Friday, September 21, 2018

No Kirk Just Yet, But 4 Systems to Track...

NHC upgraded the area of disturbed weather several hundred miles SE of Barbados to Tropical Depression # 11 tonight.  There is a low level swirl of clouds, but all the T-Storms are being sheared off to the south and east of the center by strong west upper winds.  If this were to become Kirk, he wouldn’t last very long as the upper shear is expected to persist ahead of it through the weekend.  Another obvious swirl has moved off of Africa and it appears to have the better chance of becoming our next named storm.  However, it is so far out that, even if it were to come straight to us, that would be 12-14 days from now.  Another swirl is south of Bermuda with no storms with it, with yet another swirl far out over the north Atlantic.   The eastern Gulf has an upper low drifting towards the west and that should keep a hostile environment for any development into next week.

 

What we’re all waiting for is that first real Fall cold front as Fall (Autumnal Equinox) happens on Saturday.   Sadly, there are no strong fronts in sight, although a leftover frontal boundary will sag our way for next week.  That might make for a soggy pattern for a few days so keep the sweaters in the closet and your shorts & rain gear handy.  The following weekend into the first week of October might see a better chance for a weak front to pass through.  Most of the norther tier of states are in the 30s & 40s tonight.  It’s gonna get here, but not until next month.  

 

Tonight I went to see a comedy murder mystery play at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre and have not LOL ( that’s Laugh Out Loud for those over 50!) that much in a long time.  The material is so funny and presented by a talented cast of local actors who are really, really good.   If you are looking for local entertainment in a quaint setting, try going to see this play.  Call the JPAS (Jefferson Performing Arts Society) at 504-885-2000 or info@jpas.org for tickets.  I promise you won’t be disappointed.  Go with a group of friends like we did tonight.   It was really a hoot!!!  Stay tuned!

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