Click through to Ace of Spades HQ, then go on to take a look at Camille. There are several pictures of what a storm the same magnitude of Katrina can do.
It's hard to know what kind of turn Katrina might take at the last minute - stay up on the latest imagery below. Make sure you hit refresh on the NOAA site so you're seeing the latest image. The storm could still wind up in Texas.
Update: Another bit of history involving an un-named hurricane that devastated Florida:
This is an interesting eye witness account of the 1935 Keys Hurricane - Cat 5 - 190 mph winds.
In 1935, when Bernard Russell was 17, the most powerful hurricane in United States history swept through the Upper Keys. On Labor Day night, the unnamed storm, with its 250-mph winds and a 17-foot tidal surge, killed more than 500 people. The dead included 50 members of the Russell clan. Bernard Russell saw his mother and sister blown away into the night. A nephew was torn from his grasp. Only 11 Russells lived to see morning.
And Back to Today:
Here's an overall view of the gulf which will allow you to see where it's heading as regards the coast.
A closer view: it doesn't look good.
Is Mobile under mandatory evacuation or is it still optional??
Posted by: Anna | Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 04:06 PM
Optional
Posted by: Isabell | Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 05:07 PM
I lived in Long Beach, MS when Camille hit and remember it clearly. My most vivid memories are of large boats moved several miles inland. I also remember those that stayed (despite mandatory evacuation orders) for a "Hurricane Party", at which they died.
My family remains in Ms and are busy preparing for the storm. This Hurricane will be stronger and more deadly.
I don't think those staying in New Orleans really understand that if this hits as expected, their lives are forever changed and buildings they are accustomed to seeing will no longer be in existence.
Posted by: frenchymom | Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 05:16 PM
Dan thanks for all the great radars! I really appreciate them! I'm here in Alabama and praying for all concerned and hoping it doesn't get too bad here where we are! Good luck all that are close to the storm. I fear the New Orleans people aren't taking it as serious as they should and that's not good! God Bless All!
Posted by: Kay | Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 06:56 PM
Did anyone ever thing to question Bernie about his memory?
The hurricane killed 50 members of his family? I have a pretty large family but I don't think I could count 50. Tell Bernie that I want to know their names.
A nephew was torn from his grasp? How? How old was Bernie? How old was the nephew?
It sounds to me as though Bernie is inclined to indulge in a bit a historical revisionism and self agrandizement.
Give me a break!
Posted by: JustMe | Monday, August 29, 2005 at 09:52 PM
JustMe,
All Bernie asks is that you read a bit of his story. The second half will do.
http://www2.sptimes.com/weather/HG.3.html
Posted by: clintcarter | Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 12:36 AM