The official news agency says the country is on alert.
The United Arab Emirates, just west of Oman, is taking a surprisingly sanguine view of the situation, even if the country could be confronted by hurricane force winds. They say that they weren't warned of anything worse than (I quote) "a bit of wind and rain".
I think a category 5 hurricane is more than just "a bit of wind and rain". I copy from the Saffir-Simpson scale:
Winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Severe and extensive window and door damage. Low-lying escape routes are cut by rising water 3-5 hours before arrival of the center of the hurricane. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 ft above sea level and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5-10 miles (8-16 km) of the shoreline may be required.
The image from space says it all:
I agree..a Catogory 5 is "time to get the heck out of here." So glad we don't have them here in Washington state Linda
ReplyDeleteI hear you and I agree that some action should be taken! I am a Florida, USA native living in Dubai, UAE. I know ALL about these destructive storms. I went through three of them in a two month period of time in 2004, left Florida, and never looked back. I am searching the Internet for information and all I can find is that the surfers are excìted and oil barrel prices have risen. Take my advice, please, watch the storm closely! Their paths are varied and almost never constant. What a cyclone weather report revealed an hour ago, most likely has changed. If you do live near the (northern tip of Arabia)h coastline, LEAVE! Go to higher ground, now. Take provisions with you. Research the Internet and find a hurricane safety guide/checklist. Remember, to have enough provisions to last at least three days. It is the loss of electrical power, the scattered debris and damage that effects rescue efforts and prolongs the return to normality once a Hurricane/Cyclone has run its course. May you be safe and sheltered.
ReplyDeleteIm a German Citizen living in Qatar ! I am seeking for info about this cyclon but nothing ... if it will come here or not nothing ... but i just hope it wont harm anybody and all will stay safe
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