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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Intercepting Isaac in Mississippi



Photo from Reed Timmer, SevereStorm Studios in Biloxi, MS
Water levels beginning to rise slowly at the Beau Rivage Casino

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10:30 AM EDT 8/28 (Advisor Forrest)  Despite the central pressure dropping now to 976 mb, maximum sustained winds remain at 70 MPH as of the 8 AM NHC Advisory.  Reconnaissance aircraft recently reported a flight level wind gust of 102 mph. Earlier this morning, a 71 MPH gust was recorded on a Chevron oil platform. The storm has slowed in its forward speed as expected, now moving to the NW at 7 MPH. 

Structurally, Isaac continues to show upper level outflow, a deepening central pressure, yet the central convection fluctuates, most likely due to dry air entrainment. ngthening is forecast, with Isaac likely to become a hurricane today. Tropical Storm winds extend out 205 miles from the center of Isaac. 

 This report from August 26 by Meteorologist & Advisor Mike Mogil on Examiner.com two days ago outlined the potential impacts to the region. "Isaac growing and a growing threat to the central Gulf coast."



STORM SURGE:  If the storm comes in at high tide, the water could rise to the following levels in these locations as projected by the National Weather Service:

  • Southeast LA and MS: 6-12 feet
  • Coastal Alabama: 4-8 feet
  • South Central LA: 3-6 feet
  • Florida Panhandle: 3-6 feet
  • Florida West Coast, including Apalachee Bay: 1-3 feet

 6:45 AM EDT 8/28 (Forecaster Isaacs & The Tropical Team) Foot's Forecast can report that Forecaster Joey Krastel of our Maryland Team arrived in Biloxi, Mississippi last night and will be leading our on-site reporting of Isaac's arrival along the northern Gulf coast. We will have a special "on-site" page where you can track Joey's latest videos, photos and first-hand accounts of the storm's impacts.

Monday 8/27 sunset in Mobile, AL by Forecaster Joey K.
As of the 5:00 AM NHC update, Isaac is still a Tropical Storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 MPH. The pressure has dropped to 979 MB and it is continuing on its NW course at 12 MPH. The path has not changed since the last advisory. Isaac is still forecast to make landfall around LA and MS Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Isaac could become a hurricane in the next 24 hours before it makes landfall.


Zones to be impacted by this projected path: Foot's Forecast | Central Mississippi 



Check back this morning for additional details on Joey's on-site report plan for today.


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