Issac is now a Category 1 Hurricane
Squalls with winds of 25 mph, gusty, and lots of rain were supposed to be here around noon. At 3 pm, we had very light sprinkles with no wind.
Wind gusts picked up around 4 PM, but now (5PM) the gusts are only 6 mph. Dipshits at weather.com tell me wind is now 36 mph. Wunderground now shows a very pretty and well-formed spiral of hurricane rains centered around the little dangling thingie on the SE tip of Louisiana. I always think of a clitoris or an uvula whenever I look at the state map. The eye of the hurricane is just a tad SE of that tip.
Weather.com predicts winds will peak at 62 mph at 4 AM.
By Thursday night, chance of rain 60%, wind S at 13 mph, so the gloom and doom should be about over by then.
Looks ike Friday may be a washout, but just rain ith no heavy winds. Saturday night is predicted to be OK.
I suspect whether Southern Decadence Weekend is a bomb or not financially will depend on if the airport will be open again on Thursday. The weekend is still ON and the website feels all will be OK.
Below the cut are lots of pretty pics from weather.com. No idea if the images will vanish once the storm is over and the web page gets retired.
Hurricane Isaac will continue to pound the northern Gulf Coast with storm surge flooding, heavy rainfall, strong winds and an isolated tornado threat into Thursday.
Hurricane warnings continue for portions of the northern Gulf Coast from east of Morgan City, La. to the Mississippi/Alabama border. This includes New Orleans and Biloxi. Hurricane watches are posted as far west as Intracoastal City, La. In addition, a number of tropical storm warnings are in effect. For detailed maps of current watches and warnings, scroll down on this page.
You can find a detailed look at the Gulf Coast storm surge, wind and flooding threats by clicking on this link and you can ensure you know which friends may be in harms way through our My Friends Weather tool.
(MORE: Live updates and analysis on Isaac)
Projected Path Tropical Storm Isaac
If peak storm surge occurs at high tide, peak water levels above ground could reach the following depths as Isaac moves by:
- Southeast Louisiana, Miss. coasts: 6-12 feet
- Alabama coast: 4-8 feet
- South-central Louisiana: 3-6 feet
- Western Florida Panhandle: 3-6 feet
(MAP: Storm surge forecast)
Isaac will only move slowly inland, resulting in widespread rainfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches in portions Louisiana, far southwest Alabama, southern Mississippi and southern Arkansas. Near the immediate Gulf Coast, storm totals of 12 to 20 inches are possible. As a result, flooding is likely.
(MORE: Isaac a major flood threat)
The persistent strong winds from Isaac will likely cause tree damage and power outages, particularly in Louisiana and Mississippi.
(MAP: Power outage potential)
Hurricane threat index, current information, satellite imagery, watches/warnings and computer model track graphics are below.
(TRACK ISAAC: Interactive hurricane tracker)
View more expert analysis from Senior Meteorologist Stu Ostro at our Tropical Update article.
Radar
Current Radar
The latest radar imagery is shown to the left. You can also select interactive radar and see how much rainfall has fallen in the last 24 hours using the links below.
- Animated Radar Loop
- Interactive Radar Loop
- 24-Hour Rainfall Totals
Current Winds
Current Winds and Wave Heights
Darker blue and purple shaded locations are experiencing the strongest winds. Hourly wind gusts are also plotted on the map. You can access a graphic showing the current wave heights using the second link below.
- Current Winds
- Current Wave Heights
Isaac Threat Index
Isaac Threat Index
Portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast are now in "Action" status (red shading). The risk of impact is sufficiently high that preparations should have been completed by now.
Storm Information
Storm Information
So, where exactly is the cyclone's center located now? If you're plotting the storm along with us, you can view the current information map to get the latitude/longitude coordinates, distance away from the nearest land location, maximum sustained winds and central pressure (measured in millibars).
- Enlarge Map
Satellite
Enhanced Satellite
How does the system look on satellite imagery? Click on "enhanced" satellite imagery, to see how "cold" the cloud tops are. Brighter oranges and reds shadings concentrated near the center of circulation signify a healthy tropical cyclone.
- Enhanced Satellite Loop
- Interactive Satellite Loop
- Visible Satellite Loop
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watches
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watches
A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions, with sustained winds from 39 to 73 mph, are possible in your area within the next 48 hours. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions, with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher, are possible in your area within 48 hours.
- Enlarge Map
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warnings
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warnings
A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the specified area in the next 36 hours. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the specified area in 36 hours or less.
- Enlarge Map
Model Tracks
Computer Model Tracks
Various computer forecast model tracks of the cyclone over the next 5 days. A tight clustering of tracks signifies higher confidence. More spread out tracks signify greater uncertainty. These are for guidance only and do not communicate any information on forecast intensity. Some models may not be shown. For the official forecast, including track and intensity, see our forecast path.
http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/atlantic-depression-storm-nine-20120817
Wind gusts picked up around 4 PM, but now (5PM) the gusts are only 6 mph. Dipshits at weather.com tell me wind is now 36 mph. Wunderground now shows a very pretty and well-formed spiral of hurricane rains centered around the little dangling thingie on the SE tip of Louisiana. I always think of a clitoris or an uvula whenever I look at the state map. The eye of the hurricane is just a tad SE of that tip.
Weather.com predicts winds will peak at 62 mph at 4 AM.
By Thursday night, chance of rain 60%, wind S at 13 mph, so the gloom and doom should be about over by then.
Looks ike Friday may be a washout, but just rain ith no heavy winds. Saturday night is predicted to be OK.
I suspect whether Southern Decadence Weekend is a bomb or not financially will depend on if the airport will be open again on Thursday. The weekend is still ON and the website feels all will be OK.
Below the cut are lots of pretty pics from weather.com. No idea if the images will vanish once the storm is over and the web page gets retired.
Hurricane Isaac will continue to pound the northern Gulf Coast with storm surge flooding, heavy rainfall, strong winds and an isolated tornado threat into Thursday.
Hurricane warnings continue for portions of the northern Gulf Coast from east of Morgan City, La. to the Mississippi/Alabama border. This includes New Orleans and Biloxi. Hurricane watches are posted as far west as Intracoastal City, La. In addition, a number of tropical storm warnings are in effect. For detailed maps of current watches and warnings, scroll down on this page.
You can find a detailed look at the Gulf Coast storm surge, wind and flooding threats by clicking on this link and you can ensure you know which friends may be in harms way through our My Friends Weather tool.
(MORE: Live updates and analysis on Isaac)
Projected Path Tropical Storm Isaac
If peak storm surge occurs at high tide, peak water levels above ground could reach the following depths as Isaac moves by:
- Southeast Louisiana, Miss. coasts: 6-12 feet
- Alabama coast: 4-8 feet
- South-central Louisiana: 3-6 feet
- Western Florida Panhandle: 3-6 feet
(MAP: Storm surge forecast)
Isaac will only move slowly inland, resulting in widespread rainfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches in portions Louisiana, far southwest Alabama, southern Mississippi and southern Arkansas. Near the immediate Gulf Coast, storm totals of 12 to 20 inches are possible. As a result, flooding is likely.
(MORE: Isaac a major flood threat)
The persistent strong winds from Isaac will likely cause tree damage and power outages, particularly in Louisiana and Mississippi.
(MAP: Power outage potential)
Hurricane threat index, current information, satellite imagery, watches/warnings and computer model track graphics are below.
(TRACK ISAAC: Interactive hurricane tracker)
View more expert analysis from Senior Meteorologist Stu Ostro at our Tropical Update article.
Radar
Current Radar
The latest radar imagery is shown to the left. You can also select interactive radar and see how much rainfall has fallen in the last 24 hours using the links below.
- Animated Radar Loop
- Interactive Radar Loop
- 24-Hour Rainfall Totals
Current Winds
Current Winds and Wave Heights
Darker blue and purple shaded locations are experiencing the strongest winds. Hourly wind gusts are also plotted on the map. You can access a graphic showing the current wave heights using the second link below.
- Current Winds
- Current Wave Heights
Isaac Threat Index
Isaac Threat Index
Portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast are now in "Action" status (red shading). The risk of impact is sufficiently high that preparations should have been completed by now.
Storm Information
Storm Information
So, where exactly is the cyclone's center located now? If you're plotting the storm along with us, you can view the current information map to get the latitude/longitude coordinates, distance away from the nearest land location, maximum sustained winds and central pressure (measured in millibars).
- Enlarge Map
Satellite
Enhanced Satellite
How does the system look on satellite imagery? Click on "enhanced" satellite imagery, to see how "cold" the cloud tops are. Brighter oranges and reds shadings concentrated near the center of circulation signify a healthy tropical cyclone.
- Enhanced Satellite Loop
- Interactive Satellite Loop
- Visible Satellite Loop
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watches
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watches
A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions, with sustained winds from 39 to 73 mph, are possible in your area within the next 48 hours. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions, with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher, are possible in your area within 48 hours.
- Enlarge Map
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warnings
Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warnings
A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the specified area in the next 36 hours. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the specified area in 36 hours or less.
- Enlarge Map
Model Tracks
Computer Model Tracks
Various computer forecast model tracks of the cyclone over the next 5 days. A tight clustering of tracks signifies higher confidence. More spread out tracks signify greater uncertainty. These are for guidance only and do not communicate any information on forecast intensity. Some models may not be shown. For the official forecast, including track and intensity, see our forecast path.
http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/atlantic-depression-storm-nine-20120817