MrNylon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Any one here watching Tropical Storm Isaac? I was hoping the Mountains in Cuba would have taken it out. That didn't happen. I'm glad I'm on the southeast side of FL for this one. If any one is in Isaac's way, stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I'm in Alabam and now they say it's headed straight for Mobile, but I'm in north Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrNylon Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 .................. WOW! It's great!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks like Hurricane Isaac now. Growing up in New Orleans, I don't take a storm serious unless it's 100+ mph. So we'll see. Katrina was raw, but that was then, etc. We'll see what's up tomorrow around dinnertime. My gut sez it's ill-defined, poorly formed. Katrina had a pissed-off eye early on, and was well-structured in addition to stewing in an uncommonly hot Gulf. Nonetheless, handle your business Gulf Coasters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 S.E. FL, still getting some squall lines moving through the area from Isaac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 We've been in an extreme draught here in the midwest all summer and are looking forward to Isaac parking up here and dumping some rain. Come on Isaac...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 If you are in Isaac's path please be safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Growing up in South East Florida, I've been in a number of them. I know to live in a well constructed home, and NOT one with an asphalt shingle roof, and on higher ground. I know to store food and water and keep the generator in working order with a supply of fuel. I know that in other than a freak storm like Andrew (that spawned many tornadoes) taking the correct precautions and choosing your home wisely makes them very survivable. And I know that when I was a child and a young adult, they were fun (I still remember a week long "hurricane" party in an apartment complex near the University of Miami that we nicknamed "The Zoo" because of the animals that lived there). And I know that now that I'm grown up and have to put the storm awnings down, the storm panels up, and clean up when it's done, a hurricane is a major PITA. I'm glad it veered west and missed me, and wish the best of luck to those in it's path. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 My daughter is not evacuating New Orleans. Needless to say, her mother and I are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 My first South Florida Hurricane was Donna in 1960, when I was 7 years old. They surely aren't any fun. I didn't like them then, don't like them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The highest point in Florida is Britton Point, 345 ft above sea level, it must get crowded up there some times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I was hoping the Mountains in Cuba would have taken it out. That didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brundaddy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Mountains disrupt storms. That's why climates are sometimes drastically different on opposite sides of a mountain range. Isaac is downgraded to Category 1. I bet you my left nut it will fizzle out even more. I suspect mega news channels are bummed that they'll be deprived of a spookier storyline. Anybody riding out the storm only has to worry if they'll run out of booze, cigarettes, and gas. Probably in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Mountains disrupt storms. That's why climates are sometimes drastically different on opposite sides of a mountain range. Isaac is downgraded to Category 1. I bet you my left nut it will fizzle out even more. I suspect mega news channels are bummed that they'll be deprived of a spookier storyline. Anybody riding out the storm only has to worry if they'll run out of booze, cigarettes, and gas. Probably in that order. Got it. It's the whole principle that hurricanes gain power over open water and dissipate over land masses. Wasn't sure if this was some meteorological phenomenon or wanting of destruction to some island nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killatine Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 The highest point in Florida is Britton Point, 345 ft above sea level, it must get crowded up there some times! The highest point in Fl for me was that AC/DC concert at the sportatorium! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 The highest point in Fl for me was that AC/DC concert at the sportatorium! I was at The Hollywood Sportatorium quite a bit when it was there. I remember when the Sportatorium, and the Speedway opened on Hollywood Blvd. out there on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 I was hoping the Mountains in Cuba would have taken it out. That didn't happen. The mountains on the East side of Cuba have some 10,000 foot high peaks. Tropical storms don't do well interacting with them. The mountains can disrupt the energy in the higher winds of the central circulation of the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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