Isaac

Okrafarmer · August 23, 2012, 12:38:37 AM

Although he's a long ways out, let's start the thread for Isaac.

One observation, we'll see if it holds true. In my experience, TS and hurricanes whose eye comes in over one of the four major Greater Antilles islands, usually hit the US mainland. Those that come in north of the GA's, usually turn out to sea. Those that go south of the GA's, usually hit Mexico or Central America.

We'll see where this one goes. Right now, they have it tracking for the armpit of Florida.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/025753.shtml?5-daynl#contents

At least maybe we'll get some rain out of it (don't need much right here, but some folks some places still need the rain). However, looking at the drought monitor, it looks like in that area, only central Georgia really needs it.

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

slider · August 23, 2012, 07:34:59 AM

okrefarmer,we have about 500 acres of corn left to pull .the wend is what worries us.

Okrafarmer · August 23, 2012, 08:17:04 AM

Quote from: slider on August 23, 2012, 07:34:59 AM
okrefarmer,we have about 500 acres of corn left to pull .the wend is what worries us.

Yes, if you have a harvestable (or nearly harvestable) crop, that could be a problem.

Magicman · August 23, 2012, 08:20:38 AM

The weather guys are now showing the highs that are creating the alleyway for Isaac. This could become more than just interesting.

Okrafarmer · August 23, 2012, 08:22:25 AM

Quote from: Magicman on August 23, 2012, 08:20:38 AM
The weather guys are now showing the highs that are creating the alleyway for Isaac. This could become more than just interesting.

Let's see, on the fascination scale, what comes after interesting, is it fascinating, or disturbing?

Raider Bill · August 23, 2012, 09:14:35 AM

Either way the RNC in Tampa is going to be a wet week.

Magicman · August 23, 2012, 09:21:52 AM

Yup, "interesting" applies to everyone that lives one state away from the Gulf or the Atlantic.

The rest of us gets the "more than". :-\

clww · August 23, 2012, 09:32:03 AM

...AND, there's another tropical depression coming this way on Isaac's heels. Wait and see what that one does.

DanG · August 23, 2012, 09:39:26 AM

"The armpit of Florida"? :D :D Gee, thanks. :D

There is still a pretty wide "cone" of possibilities, but we are smack-dab in the middle of it. It will be my week to stay with my Mom, so I won't be at home. Wherever it chooses to go, I hope they need the rain. We don't!!

Okrafarmer · August 23, 2012, 08:08:33 PM

Quote from: DanG on August 23, 2012, 09:39:26 AM
"The armpit of Florida"? :D :D Gee, thanks. :D

Well. . . . . uh. . . . . I guess there are other things I could have called it. :

But now the estimated track looks like its headed for Pensacola.

Not that they know.

sandhills · August 23, 2012, 10:41:48 PM

Don't worry DanG, after this year I'm pretty sure I live in the armpit of the world, and apparently the world doesn't perspire. You folks stay safe down there, we'll be thinking of you.

WDH · August 23, 2012, 10:47:18 PM

We definitely need the rain, bad. We just don't need everything tore up along with it.

Slabs · August 23, 2012, 11:53:23 PM

What's that red dot there on my back?

Okrafarmer · August 24, 2012, 12:02:58 AM

Quote from: Slabs on August 23, 2012, 11:53:23 PM
What's that red dot there on my back?

???

smiley_deadheader alligator

For some reason, every time I look at the NOAA map, it shows the track farther and farther west. They have it headed for Gulfport MS now, or is it New Orleans, and if this goes on much longer, it'll be headed for Brownsville. ???

Dan_Shade · August 24, 2012, 12:37:38 AM

all I know is the "I's" tear up this area something fierce

Isabel, Irene, I don't want to see Isaac

Okrafarmer · August 24, 2012, 12:45:10 AM

Quote from: Dan_Shade on August 24, 2012, 12:37:38 AM
all I know is the "I's" tear up this area something fierce

Isabel, Irene, I don't want to see Isaac

I worked "Ike" down in Baytown, TX, 2008.

Magicman · August 24, 2012, 07:41:23 PM

Our Son, Marty, who works for the local telephone company and now has 5 hurricanes under his belt, is in the get ready stage. He is considered the preparation and restoration guru, so whatever happens, he will be in the action.

Okrafarmer · August 25, 2012, 12:04:46 AM

Looks like you won't run out of work, MM. People will be begging you to come saw their logs.

Riggs · August 25, 2012, 07:22:14 AM

I noticed that the gas companies are taking advantage...our local gas went up $0.17 from Thursday to Friday.... >:( Guess which day I had to fill up?

POSTON WIDEHEAD · August 25, 2012, 08:25:42 AM

Quote from: Riggs on August 25, 2012, 07:22:14 AM
I noticed that the gas companies are taking advantage...our local gas went up $0.17 from Thursday to Friday.... >:( Guess which day I had to fill up?

:D :D :D It'll happen every time Riggs. :D :D :D

Okrafarmer · August 25, 2012, 09:19:47 PM

I filled up the ~~ute~~ pickup today for $3.32, I think. I better fill up the van tomorrow. Maybe get some in a jug as well.

Anybody thinking about doing cleanup work? Obviously we don't know the damage yet, and it may be rather minor as hurricanes go. Just wondering.

Magicman · August 25, 2012, 09:26:57 PM

Unless it stalls out and changes course, Isaac will completely miss me, but you guys could be in for some wet.

Okrafarmer · August 25, 2012, 09:30:54 PM

I went down for Ike 4 years ago and stayed 10 weeks. This looks a lot closer. Have to see if it's big enough to be worth it, though.

Mooseherder · August 25, 2012, 09:41:55 PM

We don't have any wind yet but I was sure lightning hit in our yard last night and expected the see some damage. I haven't found any yet but I saw the fireball and the boom was immediate.