IronTy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, mappy said: correct It seems like if storms are winding up as they go over the islands it doesn't impact them as much vs if they're already monsters when they pass over. I think bastardi had some theory about that but I don't remember it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, IronTy said: It seems like if storms are winding up as they go over the islands it doesn't impact them as much vs if they're already monsters when they pass over. I think bastardi had some theory about that but I don't remember it. Ida may weaken a little as it goes over western cuba, but it won't matter in the long run. the gulf is primed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormfly Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Kmlwx said: Just saw a tweet about a major outbreak of lightning (and positive strokes) near the center. Could be about to take off. 160 meter sferics is quite active now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frd Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, mappy said: Ida may weaken a little as it goes over western cuba, but it won't matter in the long run. the gulf is primed. All systems GO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 992mb. Down 5mb while in recon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, MN Transplant said: 992mb. Down 5mb while in recon. It’s got no where to go but up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, H2O said: It’s got no where to go but up As in strength 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthArlington101 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Convinced a friend at Tulane to get out of dodge sooner rather than later. With the storm rapidly intensifying already, not much in its way to stop it from getting close to or maximizing its potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacindc Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 https://twitter.com/AP/status/1431306492205015040 The Associated Press @AP 4m BREAKING: The New Orleans mayor wants everyone who lives or works outside the city’s levee protection system to evacuate. Forecasters say Ida could be a major Category 3 hurricane on Sunday with top winds of 120 mph when it nears the U.S. coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 This is impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Am I just looking at this wrong but did this thing really turn westward of late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 But man does that outflow look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, WinterWxLuvr said: Am I just looking at this wrong but did this thing really turn westward of late? yes. i see it. subtle WNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 From 997mb to 987mb during the AF flight. Definite bend to the NW. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Been so busy I haven’t been able to follow closely. This is like my busiest weekend of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowenOutThere Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, MN Transplant said: From 997mb to 987mb during the AF flight. Definite bend to the NW. So in other words it has strengthened while heading towards Cuba AND heading over a mountainous island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, SnowenOutThere said: So in other words it has strengthened while heading towards Cuba AND heading over a mountainous island. That “mountainous island” is about the same elevation as Winchester. It’s a bump 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, SnowenOutThere said: So in other words it has strengthened while heading towards Cuba AND heading over a mountainous island. its fixed center is still offshore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 In before EJ says its going to turn so far west that it'll ride inland into the Yucatan and die. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Balti Zen Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 minute ago, mattie g said: In before EJ says its going to turn so far west that it'll ride inland into the Yucatan and die. I assumed he would be in saying it is gonna dive hard SW and slam into Honduras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weather Will Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 WB 12Z EURO also looks wet. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Weather Will said: WB 12Z EURO also looks wet. That looks like a prawn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 One year ago 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, H2O said: That looks like a prawn not the p-word i thought of first tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodhi Cove Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, mappy said: not the p-word i thought of first tbh Peyronie's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 45 minutes ago, mappy said: not the p-word i thought of first tbh Why are you thinking petunias? we will get drenched by ida’s peen. Wut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weather Will Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 WB 3K shifted east more in line with global models this run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberryfaygo Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thinking about taking my kids down to see their first hurricane! We did the whole Irene thing at Ocean City.. but they were too young to remember.. so I figure this would be a fun trip. BTW She is coming in a littel east of the 12z guidance!! Wow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueberryfaygo Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 @WxWatcher007 what kinda hotel should I be looking at to stay out of harms way? Is there some "year built" or some construction type that I should be looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris78 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Pretty stark difference for rainfall totals for our area between the gfs and euro. Euro looks like 4 to 8 with the gfs less than 2 for most areas. Gfs takes the heavy band northwest of area. Kind of looks like Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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