of '91. I had forgotten about the light towers getting knocked down. I was 11 when Allen hit so I remember the storm fairly well. When I was in college I heard stories about the '80 season being all day games due to no light towers at the stadium. Kinda wish they'd play more day games now, to be honest...:cool:

Phil C

07-19-2005, 08:24 AM

Maroon and footballgal are young! I remember the same thing happened to Javelina stadium in 1967 when Beulah hit. It blew down the lights and we had to have all our Kingsville games during the day. It was kind of cool having daytime games. They really had a great game against Southwest Texas State (Texas State) the last game of the year. Southwest Texas Stage was ranked No. 1 and we were No. 3 or No.4 in the polls in the last game of the year. We (Texas A&I) kicked a field goal in the last 2 minutes to win a thriller 23 to 21. A great win indeed.

Bandera YaYa

07-19-2005, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by Phil C
Maroon and footballgal are young! I remember the same thing happened to Javelina stadium in 1967 when Beulah hit. It blew down the lights and we had to have all our Kingsville games during the day. It was kind of cool having daytime games. They really had a great game against Southwest Texas State (Texas State) the last game of the year. Southwest Texas Stage was ranked No. 1 and we were No. 3 or No.4 in the polls in the last game of the year. We (Texas A&I) kicked a field goal in the last 2 minutes to win a thriller 23 to 21. A great win indeed. Please Please....this is a hurricane update thread!!!....kindly take your football memories to another one...Geezzzzzzz, we need to keep this one open for important weather emergency updates and warnings!!!! Let's stay on course here guys...only hurricane updates need to be posted on here......We have to remember the danger we could be in....Lets hope for the best, but I am pessimistic at this point...lets remember to all stay calm and although it looks like most of us will escape the hurricane's fury, we have to remember what they are capable of doing.....hang in there and always remember! :thumbsup: :D :D :D :p

Phil C

07-19-2005, 09:52 AM

How can Bandera be worried being so far from the coast? :)

Maroon87

07-19-2005, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Phil C
Maroon and footballgal are young! I remember the same thing happened to Javelina stadium in 1967 when Beulah hit. It blew down the lights and we had to have all our Kingsville games during the day. It was kind of cool having daytime games. They really had a great game against Southwest Texas State (Texas State) the last game of the year. Southwest Texas Stage was ranked No. 1 and we were No. 3 or No.4 in the polls in the last game of the year. We (Texas A&I) kicked a field goal in the last 2 minutes to win a thriller 23 to 21. A great win indeed.

The guy that kicked the field goal was John Kardow. I used to see him quite a bit when I was going to school there. He was VP of Kleberg FNB, I believe. My earliest memories are of being huddled in our house in CC during Hurricane Celia in 1970. My parents told me when I got older that I was upset during Celia because they wouldn't let me go outside to play football. I was 2, so the addiction obviously started young.:D Fitting that the first memory of a CC native is of a hurricane.

Bandera YaYa

07-19-2005, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by Phil C
How can Bandera be worried being so far from the coast? :) hahahahahahahaha...... :p :D

GreenMonster

07-19-2005, 04:57 PM

ttt

footballgal

07-19-2005, 05:13 PM

Real Time Satellite Imagery
of Emily (http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT/float-ir4-loop.html)
(click "County" & "Trop Fcst Pts" for better imagery)

Hurricane Emily Public Advisory (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT5%2Bshtml/120233.shtml)
(Next update is at 6:00pm, then at 8:00pm - refresh to get update)

noaa.gov (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml)

My bosses are still at "post command" but they let us some of leave at 2:00pm this afternoon. We are already getting spurts of strong winds and heavy rain in the mid-valley and expect much more too come. :(

footballgal

07-19-2005, 05:23 PM

Just saw on the local news that the hurricane has been upgrde to a category 3, winds are now at 115mph.

I hope my hubby comes home soon, has to stay at his work as late as possible, and his been there since early this morning. My main concern right now is flooding, since this area tends to flood easily with all the water canals in the area.