Tom O'fury
Notorious Pirate
It's gonna hit us here in San Antonio but will only be a tropical storm by the time it gets here. It's time to party!!! Woot! HURRICANE PARTY!
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Hurricane Harvey
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Jacksharkben
Notorious Pirate
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WTNT34 KNHC 252054
TCPAT4
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Hurricane Harvey Advisory Number 22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092017
400 PM CDT Fri Aug 25 2017
...MAJOR HURRICANE HARVEY BEARING DOWN ON THE TEXAS COAST...
...CATASTROPHIC FLOODING EXPECTED DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL AND STORM
SURGE...
SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...27.5N 96.5W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM ESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
ABOUT 60 MI...100 KM S OF PORT OCONNOR TEXAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...941 MB...27.79 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued south of Port
Mansfield, Texas.
The Storm Surge Watch has been discontinued south of Port
Mansfield, Texas.
The government of Mexico has discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch
north of Boca de Catan.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Port Mansfield to High Island Texas
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Port Mansfield to Sargent Texas
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* North of Sargent to High Island Texas
A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening
inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline in the
indicated locations. For a depiction of areas at risk, please see
the National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic,
available at hurricanes.gov. This is a life-threatening situation.
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next few
hours. Preparations to protect life and property should already be
complete.
Interests in southwestern Louisiana should continue to monitor the
progress of this system.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Harvey was located
by aircraft reconnaissance aircraft and NOAA Doppler radar near
latitude 27.5 North, longitude 96.5 West. Harvey is moving toward
the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), but its forward speed is
expected to decrease significantly during the next couple of days.
On the forecast track, Harvey will make landfall on the middle Texas
coast tonight or early Saturday. Harvey is then likely to meander
near or just inland of the middle Texas coast through the weekend.
Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate
that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph
(205 km/h) with higher gusts. Harvey is a category 3 hurricane on
the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional
strengthening is possible before Harvey makes landfall overnight.
Weakening is then expected over the weekend while the center moves
inland over Texas.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140
miles (220 km). A station at Aransas Pass, Texas, recently
reported a sustained wind 56 mph and a gust to 71 mph.
The minimum central pressure based on aircraft reconnaissance data
is 941 mb (27.79 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL: Harvey is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
15 to 30 inches and isolated maximum amounts of 40 inches over the
middle and upper Texas coast through next Wednesday. During the same
time period Harvey is expected to produce total rain accumulations
of 5 to 15 inches in far south Texas and the Texas Hill Country over
through southwest and central Louisiana. Rainfall of this magnitude
will cause catastrophic and life-threatening flooding.
STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the
tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by
rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water is
expected to reach the following heights above ground if the peak
surge occurs at the time of high tide...
N Entrance Padre Island Natl Seashore to Sargent...6 to 12 ft
Sargent to Jamaica Beach...5 to 8 ft
Port Mansfield to N Entrance Padre Island Natl Seashore...3 to 5 ft
Jamaica Beach to High Island...2 to 4 ft
Mouth of the Rio Grande to Port Mansfield...1 to 3 ft
High Island to Morgan City...1 to 3 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to
the northeast of the landfall location, where the surge will be
accompanied by large and destructive waves. Surge-related flooding
depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and
can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to
your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather
Service forecast office.
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are occurring in portions of
the hurricane and tropical storm warning areas, and hurricane
conditions are expected to begin within the hurricane warning area
in the next few hours. Tropical storm conditions are likely to
persist along portions of the coast through at least Sunday.
SURF: Swells generated by Harvey are affecting the Texas,
Louisiana, and northeast Mexico coasts. These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.
TORNADOES: A few tornadoes are possible through Saturday near the
middle and upper Texas coast into far southwestern Louisiana.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 700 PM CDT.
Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.
$$
Forecaster Berg
They now say it is a hurricane 4 so plz take care of your family and get out.
WTNT34 KNHC 252054
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Hurricane Harvey Advisory Number 22
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL092017
400 PM CDT Fri Aug 25 2017
...MAJOR HURRICANE HARVEY BEARING DOWN ON THE TEXAS COAST...
...CATASTROPHIC FLOODING EXPECTED DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL AND STORM
SURGE...
SUMMARY OF 400 PM CDT...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...27.5N 96.5W
ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM ESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS
ABOUT 60 MI...100 KM S OF PORT OCONNOR TEXAS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...941 MB...27.79 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Tropical Storm Warning has been discontinued south of Port
Mansfield, Texas.
The Storm Surge Watch has been discontinued south of Port
Mansfield, Texas.
The government of Mexico has discontinued the Tropical Storm Watch
north of Boca de Catan.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...
* Port Mansfield to High Island Texas
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for...
* Port Mansfield to Sargent Texas
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* North of Sargent to High Island Texas
A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening
inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline in the
indicated locations. For a depiction of areas at risk, please see
the National Weather Service Storm Surge Watch/Warning Graphic,
available at hurricanes.gov. This is a life-threatening situation.
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next few
hours. Preparations to protect life and property should already be
complete.
Interests in southwestern Louisiana should continue to monitor the
progress of this system.
For storm information specific to your area, including possible
inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your
local National Weather Service forecast office.
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
------------------------------
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Harvey was located
by aircraft reconnaissance aircraft and NOAA Doppler radar near
latitude 27.5 North, longitude 96.5 West. Harvey is moving toward
the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h), but its forward speed is
expected to decrease significantly during the next couple of days.
On the forecast track, Harvey will make landfall on the middle Texas
coast tonight or early Saturday. Harvey is then likely to meander
near or just inland of the middle Texas coast through the weekend.
Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate
that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 125 mph
(205 km/h) with higher gusts. Harvey is a category 3 hurricane on
the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional
strengthening is possible before Harvey makes landfall overnight.
Weakening is then expected over the weekend while the center moves
inland over Texas.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140
miles (220 km). A station at Aransas Pass, Texas, recently
reported a sustained wind 56 mph and a gust to 71 mph.
The minimum central pressure based on aircraft reconnaissance data
is 941 mb (27.79 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL: Harvey is expected to produce total rain accumulations of
15 to 30 inches and isolated maximum amounts of 40 inches over the
middle and upper Texas coast through next Wednesday. During the same
time period Harvey is expected to produce total rain accumulations
of 5 to 15 inches in far south Texas and the Texas Hill Country over
through southwest and central Louisiana. Rainfall of this magnitude
will cause catastrophic and life-threatening flooding.
STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the
tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by
rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water is
expected to reach the following heights above ground if the peak
surge occurs at the time of high tide...
N Entrance Padre Island Natl Seashore to Sargent...6 to 12 ft
Sargent to Jamaica Beach...5 to 8 ft
Port Mansfield to N Entrance Padre Island Natl Seashore...3 to 5 ft
Jamaica Beach to High Island...2 to 4 ft
Mouth of the Rio Grande to Port Mansfield...1 to 3 ft
High Island to Morgan City...1 to 3 ft
The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to
the northeast of the landfall location, where the surge will be
accompanied by large and destructive waves. Surge-related flooding
depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and
can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to
your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather
Service forecast office.
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are occurring in portions of
the hurricane and tropical storm warning areas, and hurricane
conditions are expected to begin within the hurricane warning area
in the next few hours. Tropical storm conditions are likely to
persist along portions of the coast through at least Sunday.
SURF: Swells generated by Harvey are affecting the Texas,
Louisiana, and northeast Mexico coasts. These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.
TORNADOES: A few tornadoes are possible through Saturday near the
middle and upper Texas coast into far southwestern Louisiana.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next intermediate advisory at 700 PM CDT.
Next complete advisory at 1000 PM CDT.
$$
Forecaster Berg
They now say it is a hurricane 4 so plz take care of your family and get out.
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Stay safe all those in Harvey's path.
Driftarr
Wanted Pirate
Still here! The storm is now a category 4, it makes landfall within hours, just bunkering down for the night. Winds have picked up and most of the city is out of power, it hasn't even hit us yet, just the outer bands.
Staying optimistic though, we live on a different power grid and have high ground. Plus got a nice flat-bottom boat for search n' rescue later ;P
Staying optimistic though, we live on a different power grid and have high ground. Plus got a nice flat-bottom boat for search n' rescue later ;P
xlstokedlx
Dockworker
Hey folks, I made a simple website with the live news streams from the top 3 channels as well as links to the related websites. Free to use and share. no signup. just go to: https://tinyurl.com/harveyhurricane
Jack Hexskull
Notorious Pirate
Update: Houston has been hit by outer bands of the hurricane. We still have power but the wind has been constant and rain is off and on. More rain is definitely on the way and is most likely even heavier. Just got an alert on my phone stating a tornado warning was issued for my county until tomorrow at 2 PM. No flooding yet around my area since the rain hasn't been constant yet.
According to this weather map, we are expected to receive 24+ inches of rain through Wednesday.
There is a high pressure system pushing the hurricane up through the Gulf and along the Texas coast and a low pressure system pushing back at it coming from the North. Because of this, the storm is supposed to stall out over Texas and just pour rain constantly.
We have definitely not received the blow of the storm like areas down by Corpus Christi or Stockport have. They were directly in the path of the hurricane and were hit with the powerful inner eye wall of the storm.
The governor of Texas has issued a statement telling residents of Corpus, Rockport, and areas surrounding to write their name and social security number on their forearms so it would be easier to identify bodies. That just gives you an idea of how badly they were hit.
To close this out, I would like to give my thoughts and prayers out to others stuck in this situation like myself.
I will continue to give updates throughout the week, and hopefully other will aswell.
There is a high pressure system pushing the hurricane up through the Gulf and along the Texas coast and a low pressure system pushing back at it coming from the North. Because of this, the storm is supposed to stall out over Texas and just pour rain constantly.
We have definitely not received the blow of the storm like areas down by Corpus Christi or Stockport have. They were directly in the path of the hurricane and were hit with the powerful inner eye wall of the storm.
The governor of Texas has issued a statement telling residents of Corpus, Rockport, and areas surrounding to write their name and social security number on their forearms so it would be easier to identify bodies. That just gives you an idea of how badly they were hit.
To close this out, I would like to give my thoughts and prayers out to others stuck in this situation like myself.
I will continue to give updates throughout the week, and hopefully other will aswell.
Jack Firesteel
Pirate Master
I never have experienced any weather more severe my whole life than a gusty thunderstorm up here in Michigan, so I cant even begin to imagine what it must be like going through a storm of this magnitude and ferocity. May our hearts be with everyone who is braving this storm.
I hope for those being hit in Texas that there are as many happy endings to this ordeal as possible. You all who stayed instead of evacuating are a lot braver than I am. Stay Safe, everyone.
I hope for those being hit in Texas that there are as many happy endings to this ordeal as possible. You all who stayed instead of evacuating are a lot braver than I am. Stay Safe, everyone.
Jack Hexskull
Notorious Pirate
Decided to take a five minute walk down to the bayou that runs through downtown. I've included a before picture and 2 after pictures of the same general area to compare.
Houston has received an immense amount of rain since yesterday. Tons of homes have been flooded, roads have collapsed, but the city of Houston has come together to help each other. People have gotten boats to rescue people from their flooded houses and cars.
Luckily my home/neighborhood has not yet been flooded, but our street is flooding. Many other neighborhoods around the city have not been as fortunate as us. It is raining hard now and will continue to throughout the day.
I hope everyone stays safe. Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone stuck in the same situation.
Here are the pictures of the bayou.
Before:
After:
Houston has received an immense amount of rain since yesterday. Tons of homes have been flooded, roads have collapsed, but the city of Houston has come together to help each other. People have gotten boats to rescue people from their flooded houses and cars.
Luckily my home/neighborhood has not yet been flooded, but our street is flooding. Many other neighborhoods around the city have not been as fortunate as us. It is raining hard now and will continue to throughout the day.
I hope everyone stays safe. Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone stuck in the same situation.
Here are the pictures of the bayou.
Before:
After:
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Driftarr
Wanted Pirate
The brunt of the storm seems to have passed. Yesterday morning at 1am we lost power and at 5:30am the eye hit us and we had about 9 hours of 130mph winds. We lost several huge trees and a building collapsed on my property. Our house sustained minimal damage besides water leaking.
We aren't worried much about the winds anymore but the flooding is insane, and will probably continue to get worse into the new week as a dam about 160 miles upstream is opening to prevent flooding for them, meaning we will experience major flooding on top of what we currently have.
I have no clue because we aren't hearing anything about what's happening out there, but I've heard of multiple building fires, and a storm shelter collapsing.
Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers. We still have no power and cellular data is down in most places, but I'll continue to give updates when I can..
We aren't worried much about the winds anymore but the flooding is insane, and will probably continue to get worse into the new week as a dam about 160 miles upstream is opening to prevent flooding for them, meaning we will experience major flooding on top of what we currently have.
I have no clue because we aren't hearing anything about what's happening out there, but I've heard of multiple building fires, and a storm shelter collapsing.
Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers. We still have no power and cellular data is down in most places, but I'll continue to give updates when I can..
Remington
Notorious Pirate
Thank you SO much for the update. I continue to hold you and those affected in my prayers. 'Things' can be replaced. You can not... And I look forward to enjoying your presence here in the game and in the forums. I'm so happy to hear that you have weathered the worst of it and are okay. Stay safe, stay calm, stay smart and thank you again for the update! - hugs - Please continue to give updates as you can.
Remington
Notorious Pirate
Thank you for checking in my friend! I appreciate the update and am delighted to hear that you are okay. Continuing to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I appreciate you Jack
Remington
Notorious Pirate
Joan, would LOVE to hear an update from you! Give a shout out as soon as you can!
Tom O'fury
Notorious Pirate
Hoping it all gets better over there soon! I'll probably be headed that way Monday or Tuesday to help with disaster relief.
Jacksharkben
Notorious Pirate
Sky Kiwi
Pirate Master
TheRealAblert
Wanted Pirate
Prayers for you guys, your families, and your homes. Hope you are all doing well! Stay strong!