I said I'd wait until Monday before declaring Hurricane Season 2011 nearly finished for LA/MS coasts...but why wait? None of the models have anything developing in the Gulf for the next 10-14 days. In fact, a strong cold front will push southward thru us around Oct. 10-11th bringing the coldest air since last March. That will start the process of cooling down the Gulf and ending the threat for any major storms this year. I have given the OK for the Fat Lady to start singing the end of a strange season that has seen many storms, but most of them very weak and short lived. Joe Bastardi was venting about naming storms (like Phillippe) when they are way out to sea and there is no way to verify winds except by satellite interpretation. A new satellite will be launched on Oct. 25th with some very sophisticated instruments that should help NHC solve the guessing problem. I'm just thankful Lee was our worst storm this year...stay tuned!
In the Short term, the first week of Fall will feel more summer-like until a weak front arrives late Friday-Sat. Real sweater weather will hold off until the following week.
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