Besides the remains of Beryl trying to reform well off the East Coast, the Tropics are likely to go quiet for the next 10-20 days. None of the computer models are showing development, plus the MJO (Madden-Julian oscillation) has gone into the unfavorable (sinking air) phase. Typically July is not an active hurricane month and it is August 15th thru October 1st when, historically, we have the greatest chances to have a tropical threat, So we have a long way to go before cold fronts start coming and we say good bye to the 2018 hurricane season. We take it one month at a time and, so far, June & July have been nice to us.
Watching the various weather programs this evening reminded me of how difficult it was to keep the viewer engaged when the weather was so boring or the same day after day. We have a large upper ridge centered over the Ohio Valley with clusters of storms rotating around it. One of these days we’ll get some storms rotate on the underside of this ridge increasing our rain chances, but that appears unlikely before early next week. I heard thunder this afternoon and could see the dark clouds to the south, but no rain fell at my location. Coverage looked to be only about 10% this afternoon which is far below normal for summertime. I expect Saturday & Sunday to be no different so if you get wet, consider yourself to be the fortunate ones.
On a serious note, if you have to work or play outdoors during our summer heat, remember to stay hydrated. 3 & ½ hours in the sun today playing golf I drank two 12 oz Powerades & I didn’t have to pee! By hole 15, I wasn’t feeling tired, but my head was in a fog. The sun can really play a number on our bodies, especially if you’re a senior like me. So pay attention to what your body is telling you. Heat exhaustion & heat stroke are real dangers if you’re not careful. Stay tuned!
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