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Gustav goes to Eureka Springs

Hurricane GUSTAV

The five day forecast has Gustav greatly affecting RAAIII opening day and likely as not throughout the entire event. The general movement of hurricanes is by the 500# gorilla rule. Anywhere it's wants to go. In the short term, should Gustav strike east, in the Biloxi or Mobile area the likelihood of a continued westerly track after land fall is still high.

The accuracy of hurricane forecasting greatly improves within the 72 hour frame.

I see the populus is getting out of Nawlins. Might become Atlantis this time. Naggin stated that the storm surge would be twice as great as the 10 foot high levees.

More FEMA trailers needed......

Here go the gas prices.........

Here goes gummit assistance..........

Gunshots and I will still be there. Besides, the Rocks run better with extra liquid cooling.

HeR3tic said:

Hurricane GUSTAV

The five day forecast has Gustav greatly affecting RAAIII opening day and likely as not throughout the entire event. The general movement of hurricanes is by the 500# gorilla rule. Anywhere it's wants to go. In the short term, should Gustav strike east, in the Biloxi or Mobile area the likelihood of a continued westerly track after land fall is still high.

The accuracy of hurricane forecasting greatly improves within the 72 hour frame.

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Rocky,

I spent my morning watching the Weather Channel. I was considering leaving the trailer at home and riding. This would involve at least one night of accommodations, maybe two. With all of the evacuations from New Orleans and the Coast I am wondering how this would impact room availability in West Tennessee and Arkansas. It looks as if the Texas crowd is going to get **** wet regardless and Hanna may also bring some joy to the Florida riders from the East. I think you are right, we will know more once Gustav makes landfall. One way or the other I will be there. On a lighter note, I see where Bruce Springteen performed at the Harley 105th gathering in Milwaukee. Supposedly he really toned down his liberal BS for that audience. Who is our entertainment for RAA3. **** I hope it is William Hung, his rendition of "She Bangs" is to die for.

nether rain nor sleet nor dark of night can keep a r3 from its apointed rounds. Just point it towards arkansas and twist that throttle boys (and girls) we've all rode in rain before.. besides, it probably won't be more than a catagory 3 or 4 by the time it gets to E.S.

Gustav impacts Eureka Springs

The northwestern outflow cirrus level cloud layer is a tell-tale sign of potential. A careful eye to the variation is warranted. When it's westward progress halts the storm's westward progress diminishes dramatically. The most recent indicated intensity of convection on Gustav's western periphery is indicative of a westward inclination. I'm looking at Houston, presently. Regeneration of thunderstorm maximum on a north or east side will lend towards more wobble and more variation is track.

Hurricanes always loose intensities when traversing land. The brief period over western Cuba is a perfect example. Gustav is headed towards the warmest waters of the Gulf. This is bad, very bad. A Cat 5 is surely in the cards, when it hits landfall. Tornadoes in the feeder bands will be a continuing threat long after Gustav starts to peter out. Take a NOAA Weather Radio with you, for up to date weather conditions. Don't rely on the Weather Channel. They're in the business of sell advertising and not into keeping you safe. An Oregon Scientific WR601, or similar radio, is a great road companion. Almost anywhere en route you can simply switch from channel to channel (7 total) to find a suitable local area transmitter's frequency.

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Rocky,

I spent my morning watching the Weather Channel. I was considering leaving the trailer at home and riding. This would involve at least one night of accommodations, maybe two. With all of the evacuations from New Orleans and the Coast I am wondering how this would impact room availability in West Tennessee and Arkansas. It looks as if the Texas crowd is going to get **** wet regardless and Hanna may also bring some joy to the Florida riders from the East. I think you are right, we will know more once Gustav makes landfall. One way or the other I will be there. On a lighter note, I see where Bruce Springteen performed at the Harley 105th gathering in Milwaukee. Supposedly he really toned down his liberal BS for that audience. Who is our entertainment for RAA3. **** I hope it is William Hung, his rendition of "She Bangs" is to die for.

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I was under the purpule thong was our entertainment.

A little bird told me if a tornado gets you on the I-10 East of Alabama it will suck you up and drop you off at ES is this true?

scot in exile said:

A little bird told me if a tornado gets you on the I-10 East of Alabama it will suck you up and drop you off at ES is this true?

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Sounds like great fuel mileage......

Get 'er done. Kick 'er into Georgia Overdrive and let 'er roll.

If the High front keeps pushing in from the north east like it is it should stall the storm and keep it hooking to the left missing E.S. I hope.

Here is the ten day forcast for E.S.
10 Day Weather Forecast for Eureka Springs, AR - weather.com

No matter what us texans are getting wet I figured I would just have heather hold an unbrella over us on the way there.