Hurricane Ike targets Subsim (Texas) - Page 3

vois2 · 09-10-08, 10:38 PM

It looks like this thing will make landfall within spitting distance of Galveston on either side ... and yet am I correct in my understanding that Galveston Island is *NOT* being evacated?

I don't know where Neal is exactly but he's probably closer in to Houston proper.

I'm no emergency modeler but I am thinking ... low-lying coastal island ... Cat 4 washing up very nearby ... not good for the dogs and the cats and the toddlers living on that island.

Well, hopefully the residents won't shoot firearms at the rescue helicopters landing on the island after the storm passes.

Onkel Neal · 09-10-08, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by geetrue

Looks like saturday morning early am around corpus christi way:

That's not Corpus, that's Freeport!

Stealth Hunter · 09-10-08, 11:24 PM

Well, by that map I'm still buggered (follow the red line on the first one).

Onkel Neal · 09-11-08, 01:40 AM

By gosh, the Terminator is sending help.

elanaiba · 09-11-08, 04:37 AM

Good luck, Neal and the Texas gang.

sonar732 · 09-11-08, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vois2

It looks like this thing will make landfall within spitting distance of Galveston on either side ... and yet am I correct in my understanding that Galveston Island is *NOT* being evacated?

I don't know where Neal is exactly but he's probably closer in to Houston proper.

I'm no emergency modeler but I am thinking ... low-lying coastal island ... Cat 4 washing up very nearby ... not good for the dogs and the cats and the toddlers living on that island.

Well, hopefully the residents won't shoot firearms at the rescue helicopters landing on the island after the storm passes.

They are under mandatory evacuations now.

sonar732 · 09-11-08, 08:33 AM

Various webcams from the Texas Gulf Coast...

Current "surf cam" from Freeport, TX

Various Houston Street Cams--A TON OF THEM

Various other webcams in Houston

A few Galveston webcams...almost forgot a Seawolf Park webcam

A few Corpus Cristy Webcams and here.

sonar732 · 09-11-08, 08:55 AM

Last WW3 Wave information from the US Navy...

36h

48h

Keep in mind to watch Buoy 42001 also.

Conditions as of 7:50 CDT...

Wind Direction Wind Direction (WDIR): NNE ( 20 deg true )
Wind Speed Wind Speed (WSPD): 40.8 kts
Wind Gust Wind Gust (GST): 52.4 kts
Wave Height Wave Height (WVHT): 24.9 ft
Dominant Wave Period Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 14 sec
Average Period Average Period (APD): 9.2 sec
Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.30 in
Pressure Tendency Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.10 in ( Falling Rapidly )
Air Temperature Air Temperature (ATMP): 82.9 °F
Water Temperature Water Temperature (WTMP): 84.4 °F
Dew Point Dew Point (DEWP): 75.0 °F
Heat Index Heat Index (HEAT): 90.3 °F

sonar732 · 09-11-08, 09:02 AM

A good weather blog from Jesse Ferrell at Accuweather.com with loads of information besides forecast.

Onkel Neal · 09-11-08, 10:27 AM

As of now, Hurricane Ike is headed directly to my region.

Storm Pulse for Ike

Well, the good thing is traffic is getting heavy but has not reached gridlock (yet). The folks who live on the coast are evacuating now. I've filled up my camping water cans, boarded up the exposed windows, and will be grilling steaks tonight. Hurricane Ike is slated to visit tomorrow afternoon/Sat morning.

The Cavalla cam, you can watch the weather here while the connection lasts.

Another good thing, the storm has not strengthed as expected. Maybe it will come in as a Cat 2

My biggest worry, the SUBSIM server sits downtown Houston at the Planet, we had a fire a couple months ago, seems fitting we now have wind and water!

HunterICX · 09-11-08, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

My biggest worry, the SUBSIM server sits downtown Houston at the Planet, we had a fire a couple months ago, seems fitting we now have wind and water!

better start work on Signatures saying ''I survived the SUBSIM Hurricane''

HunterICX

Jimbuna · 09-11-08, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

My biggest worry, the SUBSIM server sits downtown Houston at the Planet, we had a fire a couple months ago, seems fitting we now have wind and water!

better start work on Signatures saying ''I survived the SUBSIM Hurricane''

HunterICX

Ha bloody ha

Neal...I suggest we move the venue to London

Tango589 · 09-11-08, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Neal...I suggest we move the venue to London

YEAH BABY!!!

This would suit me down to the ground!!

I can be there in 20-30 mins on the train!

Also:

Good luck riding out the storm Neal and all others in the area, hope it's not too rough for you.

Oberon · 09-11-08, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tango589

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Neal...I suggest we move the venue to London

YEAH BABY!!!

This would suit me down to the ground!!

I can be there in 20-30 mins on the train!

Also:

Good luck riding out the storm Neal and all others in the area, hope it's not too rough for you.

Is that ten minutes for the train journey and twenty minutes for the delays?

nikimcbee · 09-11-08, 02:55 PM

I trust the external Cavalla cam will be on for all of this.:hmm:

09-10-08, 10:38 PM	#31
vois2 Engineer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southwestern Ohio Posts: 213 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And Galveston is not being evacuated??? It looks like this thing will make landfall within spitting distance of Galveston on either side ... and yet am I correct in my understanding that Galveston Island is NOT being evacated? I don't know where Neal is exactly but he's probably closer in to Houston proper. I'm no emergency modeler but I am thinking ... low-lying coastal island ... Cat 4 washing up very nearby ... not good for the dogs and the cats and the toddlers living on that island. Well, hopefully the residents won't shoot firearms at the rescue helicopters landing on the island after the storm passes. __________________ I donate to Subsim because it is one of the best communities on the Interwebs. Stick around a couple of years, and you will see. You're never far from a friend here. Sunk at location vois22 [at] gmail . com

09-11-08, 01:40 AM	#34
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	By gosh, the Terminator is sending help. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

09-11-08, 04:37 AM	#35
elanaiba Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 1,058 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 3	Good luck, Neal and the Texas gang. __________________ With strength I burn...

09-11-08, 08:33 AM	#37
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Various webcams from the Texas Gulf Coast... Current "surf cam" from Freeport, TX Various Houston Street Cams--A TON OF THEM Various other webcams in Houston A few Galveston webcams...almost forgot a Seawolf Park webcam A few Corpus Cristy Webcams and here. Last edited by Onkel Neal; 09-11-08 at 10:18 AM. Reason: Updated Seawolf webcam link

09-11-08, 09:02 AM	#39
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Weather Blog A good weather blog from Jesse Ferrell at Accuweather.com with loads of information besides forecast.

09-10-08, 11:24 PM	#33
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Well, by that map I'm still buggered (follow the red line on the first one).

09-11-08, 08:55 AM	#38
sonar732 The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central MO Posts: 1,562 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Last WW3 Wave information from the US Navy... 36h 48h Keep in mind to watch Buoy 42001 also. Conditions as of 7:50 CDT... Wind Direction Wind Direction (WDIR): NNE ( 20 deg true ) Wind Speed Wind Speed (WSPD): 40.8 kts Wind Gust Wind Gust (GST): 52.4 kts Wave Height Wave Height (WVHT): 24.9 ft Dominant Wave Period Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 14 sec Average Period Average Period (APD): 9.2 sec Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.30 in Pressure Tendency Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.10 in ( Falling Rapidly ) Air Temperature Air Temperature (ATMP): 82.9 °F Water Temperature Water Temperature (WTMP): 84.4 °F Dew Point Dew Point (DEWP): 75.0 °F Heat Index Heat Index (HEAT): 90.3 °F

09-11-08, 10:27 AM	#40
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	As of now, Hurricane Ike is headed directly to my region. Storm Pulse for Ike Well, the good thing is traffic is getting heavy but has not reached gridlock (yet). The folks who live on the coast are evacuating now. I've filled up my camping water cans, boarded up the exposed windows, and will be grilling steaks tonight. Hurricane Ike is slated to visit tomorrow afternoon/Sat morning. The Cavalla cam, you can watch the weather here while the connection lasts. Another good thing, the storm has not strengthed as expected. Maybe it will come in as a Cat 2 My biggest worry, the SUBSIM server sits downtown Houston at the Planet, we had a fire a couple months ago, seems fitting we now have wind and water! __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

09-11-08, 02:55 PM	#45
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I trust the external Cavalla cam will be on for all of this.:hmm: __________________