No June Gloom...

Back in 1970 during Marine Corps Boot Camp at MCRD San Diego, I was introduced to what was called "June Gloom".   Basically the cold California current created a low cloud deck that pushed well inland after dark and retreated offshore during daytime heating.  The process took almost all day resulting in a cloudy, cool morning with late afternoon sunshine making for some comfy cool hours.  
Here, normally the 1st 1-2 weeks in June have us locked into our typical summer pattern of 90-95 degree heat with daily daytime heating type T-Storms.  It's rare to have a June day without at least 20-30% shower coverage (typically 40-50%).   But this week we have a rare June treat.  No rain, but more importantly, lower humidity!  That results in overnight lows on the North Shore in the 60s with daytime highs below 90.  That should last into Friday before our beloved muggies come back making us feel miserable for the weekend.   Hey we really need our typical daily showers, otherwise we end up getting too hot.

The tropics are quiet and none of the models hint of development for the next 10-14 days.  The high Mississippi River levels show no signs of falling until July.  This has killed fishing in many locations with too much fresh water chasing the speckled trout outside.  Hopefully, by the time of the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo (July 25-27), the River will be down and the inside waters cleared up.

I will be at the Barnes & Noble store on Vets in Metairie Wednesday night between 6-8 PM for the  signing of my friend Ron Swoboda's new book "The Catch".  Ron is my World Series Hero (New York Mets 1969), former colleague at Ch. 8, and current golfing partner.  Hope you can join us?  Stay tuned!