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Hunker Down Mode
The most used phase of Hurricane Isaac will be “hunker down mode”, referring to the shelter in place policy that was employed for New Orleans. It will be a good first test for the level and flood control structure improvements … Continue reading
It’s Official: First Landfall
It’s official. Isaac has made landfall in southern Plaquemines Parish near the Southwest Parish. Don’t expect any weakening immediately, as it is over marshy territory. Late report: winds just gusted to 76 mph at Grand Isle. 000 WTNT54 KNHC 282356 … Continue reading
Lots of Information
Hurricane Isaac appears to be about to make landfall near the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River. This is 85 miles southeast of New Oleans. The definition of landfall is when the center of the tropical cyclone crosses the coast. … Continue reading
4 p.m. Update: Isaac Stronger
Isaac is a little stronger. Top winds are now 80 mph. It certainly is better organized than it has ever been. It is over warm water and the shear and dry air have abated a bit. The extra time over … Continue reading
Weather Going Downhill Fast on Alabama/Mississippi Coast
Water is reported over the Mobile Bay Causeway. Eastbound lanes are closed. Wind gust of 51 mph reported at Bankhead Tunnel. Water close to US 90 on the west side of Pass Christian. Highway 90 is closed in Biloxi due … Continue reading
Isaac Now a Hurricane, Water Levels Rising
Isaac is now a hurricane according to data from the Hurricane Hunters. Data from the SFMR instruments onboard the aircraft showed hurricane force winds at the surface. The pressure is down to 975 mb. Water levels are rising along the … Continue reading
10 a.m. Update
Issac is trying unsuccessfully still to become a hurricane. It certainly has a central pressure that would rival any category one hurricane. But that’s not how we keep score in tropical circles. It certainly has flight level winds that you … Continue reading
Isaac Slows Forward Speed, On Verge of Being Hurricane
Isaac remains a strong tropical storm this morning. Top winds are 70 mph. Isaac has an eye, 32 miles in diameter, but it is open on the southwest side. This indicates it is still not well organized, but it is … Continue reading
Isaac Still a Tropical Storm
The 10 p.m. advisory package is in… ———————————————– LOCATION…27.1N 87.0W ABOUT 190 MI…305 KM SE OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ABOUT 255 MI…410 KM SSE OF BILOXI MISSISSIPPI MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…70 MPH…110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 310 DEGREES … Continue reading
A Center Exposed
Isaac is still right on the verge of being classified as a hurricane tonight. But the Hurricane Center has made a good cal so far not upgrading it, yet. Here are the FAST FACTS on the storm at 7 PM: … Continue reading
