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« on: August 25, 2017, 05:12:37 PM »
« edited: August 31, 2017, 12:27:00 PM by Crumpets »
It seems a bit tacky to discuss the storm in the "how will Trump respond" tread, so I thought I'd make a different one where we can discuss non-political issues, such as current forecasts and events, and we can continue with discussions on FEMA and statements from the administration in the other thread.
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« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2017, 05:20:02 PM »
There were radar reports of winds at 145 MPH
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2017, 05:24:32 PM »
My thoughts go out to all of you who are in affected areas. Be safe and prepare for what comes in your way.
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2017, 05:34:53 PM »
Quote from: Crumpets on August 25, 2017, 05:12:37 PM
It seems a bit tacky to discuss the storm in the "how will Trump respond" tread, so I thought I'd make a different one where we can discuss non-political issues, such as current forecasts and events, and we can continue with discussions on FEMA and statements from the administration in the other thread.
Thanks for creating this thread. I mention the same concerns over in the other thread. This is a major storm that is seriously threatening lives and people over there are worrying about politics. Like seriously guys
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2017, 06:03:40 PM »
Harvey upgraded to a Cat 4 storm.
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« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2017, 06:06:27 PM »
It isn't too from from landfall, it just became a category 4, there have already been tornadoes formed, and this is just the beginning of what looks to be a week long storm.
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« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2017, 06:11:17 PM »
That eye just looks better and better with each frame. Really terrified of what's gonna happen to everyone down in Texas. This could be the first category 4 to hit since Hurricane Charlie in 2004. If you don't know how bad it was look at the pictures from punta gorda. It blasted buildings apart
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2017, 06:14:08 PM »
Well this is going to be a long week.
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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2017, 06:14:13 PM »
Holy sh*t it could potentially become a Category 5 if it keeps moving slowly.
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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2017, 06:23:44 PM »
Quote from: Devout Centrist on August 25, 2017, 06:14:13 PM
Holy sh*t it could potentially become a Category 5 if it keeps moving slowly.
If it had a little bit more time, then yeah cat 5 for certain. coastal Texas is f@*ked rn. its going to look like the biblical flood out there in a few hours.
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2017, 06:27:29 PM »
Quote from: Devout Centrist on August 25, 2017, 06:14:13 PM
Holy sh*t it could potentially become a Category 5 if it keeps moving slowly.

Highly unlikely. It just now reached Category 4 status, it has only about 5 hours remaining before landfall, and the pressure isn't dropping as rapidly now. Aside from that, Texas is fortunate that it's making landfall in a low-population area. But the worst affects from this storm will unquestionably be the rainfall, which could reach unimaginable levels.
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2017, 09:04:56 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2017, 09:06:48 PM »
someone on fb is livestreaming it

It's horrifying.

https://www.facebook.com/wxchasing/videos/521430981521870/?hc_ref=ART_NiHJnqGpV68uKcujmpy_ueAfyD5xjQcYLSON6TmFbp-Dj0LHgHHBOeVeQ3xvQTQ
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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2017, 09:14:41 PM »
How likely is it to become Category 5?
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« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2017, 09:17:08 PM »
Quote from: Daniel909012 on August 25, 2017, 09:14:41 PM
How likely is it to become Category 5?
It won't. It's already ashore.
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« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2017, 09:22:41 PM »

It technically hasn't made landfall yet.
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« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2017, 09:25:22 PM »
just now 939mb central pressure found on Recon mission, storm is still strengthening.
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« Reply #17 on: August 25, 2017, 09:28:13 PM »
Port Aransas is SCREWED
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« Reply #18 on: August 25, 2017, 09:28:40 PM »
The storm has officially stalled with the eye still out in open waters, pressure continues to fall indicating intensification still occurring.
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« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2017, 09:29:36 PM »

The eyewall has, not the gemometric center. In any case, there's no chance it will strengthen to a 5.
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« Reply #20 on: August 25, 2017, 09:32:03 PM »
Jeff on his livestream just recorded a 937mb central pressure at surface.
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« Reply #21 on: August 25, 2017, 09:47:48 PM »
Quote from: Delegate #TheShadowyAbyss on August 25, 2017, 09:32:03 PM
Jeff on his livestream just recorded a 937mb central pressure at surface.
Building legitimately exploded around him then the pieces flew away. I've never seen a storm like this that wasn't a tornado. Really hoping there's nobody in Rockport or all of Aransas county for that matter
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« Reply #22 on: August 25, 2017, 10:21:55 PM »
Looks like it just made landfall with 130 MPH winds.
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« Reply #23 on: August 26, 2017, 03:03:28 AM »
Quote from: Singletxguyforfun on August 25, 2017, 09:47:48 PM
Quote from: Delegate #TheShadowyAbyss on August 25, 2017, 09:32:03 PM
Jeff on his livestream just recorded a 937mb central pressure at surface.
Building legitimately exploded around him then the pieces flew away. I've never seen a storm like this that wasn't a tornado. Really hoping there's nobody in Rockport or all of Aransas county for that matter

The fire chief in Rockport (Aransas County's county seat) said 65% evacuated if I'm recalling correctly.

I don't know how many tornadoes the average hurricane produces but there have been a lot of warnings from NWS for areas all up and down the coast on the Reuters feed this evening.
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« Reply #24 on: August 26, 2017, 03:15:01 AM »
Are such summer storms common in the US?
Anyway, I really hope it won't cause too much damage and everyone stays safe.
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