There was a lot of chatter for days about something developing over the southern/western Gulf . That was based on several models hinting at development 7-10 days out. Well the models were wrong and nothing has developed. NHC is still trying to get something started along the old frontal boundary off the Carolina coasts, but that doesn't look likely. That old frontal boundary is draped back SW into the Central Gulf and we still have lots of clouds but no organization. None of the models predict any. There is a tropical wave over the central Caribbean with a weaker one over the eastern Caribbean. Between the Leeward Islands and Africa there is NOTHING going on, highly unusual for the heart of Hurricane Season. Unless something develops close in during the next 7-10 days, we could get through August with no activity, and that would be good.
We've seen some showers pop up over the South Shore, but there hasn't been widespread activity yet. My yard could use a real good soaking and so could my plants. Every day should give us an opportunity to get wet and that, coupled with typical heat & humidity, will make us feel our usual August awful. Stay tuned!
This has been a difficult 3 days with the passing of Nancy Parker. What is not surprising is the reaction of her viewing public with their outpouring of thanks & praise for her 20+ years of service. Nancy loved NOLA and NOLA loved her back. When I retired 3 years ago, I was overwhelmed by the reaction of my viewers (and still am today). It humbled me and I was very thankful for your support. My regret with Nancy's passing is she is not here to see how much we cared. Somehow I feel she knows!
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