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Visual Hurricane Intensity Demo...

#1 Postby Yankeegirl » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:20 am

Not too sure where to post this, but since it is hurricane related I think maybe here... If not just scoot it over to where ever! Thx! This is a great visual of what a hurricanes different catagories can do... I just came across this and wanted to pass it along!


http://www.npr.org/news/specials/hurricane/ap/
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#2 Postby storms in NC » Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:30 am

Well I have to say that this should help alot of thoes who don't really know what will happen when one comes their way. Never has been though one. Thanks for the site I will pass it on to some that haven't been though a hurrican.

good Job
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#3 Postby Extremeweatherguy » Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:11 pm

I have seen this simulation before and still agree that it is very inaccurate. It shows no damage in Cat. 1 force winds; and this just is not the case.

Here is Better idea of what sustained cat. 1 force winds can do:

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^^These pictures are of Hurricane Charley in Orlando, FL on Aug. 13th, 2004. Orlando recieved 75-85mph sustained winds and gusts to 100-115mph from Charley.^^
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#4 Postby Grease Monkey » Fri Jul 21, 2006 4:35 pm

That is funny. It makes a Cat1 seem like a nice relaxing breezy day.
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#5 Postby HURAKAN » Fri Jul 21, 2006 6:15 pm

Good demo.
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