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Tom Servo

Tom Servo

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...##### of a hurricane/cyclone.

Shortly after midnight on October 23, 2015, a group of courageous men and women flew into the center of Hurricane Patricia and landed in the history books. With measured winds of 200 MPH, Hurricane Patricia became the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded anywhere on Earth.
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The storm is so intense that the air temperature up in the hurricane’s eye, thousands of feet above the surface, was 89°F. 89°F!

The storm is so intense that the Hurricane Hunter aircraft recorded sustained winds of 221 MPH at flight level a few thousand feet above the surface of the ocean.
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And Sheik is asleep at the switch. :coffee:

 
Tom Servo said:
...##### of a hurricane/cyclone.

Shortly after midnight on October 23, 2015, a group of courageous men and women flew into the center of Hurricane Patricia and landed in the history books. With measured winds of 200 MPH, Hurricane Patricia became the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded anywhere on Earth.
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The storm is so intense that the air temperature up in the hurricanes eye, thousands of feet above the surface, was 89°F. 89°F!

The storm is so intense that the Hurricane Hunter aircraft recorded sustained winds of 221 MPH at flight level a few thousand feet above the surface of the ocean.
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And Sheik is asleep at the switch. :coffee:
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Why doesn't Sheik like Mexicans!

 
Going to be a major pain. Manzanillo is the largest port in Mexico. The next option is south of Manzanillo at Lazaro Cardenas.

Storm will trigger mudslides creating major road and rail problems to the effected areas.

Shipping to Mexico City isn't difficult, but there are several companies that ship into Mexico to bring goods up the Kansas railline to the Midwest.

Good luck to anyone in the affected areas.

 
I didn't see this post until now. I made mention of it in the Spring/Summer storm thread.

Maximum sustained winds right now are at 200 mph! This is going to be muy mal.

 
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.

 
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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Link to good satellite views (ie, other than weather.com, etc.) NASA?

 
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BroncoFreak_2K3 said:
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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Link to good satellite views (ie, other than weather.com, etc.) NASA?
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LINK

 
Shortly after midnight on October 23, 2015, a group of courageous men and women flew into the center of Hurricane Patricia and landed in the history books.
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Not the word I would use.

 
TheIronSheik said:
BroncoFreak_2K3 said:
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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Link to good satellite views (ie, other than weather.com, etc.) NASA?
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LINK
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Awesome thanks! :thumbup:

 
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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I'm in Nuevo Vallarta right now and it feels like neither the right time nor place.On the plus side ask me anything.

 
Chaka said:
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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I'm in Nuevo Vallarta right now and it feels like neither the right time nor place.On the plus side ask me anything.
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Are you Jim Cantore or something?
 
PIK95 said:
Chaka said:
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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I'm in Nuevo Vallarta right now and it feels like neither the right time nor place.On the plus side ask me anything.
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Are you Jim Cantore or something?
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Not sure who that is but I can ask around the shelter and see if he's here if you like.
 
Chaka said:
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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I'm in Nuevo Vallarta right now and it feels like neither the right time nor place.On the plus side ask me anything.
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I was in Puerto Vallarta back in 2002 when Hurricane Kenna hit nearly 13 years ago to the day. One of the most memorable experiences of my life. The hotel next to us (a Holiday Inn or something) had a pool that was beach side that was washed out into the ocean. That was the second most powerful Pacific hurricane ever to hit Mexico and only had winds of 165 mph. I can't imagine the destruction of 200 mph winds.

 
Thanks chauncey I'm not really worried for my safety, we are in a really solid shelter and have enough of oor own food and water (and wine and tequila) to last 3-5 days (filled the tub in my hotel room as well). There are.plenty of old people around for good meds or if we need to cull the herd.

My biggest worry is losing my WiFi connection.

 
Kev4029 said:
Chaka said:
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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I'm in Nuevo Vallarta right now and it feels like neither the right time nor place.On the plus side ask me anything.
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I was in Puerto Vallarta back in 2002 when Hurricane Kenna hit nearly 13 years ago to the day. One of the most memorable experiences of my life. The hotel next to us (a Holiday Inn or something) had a pool that was beach side that was washed out into the ocean. That was the second most powerful Pacific hurricane ever to hit Mexico and only had winds of 165 mph. I can't imagine the destruction of 200 mph winds.
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I can go outside and start a twitch thingy if you want help imagining it. ;)
 
Chaka said:
Maybe I should ask you Sheik. Is Patricia going to have her way with me?
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You are kind of in it's path, depending where exactly you are.

LINK

Not trying to scare you or anything, but this isn't a typical hurricane where a "solid structure" will be fine. There is going to be mass devastation. Now, you probably won't be in the 200 mph wind, but don't kid yourself here. It's a very serious situation and extremely dangerous. And the storm is only going to be the beginning. Stay safe, GB!

 
Chaka said:
Kev4029 said:
Chaka said:
TheIronSheik said:
Looking at this system on satellite and it is gorgeous. I realize that people are going to die and that a lot of lives will be affected due to this storm. But as a weather person, this thing is stunning to look at and marvel in it's beauty.

There's a lot of talk about how during El Nino years hurricanes are harder to come by. But this thing is sitting directly over the warmth that is El Nino. Normally, a hurricane strengthening will become its own worst enemy. It feeds off of the warm water, pulling it upward and into its core. As it does this, the warm surface temperatures are replaced by the cold water below it. That cold water will then cause the hurricane to weaken. But in this case, the water is so warm that even the deeper water below the surface is still quite warm. So as Patricia gets stronger and pulls that warm water into its core, more fuel rises from the ocean to help further strengthen it. It's a great example of being at the right place at the right time.
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I'm in Nuevo Vallarta right now and it feels like neither the right time nor place.On the plus side ask me anything.
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I was in Puerto Vallarta back in 2002 when Hurricane Kenna hit nearly 13 years ago to the day. One of the most memorable experiences of my life. The hotel next to us (a Holiday Inn or something) had a pool that was beach side that was washed out into the ocean. That was the second most powerful Pacific hurricane ever to hit Mexico and only had winds of 165 mph. I can't imagine the destruction of 200 mph winds.
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I can go outside and start a twitch thingy if you want help imagining it. ;)
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It was a Holiday Inn next to me, here is a video I found on the interwebs of the ocean surge from somebody that was at the Holiday Inn. Stay safe.

 
TheIronSheik said:
Chaka said:
Maybe I should ask you Sheik. Is Patricia going to have her way with me?
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You are kind of in it's path, depending where exactly you are. LINK

Not trying to scare you or anything, but this isn't a typical hurricane where a "solid structure" will be fine. There is going to be mass devastation. Now, you probably won't be in the 200 mph wind, but don't kid yourself here. It's a very serious situation and extremely dangerous. And the storm is only going to be the beginning. Stay safe, GB!
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If I may offer a small piece of constructive criticism Sheik, in the future the appropriate response is "Don't worry. You'll be fine."
 
In all seriousness I am not near any mudslide zones but we are close enough to the beach and marina that storm surge is a concern.

 
Seriously Chaka, find a coyote and gtfo. I have friends in the BP from El Paso to Yuma and know that country well. We can get you in.

I can start an ffa charity fund to raise the money for the coyote.

(If you are a US citizen as you claim then just rent a jeep and drive back the normal way.)

 
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