The Corps of Engineers came out with info saying the volume of water flowing down the Mississippi River was the greatest on record even exdceeding the great flood of 1927. Why didn't it break records(21.9') here? Two reasons...1) levees and 2) spillways. Remember the earlier forecast crest for New Orleans was 19.5'. That would have placed the river level within a foot of topping our lowest levees. But the Corps chose to first open the Bonnet Carre and then the Morganza to keep river levels from getting above 17.5' here. So far it has worked although it will flood some homes down in St. Mary & Western Terrebonne Parishes.
Historically we see our 1st 90 degree day during the 2nd or 3rd week in May and this year we're right on schedule as today's high reached 90. Little change is expected thru the weekend into next week. A weak cool front could trigger some showers on Thursday, otherwise we should stay mostly dry.
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Interpretation of NOAA's Atlantic hurricane season outlook:
This outlook is a general guide to the expected overall activity during the upcoming hurricane season. It is not a seasonal hurricane landfall forecast, and it does not predict levels of activity for any particular region.
Just don't understand why a big deal is placed on NOAA's or any other hurricane forecasts by our wonderful Bob? These forecasts are simply LONG RANGE guessing using available weather factors just like our wonderful Bob does every week... Our Bob is never wrong on his forecasts. Bob is the best weatherman ever!
If they didn't care about their "outlook," why then do they adjust their numbers half way through the season? The groundhog could do just as well.
You're right he is the best! It's about time you not only realized it but you admitted it too!
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