| reasonmclucus |
| (Verified CFHC User) |
| Fri Sep 23 2005 01:18 PM |
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Re: Hurricane Rita Tracking West Northwest in the Gulf
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The geography of the area will cause Rita to make landfall as a Category 3 considering her current angle. Wind moving across land is slower than over water. The air over land is also drier which will cause Rita to beginning pulling in drier air . When over water, the water droplets picked up from ocean "lubricate" the wind allowing it to move much faster.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/07/050726074054.htm