HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 What is your goal at this point, Josh? To get to Houma, or what? Gonna chill here until the cyclone passes. I feel safe here. I'll just sleep in the car-- I've done it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott747 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh, man. I'm so enjoying this calm. So nice. I was starting to feel shell-shocked from so many hours of storm-force and hurricane winds. I have the windows open-- listening to the crickets and the ducks quacking. Latest recon fix is just to your WSW by about 5 miles or so. Congrats and major props! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott747 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 300 AM CDT WED AUG 29 2012 CORRECTED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE ...CENTER OF ISAAC MAKES SECOND LANDFALL... REPORTS FROM AN AIR FORCE HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT AND NOAA RADAR INDICATE THAT ISAAC MADE A SECOND LANDFALL ALONG THE COAST OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA JUST WEST OF PORT FOURCHON AROUND 215 AM CDT...0715 UTC...WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS OF 80 MPH...130 KM/H. AT 300 AM CDT...0800 UTC...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE ISAAC WAS ESTIMATED NEAR LATITUDE 29.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 90.4 WEST...OR ABOUT 35 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF HOUMA LOUISIANA...AND ABOUT 60 MILES SOUTH-SOUTHWEST OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA. ISAAC HAS BEGUN TO MOVE WEST-NORTHWESTWARD NEAR 8 MPH...13 KM/H...AND A GENERAL NORTHWESTWARD MOTION AT A SLOWER FORWARD SPEED IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY. A SUSTAINED WIND OF 49 MPH WITH A GUST TO 78 MPH WAS RECENTLY REPORTED AT BOOTHVILLE. SUMMARY OF 300 AM CDT...0800 UTC...INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.2N 90.4W ABOUT 35 MI...55 KM SSE OF HOUMA LOUISIANA ABOUT 60 MI...95 KM SSW OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...969 MB...28.61 INCHES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Bobby Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Please get the PM from me, Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Bobby Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Son of a... the eye is making an attempt to close back up. In other news, levee breach to your east in Plaquemines (sp?) parish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Latest recon fix is just to your WSW by about 5 miles or so. Congrats and major props! Dude, we punched another core!!1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Dude, we punched another core!!1! Good stuff, Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 During the eye, a nurse from the hospital-- a dude-- came up to my car and insisted I come inside. I mean, he insisted, despite my protests (as I didn't want to impose). It's very hospitable of him, and the staff is very nice-- they're all quite chatty. I'm on the N side of the building-- the emergency reception-- which got pounded before. The staff struggled to put the metal cyclone shutters up during the height of the storm, and only managed to get them completely on during the lull. The entire entrance is now sealed except a small utility door, and as I sit inside, I'm hearing the shutters starting to clank again. If the wind comes from the S after the eye, it will be easy to go in and out this door, since I'd be on the downwind side. Of course I'll make a small donation to the hospital-- some small appreciation for their hospitality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U_Thant Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 During the eye, a nurse from the hospital-- a dude-- came up to my car and insisted I come inside. I mean, he insisted, despite my protests (as I didn't want to impose). It's very hospitable of him, and the staff is very nice-- they're all quite chatty. I'm on the N side of the building-- the emergency reception-- which got pounded before. The staff struggled to put the metal cyclone shutters up during the height of the storm, and only managed to get them completely on during the lull. The entire entrance is now sealed except a small utility door, and as I sit inside, I'm hearing the shutters starting to clank again. If the wind comes from the S after the eye, it will be easy to go in and out this door, since I'd be on the downwind side. Of course I'll make a small donation to the hospital-- some small appreciation for their hospitality. It was really nice of them to offer you shelter, too!! Awesome chase!!! Epic win, once again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Bobby Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's very hospitable of him Remember what I said about that Southern hospitality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
left_gulley Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Dude, we punched another core!!1! Great job, as usual......congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well, maybe if there's a subtle way to do that. Otherwise, don't. Trust me. I don't see any harm making a small institutional donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebman Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 During the eye, a nurse from the hospital-- a dude-- came up to my car and insisted I come inside. I mean, he insisted, despite my protests (as I didn't want to impose). It's very hospitable of him, and the staff is very nice-- they're all quite chatty. I'm on the N side of the building-- the emergency reception-- which got pounded before. The staff struggled to put the metal cyclone shutters up during the height of the storm, and only managed to get them completely on during the lull. The entire entrance is now sealed except a small utility door, and as I sit inside, I'm hearing the shutters starting to clank again. If the wind comes from the S after the eye, it will be easy to go in and out this door, since I'd be on the downwind side. Of course I'll make a small donation to the hospital-- some small appreciation for their hospitality. I am really happy that you are safe. Excellent chase coverage Josh! MASSIVE PROPS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Great job again, Josh! Been fun following along - again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil882 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 All this talk about whether or not the Hospital accepts donations is a major aside from what this thread is about... lets get back on topic folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeEffectKing Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats, Josh! 2 for 2 this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Awesome job as usual, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks, everybody-- I really appreciate all these nice remarks. It's almost 6 am and we're still in the eye! We've been in it for a few hours now. It's not totally calm-- winds are blowing 15 or 20 kt-- but it's relatively mellow. Looks like we might get the backside by daylight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott747 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sweet! Last reporting ob (and lowest) from the airport at 970.1 came in around 4:15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sweet! Last reporting ob (and lowest) from the airport at 970.1 came in around 4:15. Hey, what's up? I didn't think you were still up-- thought for sure you were sleeping cuz our mission is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats on another successful chase, Joshypoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Lizard Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandymanColumbusGA Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats on punching another core! Great job for you and everyone involved! : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sweet! Last reporting ob (and lowest) from the airport at 970.1 came in around 4:15. Hey, Scott-- or anyone else-- do you know offhand the highest 1-min wind and gust at KGAO? Curious, because it would most likely reflect what I experienced. I believe the sustained wind was maybe around 50 kt, but for a prolonged period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am19psu Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hey, Scott-- or anyone else-- do you know offhand the highest 1-min wind and gust at KGAO? Curious, because it would most likely reflect what I experienced. I believe the sustained wind was maybe around 50 kt, but for a prolonged period? Looks like 50kts sustained and gusts to 66kts KGAO 290335Z AUTO 35050G65KT 1 1/4SM +RA 24/24 A2905 RMK AO2 P0057 KGAO 290255Z AUTO 35038G66KT 3SM RA 25/25 A2913 RMK AO2 P0045 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I saw this. KGAO 290455Z AUTO 01050G67KT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am19psu Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I saw this. KGAO 290455Z AUTO 01050G67KT Whoops, yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 They only report every 20 min so possibly higher obs in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am19psu Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Here is the full last 18 hours of obs: KGAO 290915Z AUTO 05019G34KT 3SM -RA 24/24 A2865 RMK AO2 KGAO 290855Z AUTO 05022G31KT 5SM -RA 24/24 A2869 RMK AO2 KGAO 290835Z AUTO 05020G29KT 5SM -RA 24/24 A2874 RMK AO2 KGAO 290815Z AUTO 05016G28KT 5SM -RA 24/24 A2876 RMK AO2 KGAO 290755Z AUTO 06018G30KT 2 1/2SM -RA 25/25 A2874 RMK AO2 P0020 KGAO 290735Z AUTO 05027G44KT 2SM -RA 25/25 A2867 RMK AO2 P0019 KGAO 290715Z AUTO 02043G56KT 2SM +RA 23/23 A2868 RMK AO2 P0015 KGAO 290655Z AUTO 02044G61KT 1 1/4SM +RA 23/23 A2877 RMK AO2 P0048 KGAO 290635Z AUTO 02037G60KT 1 1/2SM +RA 24/24 A2883 RMK AO2 P0023 KGAO 290555Z AUTO 02033G54KT 2 1/2SM -RA 24/24 A2891 RMK AO2 P0048 KGAO 290535Z AUTO 01040G60KT 1 1/2SM RA 24/24 A2894 RMK AO2 P0038 KGAO 290515Z AUTO 01041G56KT 1 1/2SM +RA 24/24 A2897 RMK AO2 P0020 KGAO 290455Z AUTO 01050G67KT 1 3/4SM RA 24/24 A2899 RMK AO2 P0036 KGAO 290435Z AUTO 01045G60KT 2SM RA 25/25 A2901 RMK AO2 P0027 KGAO 290415Z AUTO 01047G62KT 1 1/4SM +RA 24/24 A2902 RMK AO2 P0020 KGAO 290355Z AUTO 36047G61KT 1 1/4SM +RA 25/25 A2904 RMK AO2 P0082 KGAO 290335Z AUTO 35050G65KT 1 1/4SM +RA 24/24 A2905 RMK AO2 P0057 KGAO 290315Z AUTO 34041G64KT 3/4SM +RA 24/24 A2908 RMK AO2 P0036 KGAO 290255Z AUTO 35038G66KT 3SM RA 25/25 A2913 RMK AO2 P0045 KGAO 290235Z AUTO 34046G61KT 2 1/2SM RA 24/24 A2916 RMK AO2 P0042 KGAO 290215Z AUTO 34045G58KT 1 1/2SM +RA 23/23 A2915 RMK AO2 P0031 KGAO 290155Z AUTO 34047G55KT 1 1/2SM +RA 23/23 A2918 RMK AO2 P0068 KGAO 290135Z AUTO 34045G59KT 2SM +RA 23/23 A2918 RMK AO2 P0047 KGAO 290115Z AUTO 34044G60KT 1 1/4SM +RA 23/23 A2919 RMK AO2 P0033 KGAO 290055Z AUTO 34046G62KT 1 1/2SM +RA 24/24 A2919 RMK AO2 P0047 KGAO 290035Z AUTO 33045G56KT 1 3/4SM +RA 24/24 A2918 RMK AO2 P0022 KGAO 290015Z AUTO 33041G53KT 5SM -RA 25/25 A2922 RMK AO2 P0001 KGAO 282355Z AUTO 33037G50KT 2 1/2SM RA 24/24 A2925 RMK AO2 P0012 KGAO 282335Z AUTO 33036G48KT 3SM RA 24/24 A2926 RMK AO2 P0008 KGAO 282315Z AUTO 33034G46KT 1 3/4SM RA 24/24 A2929 RMK AO2 P0004 LTG DSNT E KGAO 282255Z AUTO 33037G49KT 2SM RA BKN007 OVC012 25/25 A2930 RMK AO2 P0018 KGAO 282235Z AUTO 33033G47KT 1 1/2SM RA 24/24 A2932 RMK AO2 P0015 KGAO 282215Z AUTO 33032G46KT 1 1/2SM RA 25/25 A2932 RMK AO2 P0008 KGAO 282155Z AUTO 33034G46KT 1 3/4SM RA 25/25 A2933 RMK AO2 P0026 KGAO 282135Z AUTO 33029G41KT 1 3/4SM RA 25/25 A2934 RMK AO2 P0019 KGAO 282055Z AUTO 33027G39KT 4SM RA BKN010 BKN014 OVC023 25/25 A2936 RMK AO2 P0004 KGAO 282035Z AUTO 33032G40KT 5SM RA SCT005 BKN011 BKN019 25/25 A2939 RMK AO2 P0002 KGAO 282015Z AUTO 32026G38KT 10SM -RA SCT005 BKN012 BKN026 25/25 A2939 RMK AO2 P0001 KGAO 281955Z AUTO 33027G40KT 1 3/4SM RA BKN005 BKN009 BKN015 25/25 A2943 RMK AO2 VIS 1V5 P0008 KGAO 281935Z AUTO 33026G34KT 10SM -RA SCT009 SCT014 BKN031 26/26 A2945 RMK AO2 P0004 KGAO 281915Z AUTO 34026G37KT 1 3/4SM +RA SCT004 BKN008 BKN012 26/26 A2948 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5 P0004 KGAO 281855Z AUTO 34024G34KT 10SM SCT017 SCT026 SCT034 27/27 A2949 RMK AO2 P0006 KGAO 281835Z AUTO 34025G33KT 10SM SCT007 SCT012 BKN030 27/27 A2950 RMK AO2 P0006 KGAO 281815Z AUTO 34020G29KT 2SM -RA SCT004 BKN007 OVC013 25/25 A2952 RMK AO2 P0006 KGAO 281755Z AUTO 34021G27KT 7SM +RA SCT006 SCT010 BKN016 25/25 A2954 RMK AO2 P0014 KGAO 281735Z AUTO 34023G29KT 5SM -RA SCT006 BKN013 BKN021 26/26 A2955 RMK AO2 P0013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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