CoastalWx Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Whoops, yep Yeah pretty good winds there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Awesome Josh, congrats on another intercept and 2 for 2 this season. Be safe and enjoy your tropical cyclone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's almost 7 am and we're still in the eye lolz. Totally insane. We've been in it for hours-- a record for me. For what it's worth... Now that my barometer has dried and seems to be functioning correctly again, I'm measuring a pressure of 970.3 mb. It's damaged equipment, but it corresponds nicely with KGAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrips27 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats man!! Sounds like it was quite intense! I loved the fact that you were able to report to us during the peak. Because normally we have to wait until several hours after to find out if you're OK haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizznd Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi.... In regards to AWOS and winds, I talked to manufactures of AWOS systems that were put in North Dakota over the past 2 years and also ones put in by the state of Minnesota over the past few decades, as well as the FAA AWOS systems. From my understanding, the wind gust reported in an AWOS obs is based on the past 10 minutes. So in the case of an AWOS whose obs is sent out at 0515z....you are seeing the gust only between 0505-0515z.... then the next obs at 0535z.....you are seeing the gust between 0525-0535z.... so with each 20 min obs you are missing what the peak wind is for roughly half the period. So, in this case certainly could have a higher wind gust that what was reported with the 20 min obs if it had occurred in the missing 10 min periods. Dan NWS FGF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's almost 7 am and we're still in the eye lolz. Totally insane. We've been in it for hours-- a record for me. For what it's worth... Now that my barometer has dried and seems to be functioning correctly again, I'm measuring a pressure of 970.3 mb. It's damaged equipment, but it corresponds nicely with KGAO. Good job on another successful chase Josh! Can't wait to see the pics and videos later on when you get a chance to upload them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's almost 7 am and we're still in the eye lolz. Totally insane. We've been in it for hours-- a record for me. For what it's worth... Now that my barometer has dried and seems to be functioning correctly again, I'm measuring a pressure of 970.3 mb. It's damaged equipment, but it corresponds nicely with KGAO. That has to be so weird just hanging out in the eye like that. Good job on the chase! Did your Kestrel seal leak or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats on a safe and successful chase. I was very worried last night about your location. It ain't over yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeEffectKing Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Josh, Consider this the halftime of the Super Bowl (l-o-n-g). Now get ready for the 2nd half.....and triple overtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 A incredible thread for sure. Congrats Josh! you are probably half way home. I am sure you are well aware but, as a reminder. Fatigue brings mistake....keep your guard up and stay aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats Josh!! Great thread all. Question. Has Josh ever tried to use Skype and provide live reports to news etc? How about a radio show from the core? Be safe through round two!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 I can't believe how nice everyone's being-- thank you. This was, I think, the most frustrating chase ever for both Scott and me. We were literally *hating* this project up until the by end-- ragging on the storm, pulling our hair out over the model disparities, drawing blanks Re: how to navigate the bayous and Metro New Orleans, and so on. We're honestly surprised it turned out so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeeffectkid383 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Congrats Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Still in the eye-- I think it's been over 4 hours now (!!!)-- however, the pressure's edged up a couple of millibars and the winds, though light, have shifted to the S-- so we've clearly crossed over to the other side of the circulation. In case any of you are trying to picture it... This eye is not the stadium kind with a pretty dab of blue sky at the top-- it's grey and drizzly, with occasional gusts to gale force, like large eyes often are. It reminds me a lot of Wilma's eye, actually. I suppose at some point this week the hurricane winds will start up again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Still in the eye-- I think it's been over 4 hours now (!!!)-- however, the pressure's edged up a couple of millibars and the winds, though light, have shifted to the S-- so we've clearly crossed over to the other side of the circulation.In case any of you are trying to picture it... This eye is not the stadium kind with a pretty dab of blue sky at the top-- it's grey and drizzly, with occasional gusts to gale force, like large eyes often are. It reminds me a lot of Wilma's eye, actually. I suppose at some point this week the hurricane winds will start up again! Pics possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Pics possible? Yes! I actually just got out of the car and snapped one just for you. Unfortunately, my phone has no service, so I can't upload it-- but I will later on, in this thread, so you can see it. You'll be shocked at how blah and unphotogenic Isaac's eye is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srain Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Still in the eye-- I think it's been over 4 hours now (!!!)-- however, the pressure's edged up a couple of millibars and the winds, though light, have shifted to the S-- so we've clearly crossed over to the other side of the circulation. In case any of you are trying to picture it... This eye is not the stadium kind with a pretty dab of blue sky at the top-- it's grey and drizzly, with occasional gusts to gale force, like large eyes often are. It reminds me a lot of Wilma's eye, actually. I suppose at some point this week the hurricane winds will start up again! Congrats Josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sock Puppet Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hang in there. It gets better Still in the eye-- I think it's been over 4 hours now (!!!)-- however, the pressure's edged up a couple of millibars and the winds, though light, have shifted to the S-- so we've clearly crossed over to the other side of the circulation. In case any of you are trying to picture it... This eye is not the stadium kind with a pretty dab of blue sky at the top-- it's grey and drizzly, with occasional gusts to gale force, like large eyes often are. It reminds me a lot of Wilma's eye, actually. I suppose at some point this week the hurricane winds will start up again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I suppose at some point this week the hurricane winds will start up again! Might be the best quote of the thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeEffectKing Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I can't believe how nice everyone's being-- thank you. This was, I think, the most frustrating chase ever for both Scott and me. We were literally *hating* this project up until the by end-- ragging on the storm, pulling our hair out over the model disparities, drawing blanks Re: how to navigate the bayous and Metro New Orleans, and so on. We're honestly surprised it turned out so well. If you'd just gone by my 2nd call track map from 2.5 days ago...you'd have been all set!! (ignore the intensity part) ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mencken_Fan Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Fascinating storm for it's size and for its duration over a single area. Glad you made it -- enjoy the show! Tim in ILM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Gotta give credit to you or whoever sent you deep into bayou country given the model disparity 36-48 hours ago. Enjoying the play-by-play of your chase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yes! I actually just got out of the car and snapped one just for you. Unfortunately, my phone has no service, so I can't upload it-- but I will later on, in this thread, so you can see it. You'll be shocked at how blah and unphotogenic Isaac's eye is. Lol. You mean no flying birds or bugs either? Lol. I'm sure the relaxing of the onslaught is worth the blah eye appearance. Thanks. Curious...how has mobile service been? Enough for data....3G or 4G. Would an iPad with mobile service been useful or not? Current outage due to storm or location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Gotta give credit to you or whoever sent you deep into bayou country given the model disparity 36-48 hours ago. Enjoying the play-by-play of your chase! Thank you. It was a very difficult decision-- trying to decide between the bayou country or Slidell/W MS. We figured it was going to be one or the other, and at a certain point, I just had to commit to an option and go for it without looking back. But even once I committed to it, the constant track wobbles and model shifts caused us to second-guess the decision a million times over. Scott and I really hated this one, and I'm sure Adam and Jorge were weary of me putting them on the spot every morning, begging for clarity when there was none to be had. It was just a dreadful process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Dude, we punched another core!!1! Congrats Josh, Scott and everyone else that helped to make this chase another success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurricaneJosh Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Lol. You mean no flying birds or bugs either? Lol. I'm sure the relaxing of the onslaught is worth the blah eye appearance. Thanks. Curious...how has mobile service been? Enough for data....3G or 4G. Would an iPad with mobile service been useful or not? Current outage due to storm or location? My iPad on AT&T 3G service has had a good, solid connection the entire time, without interruption-- which is why I've been able to really give the blowby-blow on this chase. The T-Mobile calling/data service for my phone, however, crapped out late yesterday afternoon, and I've had almost no connectivity since, so Scott and I have had to communicate via eMail and in this thread-- no conversations or texts during the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasons Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Since you have an iPad, the Radarscope app has Level II data now. It's super sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srain Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Some thoughts from Dr. Neil Frank this morning as posted by our morning local OCM, David Paul just a minute ago, Josh... Hi gang- I had a great talk with Dr. Frank both on and off the air this morning. Basically he feels the ridge to the north is/will slow the storm. As the ridge to the north moves east Isaac will eventually move northwest around the western edge of the ridge. Yesterdays 00Z GFS is close to his idea of Isaacs future track. He agrees with the potential for some gusts within some rain bands along and east of I-45 could be in the 35-40mph range today and more likely tomorrow. AS ALWAYS, he points out that we live in a world of uncertainty, stay prepared. Really great to have him here this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ag3 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 My iPad on AT&T 3G service has had a good, solid connection the entire time, without interruption-- which is why I've been able to really give the blowby-blow on this chase. The T-Mobile calling/data service for my phone, however, crapped out late yesterday afternoon, and I've had almost no connectivity since, so Scott and I have had to communicate via eMail and in this thread-- no conversations or texts during the storm. You could use iMessage on the iPad with 3G service to text anyone with an iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabehippie Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yes! I actually just got out of the car and snapped one just for you. Unfortunately, my phone has no service, so I can't upload it-- but I will later on, in this thread, so you can see it. You'll be shocked at how blah and unphotogenic Isaac's eye is. What?! No camera on your iPad which you can use to upload it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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