ALERT: Tropical Storm Watch for Southeast Texas

[EagleDude73]

A watch was issued at 4 PM, a tropical depression has formed in the Gulf and the projected path is Galveston as a Tropical Storm possibly to be named tonight.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT5+shtml/032043.shtml

[EagleDude73]

A watch was issued at 4 PM, a tropical depression has formed in the Gulf and the projected path is Galveston as a Tropical Storm possibly to be named tonight.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT5+shtml/032043.shtml

This was upgraded to Tropical Storm Edouard at 5 PM and continues to intensify.

[mad_fan]

This was upgraded to Tropical Storm Edouard at 5 PM and continues to intensify.

What kind of name is that???

[Bobcat81]

Another Houston flood in the making!

[EagleDude73]

What kind of name is that???

This is the English derivitive of Edward. It is also a very common Danish name.

[mad_fan]

This is the English derivitive of Edward. It is also a very common Danish name.

I thought WE did English???

[EagleDude73]

I thought WE did English???


Quick update then I'll track down the origin.

...EDOUARD MOVING SLOWLY WESTWARD...HURRICANE WATCHES OR WARNINGS MAY BE REQUIRED LATER TONIGHT...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/214914.shtml?5day#contents

[CoveMom]

I thought WE did English???

Only when we are not doing farmerish...

[EagleDude73]

I thought WE did English???
WE did but I gues not French and English together.


Every baby name has a name meaning. Some names with multiple origins have more than one meaning. Look below to see the meaning of the name Edouard.

English meaning of the boy´s name Edouard:
strong as a boar

French meaning of the boy´s name Edouard:
wealthy guardian
Gender: Male

Origin: French

Meaning: The French name Edouard means - A form of Edward, which is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "prosperous guardian." Famous Edouards include the Impressionist painter Edouard Manet

Could you use it in a sentence?
Does it have any other origins?
Are there any other pronounciations?

BTW, this is forming in the same area as Hurricane Alicia in 1983.

[mad_fan]

WE did but I gues not French and English together.


Every baby name has a name meaning. Some names with multiple origins have more than one meaning. Look below to see the meaning of the name Edouard.

English meaning of the boy´s name Edouard:
strong as a boar

French meaning of the boy´s name Edouard:
wealthy guardian
Gender: Male

Origin: French

Meaning: The French name Edouard means - A form of Edward, which is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "prosperous guardian." Famous Edouards include the Impressionist painter Edouard Manet

Could you use it in a sentence?
Does it have any other origins?
Are there any other pronounciations?

BTW, this is forming in the same area as Hurricane Alicia in 1983.


YES...
The olden days...when we could name stroms hitting US on white American women...
Rather than a Frenchman thats never even been to the US...;)

[slorch]

Let's hope it packs the punch of a Frenchman and cries like one too.

[Favpack]

With all due respect to Dr. Edward - that name bites. It will really throw the fine people of Anahuac for a loop on pronunciation.

[Bobcat81]

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/gmex/avn-l.jpg

Looks like it's forming up pretty tight so far

50 mph winds at the moment

[ktCarl]

It's a tropical storm with winds at 50 mph with a projected path through Galveston and Houston. The bad thing is the storm is drifting at only 5mph. This gives it plenty of time to become a hurricane before it makes landfall.

[EagleDude73]

With all due respect to Dr. Edward - that name bites. It will really throw the fine people of Anahuac for a loop on pronunciation.


LMFAO - Sad but true. I think those in Beaumont will probably get it right. They think they're French anyway. Oui Oui Missieur Edouard - not you Dr.

[EagleDude73]

The news media can't even get the pronunciation right. They're saying Edward. It's more like Ed-Do-Ward. Do as in mad_fan head piece. Since this is Texas anyway, let's just call it Hurricane Ed. Frank Billingsley says 5mph = 20" of rain, 7mph = 14", and 10 mph = 10". Projected path to die out is Judson Stadium.

[EagleDude73]

New update:

AT 10 PM CDT...0300 UTC...THE TROPICAL STORM WATCH FROM WEST OF
INTRACOASTAL CITY TO PORT OCONNOR TEXAS IS REPLACED BY A HURRICANE WATCH. A HURRICANE WATCH MEANS THAT HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...GENERALLY WITHIN 36 HOURS.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/prepare/supply_kit.shtml

[Bobcat81]

The origin of this storm is almost identical to hurricane Alicia which hit Galveston/Houston back on Aug. 15th 1983 w/100+ mph winds.

Tracking of Alicia (1983)
http://maps.csc.noaa.gov/hurricanes/viewer.html?QE=NAME&ATLBASIN=1086

[ktCarl]

The news media can't even get the pronunciation right. They're saying Edward. It's more like Ed-Do-Ward. Do as in mad_fan head piece. Since this is Texas anyway, let's just call it Hurricane Ed. Frank Billingsley says 5mph = 20" of rain, 7mph = 14", and 10 mph = 10". Projected path to die out is Judson Stadium.


If they wanted to give it a French name why not Quasimoto?(SP?)


Fortunately it has picked up speed from 5 mph to 8 mph which means it may not make hurricane when it makes landfall tomorrow morning.

[drgnbkr]

The track does offer the promise of some much needed rain over cen-tex!

[ktCarl]

The track does offer the promise of some much needed rain over cen-tex!

It's just that 24" of rain in 1 hr isn't very helpful.

[drgnbkr]

It's just that 24" of rain in 1 hr isn't very helpful.

In flat old Houston, there is nowhere for it to go....:eek:

[ktCarl]

In flat old Houston, there is nowhere for it to go....:eek:


And we have fewer rice paddies here in Katy to absorb a lot of the moisture.

[SV61]

Drove through some interesting weather last night, and was wondering if anyone could help out explain WHERE it came from.

Was in Fort Worth this weekend, and Saturday broke a record. Like 106 or something like that. The weather gal then went on to say that Sunday was going to be HOT (like 106 isn't). Anyway, I was out in the weather all day, and did not get to see an official high. Did anyone see what the high there was yesterday.

The other thing that really got me, was a storm that blew up on top of Waco. We stopped to eat around 8:00, and when we walked out about 8:45, the sky WAS BLACK, with LOTS of wind and lightning. Anybody get some of that?

[CoveMom]

Drove through some interesting weather last night, and was wondering if anyone could help out explain WHERE it came from.

Was in Fort Worth this weekend, and Saturday broke a record. Like 106 or something like that. The weather gal then went on to say that Sunday was going to be HOT (like 106 isn't). Anyway, I was out in the weather all day, and did not get to see an official high. Did anyone see what the high there was yesterday.

The other thing that really got me, was a storm that blew up on top of Waco. We stopped to eat around 8:00, and when we walked out about 8:45, the sky WAS BLACK, with LOTS of wind and lightning. Anybody get some of that?

No. It died out before it got to us. But, yes. It did blow up from nowhere and hit Waco pretty hard.

[CoveMom]

It's just that 24" of rain in 1 hr isn't very helpful.

I live on a hillside. I'll take it. I'll take anything. Like I said in another thread...anything that will help prevent spontaneous combustion of the cedar in my woods is welcome. Even if I need to suck water out of the carpet when it's over. :eek:

[slorch]

The wife and I are supposed to go to San Antonio tomorrow thru Thursday and leave the kids with an adult cousin that is housesitting for us.

Would y'all still go with this storm heading this way?

I'm waiting until tonight to decide, but I might be finding myself on the couch if I cancel this trip with Mrs. Slorch...

[KT2000]

The wife and I are supposed to go to San Antonio tomorrow thru Thursday and leave the kids with an adult cousin that is housesitting for us.

Would y'all still go with this storm heading this way?

I'm waiting until tonight to decide, but I might be finding myself on the couch if I cancel this trip with Mrs. Slorch...

I would wait and evaluate later tonight. From what I understand, this isn't supposed to be a huge rain event but if it continues to move slowly that will obviously change.

Neither Houston (or San Antonio on the current track) will be very nice places to be in the next 24-48 hours if this thing continues on the current line.

[wesaxman34]

Drove through some interesting weather last night, and was wondering if anyone could help out explain WHERE it came from.

Was in Fort Worth this weekend, and Saturday broke a record. Like 106 or something like that. The weather gal then went on to say that Sunday was going to be HOT (like 106 isn't). Anyway, I was out in the weather all day, and did not get to see an official high. Did anyone see what the high there was yesterday.

The record high yesterday was at 107

[Fair1Wood3Mom]

The husband and son went thru Wichita Falls this morning and the temp was 102 already at 11:30 am. Glad we don't have that heat right now!!

[okt0ber]

Come on Floods! My mom needs new carpet and furniture!

[SV61]

The wife and I are supposed to go to San Antonio tomorrow thru Thursday and leave the kids with an adult cousin that is housesitting for us.

Would y'all still go with this storm heading this way?

I'm waiting until tonight to decide, but I might be finding myself on the couch if I cancel this trip with Mrs. Slorch...


I don't understand the dilemma.

Seeing rain in Texas in August would be like a vacation!

The lines would be shorter, too.

[pack75]

Anyone (Houston area) going to work tomorrow?

[KT2000]

Anyone (Houston area) going to work tomorrow?

My office has been shut down for tomorrow. Worried more about potential flooding than the wind of course. Some spots in the Houston area go under with a decent thunderstorm, so I suppose that is the reason for the precaution.

[pack75]

My office has been shut down for tomorrow. Worried more about potential flooding than the wind of course. Some spots in the Houston area go under with a decent thunderstorm, so I suppose that is the reason for the precaution.

Exactly.
A day off shouldn't be too bad.:cool:

[slorch]

I don't understand the dilemma.

Seeing rain in Texas in August would be like a vacation!

The lines would be shorter, too.

kids' safety with a possible hurricane coming was our first concern, but maybe we should focus on our entertainment options in San Antonio...;):D

[Favpack]

I just sweated a Cat. 1 hurricane. It's like 102 and humid here. Pass the Tigerade.

[Favpack]

My office has been shut down for tomorrow. Worried more about potential flooding than the wind of course. Some spots in the Houston area go under with a decent thunderstorm, so I suppose that is the reason for the precaution.


We expect a full team by team analysis by noon since you've got the day off. :D

[SV61]

Ahh, the entertainment options in San Antonio, during a good drenching.

Maybe you could take wagers, on which idiot will be the first to try and get across that low water crossing, and then have to be rescued by firefighters?

Always a good choice.

Or perhaps, which part of town, had the most lightning strikes?

Or watch the aquifer climb, meaning the region will have clean drinking water for one more day.

Why the possibilities are endless!

;)

[Maroondog]

WE did but I gues not French and English together.


Every baby name has a name meaning. Some names with multiple origins have more than one meaning. Look below to see the meaning of the name Edouard.

English meaning of the boy´s name Edouard:
strong as a boar

French meaning of the boy´s name Edouard:
wealthy guardian
Gender: Male

Origin: French

Meaning: The French name Edouard means - A form of Edward, which is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "prosperous guardian." Famous Edouards include the Impressionist painter Edouard Manet

Could you use it in a sentence?
Does it have any other origins?
Are there any other pronounciations?

BTW, this is forming in the same area as Hurricane Alicia in 1983.

I thought all French names originated basically alike. I had always heard that the French origins were "Throw down your weapons and surrender".

[drgnbkr]

I thought all French names originated basically alike. I had always heard that the French origins were "Throw down your weapons and surrender".

Oui!

[EagleDude73]

They said the gas was not going to be an issue this time around. HEB was already sold out and Shell had already sold 9000 gallons since they filled up this morning. They expect to run out soon and no deliveries are expected tonight. As for working tomorrow, I am on the disaster team for the hospital and will be reporting back to work if my cell or pager goes off. Got to go to get the lawn stuff inside in case I have to go to work. Oui! Oui! Missieur! :notworthy

[Bobcat81]

We just got pummelled by heavy lightning strikes on Barker Cypress!! Those babies were riping up the sky!

[EagleDude73]

We just got pummelled by heavy lightning strikes on Barker Cypress!! Those babies were riping up the sky!

Same here just off Louetta and 249 Major black clouds - On another note, I can't believe I already had it together - all the supplies on the list - the only thing I bought today was gas and a carton of water. Didn't break the bank - now all I'll need is the deductible to put in a NEW fence. Oui! Oui! :eek:

[mad_fan]

I skipped the middle of the thread...because I live in San Angelo...:p

So why did we name the storm after a lame Frenchman rather the an irrate American woman???

[EagleDude73]

I skipped the middle of the thread...because I live in San Angelo...:p

So why did we name the storm after a lame Frenchman rather the an irrate American woman???


because Obama and the Democrats insisted.

[mad_fan]

because Obama and the Democrats insisted.

Well then...if America is falling in line...I guess we better teach the kids to say these names...;)

[rocketgrl94]

because Obama and the Democrats insisted.

so what is the storm lookin' like now Mr. ED73!

[EagleDude73]

so what is the storm lookin' like now Mr. ED73!

We had some bad storms earlier tonight. Basically turned the place into a sauna. Must have lost ten pounds just bringing in the lawn furniture. Nothing major yet. I have my large water bottles to fill yet then I'm done. Everything in place. Hurricane lamps, emergency candles, etc. I have my own care package packed in case I have to report to the disaster team at the hospital.
Let Frenchy bring it on. Just got a new report. The winds just went from 45 to 60. Expected to be a hurricane by in the morning.

[rocketgrl94]

We had some bad storms earlier tonight. Basically turned the place into a sauna. Must have lost ten pounds just bringing in the lawn furniture. Nothing major yet. I have my large water bottles to fill yet then I'm done. Everything in place. Hurricane lamps, emergency candles, etc. I have my own care package packed in case I have to report to the disaster team at the hospital.
Let Frenchy bring it on. Just got a new report. The winds just went from 45 to 60. Expected to be a hurricane by in the morning.

i think we are just gonna get a little rain for a couple days

[EagleDude73]

i think we are just gonna get a little rain for a couple days


Actually,if I have to report to work and get stuck there for several days I may just go buy me a new car and pay cash.

[rocketgrl94]

Actually,if I have to report to work and get stuck there for several days I may just go buy me a new car and pay cash.

you can buy me one too while your @ it....CASH!:D

[katyfan52]

Well then...if America is falling in line...I guess we better teach the kids to say these names...;)
Like Fifi. :D

[EagleDude73]

Like Fifi. :D


Hurricane Bambi.

H*LL, Hurricane Rocketgrl or would it just be a minimal Tropical Storm! :p

[rocketgrl94]

Hurricane Bambi.

H*LL, Hurricane Rocketgrl or would it just be a minimal Tropical Storm! :p

I LIKE THAT!:D

[78 Spartan]

Uh-oh. Two pine cones just fell in my backyard. Time to alert the media and head for higher ground.

[lonny23]

Drove through some interesting weather last night, and was wondering if anyone could help out explain WHERE it came from.

Was in Fort Worth this weekend, and Saturday broke a record. Like 106 or something like that. The weather gal then went on to say that Sunday was going to be HOT (like 106 isn't). Anyway, I was out in the weather all day, and did not get to see an official high. Did anyone see what the high there was yesterday.

The other thing that really got me, was a storm that blew up on top of Waco. We stopped to eat around 8:00, and when we walked out about 8:45, the sky WAS BLACK, with LOTS of wind and lightning. Anybody get some of that?It was 112 at 7 P.M. in Jolly on Friday and my first thought was, "People won't be too jolly with temperatures like that!":D It was also 112 at 6 P.M. next to Skelly Stadium in Tulsa on Sunday.

[SV61]

It was 112 at 7 P.M. in Jolly on Friday and my first thought was, "People won't be too jolly with temperatures like that!":D It was also 112 at 6 P.M. next to Skelly Stadium in Tulsa on Sunday.

Man, is that encouraging.

Our next Drag boat event is in two weeks, in a town just east of Tulsa!

:mad:

[lonny23]

The husband and son went thru Wichita Falls this morning and the temp was 102 already at 11:30 am. Glad we don't have that heat right now!!
Yesterday was actually mild for most of the day. That's how hot it's been lately!:D

They don't have that bike race here for nothing!

Highs in WF since July 18th:

Jul
18 100
19 99
20 102
21 103
22 105
23 103
24 100
25 101
26 104
27 107
28 110
29 101
30 99
31 101

Aug
1 108
2 106
3 109
4 109

[lonny23]

Man, is that encouraging.

Our next Drag boat event is in two weeks, in a town just east of Tulsa!

:mad:
I expect it to be hot in Wichita Falls. I didn't expect 110-like all over Oklahoma/Kansas/Missouri on Saturday and Sunday.

[TulsaHale74]

It was 112 at 7 P.M. in Jolly on Friday and my first thought was, "People won't be too jolly with temperatures like that!":D It was also 112 at 6 P.M. next to Skelly Stadium in Tulsa on Sunday.

You mean "Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium.":rolleyes:

Could be worse I suppose, like "Skelly Field at SemGroup Stadium."

SemGroup was formed as a private company in 2000. It since has grown rapidly and become a major corporate donor in Tulsa. It is the title sponsor of the SemGroup Championship, an LPGA tournament held annually.

They just filed for bankruptcy.

I will always call it Skelly Stadium.

For reasons I can't explain, I admit to accepting Boone Pickens Stadium replacing Lewis Field.

[lonny23]

It's 96 now and headed towards 106. Our buddy Edouard is supposed to make the high 92 tomorrow. I'll believe it when it happens.

[lonny23]

You mean "Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium.":rolleyes:

Could be worse I suppose, like "Skelly Field at SemGroup Stadium."

SemGroup was formed as a private company in 2000. It since has grown rapidly and become a major corporate donor in Tulsa. It is the title sponsor of the SemGroup Championship, an LPGA tournament held annually.

They just filed for bankruptcy.

I will always call it Skelly Stadium.

For reasons I can't explain, I admit to accepting Boone Pickens Stadium replacing Lewis Field.
What all are they adding to the stadium in Tulsa?

[Favpack]

What all are they adding to the stadium in Tulsa?

T. Boone wants to add wind turbines. Oh, wait, wrong Okie university.

[TulsaHale74]

What all are they adding to the stadium in Tulsa?
Maybe this is a good thread for "Hurricane" discussion.:cool:

http://tulsahurricane.cstv.com/facilities/tuls-chapman-renovation.html

I think most of it is done.

• 19 Suites
• 400 Club Seats
• 248 Loge Seats
• 6,800 benches with backs
• 20,000 Bench seats
• Renovated restrooms and concessions
• New restrooms and concessions
• New turf field
• New video scoreboard (pending funding)
• Additional handicapped accessible seating throughout
stadium
• Four game-day suites in the Case Athletic Complex
• Locker Room and meeting rooms in the Case Athletic
Complex
• Academic Study Lab in the Case Athletic Complex

The "Commons Area" around he stadium has been reworked.

In 2005 the north end zone stands were demolished clearing the way for the Case Athletic Complex. The stadium seating was reduced from 40,385 to 35,542.

The seating now is only ~30,000.

The school and city decided years back to make the main entrance to the campus come from 15th ST on the South side as opposed to University on the West side.

[TulsaHale74]

old photograph:
http://www.collegegridirons.com/cusa/images/skelly08902.jpg

new drawing:
http://www.utulsa.edu/physicalplant/images/stadium2_lrg.jpg

webcam:
http://129.244.24.190/pub/nph-snapshot.cgi?src=20?Tue%20Aug%2005%202008%2011:43: 48%20GMT-0500%20(Central%20Daylight%20Time)