Originally posted by Indy
The odds seem very high that we will be looking at the 2nd major hurricane this year to hit a large city center.
Thanks for the detailed analogy. It does look like the models are shifting more towards the Galveston region. Provocative and interesting website site you have set up there 'Beaker-Indy', will bookmark it for further osmosis.
A giant wave engulfs a traffic light at Havana's seawall as Hurricane Rita passes near Cuba, September 20, 2005.
Waves crash against Havana's seafront boulevard El Malecon as Hurricane Rita passes near Cuba, September 20, 2005.
A car drives through a flooded street in Havana as Hurricane Rita passes near Cuba, September 20, 2005.
Strongest Hurricanes to Make Texas Landfall:
•Hurricane Carla (03-16 SEP 1961) Max Winds:150 Category:5
•Indianola Hurricane (12-21 AUG 1886) Max Winds:135 Category:4
•Hurricane One (27 AUG-15 SEP 1900) Max Winds:125 Category:4
•Freeport Hurricane(12-15 AUG 1932) Max Winds:125 Category:4
•Hurricane Two (02-15 SEP 1919) Max Winds:120 Category:4
More historical hurricane data here
Here's some classic hurricane hype, considering Rita just turned into cat 3 storm.
They're going to be saying everyone will die at this rate.
Hurricane Rita develops into Category 4 storm
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[edit on 21-9-2005 by Regenmacher]
