Weather Has Cleared, Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Set To Begin

After some lingering squalls from Bertha this morning, skies have cleared, and winds are beginning to settle down.  The breeze actually feels good since the bright sunshine is bringing on the heat. Valerie and I just walked the beach and found a couple from Franklin, LA. enjoying the sunshine and the sounds of the Gulf waves crashing.

The dune buggies are out, and once the waves settle down, the crabbers will show up tonight.  The Rodeo officially will open at 5 PM with all the food and drink vendors in place.  There are free shrimp dinners given away tonight at 7 pm where you can meet President Liz Murrill along with her Admiral of the fleet Tab Troxler.  Music by Shorts in December starts at 6 pm. so come grab a bite to eat and listen to and dance away the night.  I'll be out fishing at dawn on Saturday, hoping to make the leaderboard.

What's left of Bertha is entering Texas near Beaumont, leaving Grand Isle in bright sunshine.  The food is hot, the beer is cold, and the weather is beautiful. Come on down and help us celebrate the 2026 Tarpon Rodeo.  Remember, I will award someone $10,000 Saturday night just for registering. Come join Liz & Tab for a party you don't want to miss.

All hail the 2026 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo!  Stay tuned!

Bertha is Gone, Tarpon Rodeo Delayed , Hot , Mostly /dry weekend.

 The second named storm of 2026 turned out to be quite a challenge for forecasters as it was never allowed to become a strong system due to extreme NE shear.  Her track from the get-go was erratic, with NHC doing their best to smooth out all the wobbles & meandering.  Check the track of Bertha as it moved from the eastern Gulf to Louisiana. 

The strong NE upper shear blew the main T-Storm clusters far to the SW, leaving the center of Bertha exposed with little weather around her.

The upper air conditions on the Water Vapor views show all the dry air around Bertha.

So as Bertha moves into Texas today, our weather will return to typical summertime heat.

With winds and seas decreasing, the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo is ready to rock and roll beginning at  5 PM,    

Our President & Admiral have delivered a who's who list of prizes that will be awarded to those who register.  

 

In addition to the above prizes, I will call out the name of the lucky winner of our Grand Prize ($10,000) Saturday night.  But you have to register to have a chance to win.  With improving weather, come on down to the island on Friday or Saturday and sign up.  I could be calling your name Saturday night!  Stay tuned!