Nana Forming Off East Coast? Or In Caribbean?

The Tropics are certainly active, although this morning we have no named storms to track.  NHC has highlighted 4 areas to follow, but none of them look to be our concerns right now.

There are waves coming off of Africa every three days, but none of these shows any rotation and development is expected to be slow.  So rather than look way out, let's focus on what's closer.

The disturbance racing to the west south of Hispaniola does have a spin and could become a depression later today.  With such fast forward motion, most computer models keep it going straight into central America and not veering northward into the Gulf.  The system off the east coast will probably be named first.

It's hooked on to an old frontal boundary, but the daylight (visible) satellite loop & coastal radar views clearly indicate a spin developing.   It will be interesting to see how quickly NHC upgrades this system since it will move out to sea and never affect any land areas.  So in the short term, we have zero tropical threats here for the next 5-7 days.

Today marks the end of Meteorological Summer, but before we start seeing cold fronts, it has to get cooler up north.  That is happening as 30s & 40s are showing up across the Rockies into Canada.  Models are bringing some of that air down to us NEXT week!   Be patient my friends.   I was watching a reporter on one of the networks covering Laura's damage in Lake Charles.  He began by saying..."Here we are 4 days after landfall and many are still without power".  Duh!  He obviously has never been through a major storm.

4 days is nothing.  heck, it takes that long just to clear the fallen trees and poles off the streets.  It'll take many weeks, perhaps months, before the power grid is fully restored.  Keep them in your prayers.

  Finally, September begins National Childhood Cancer Awareness month and Brenda and I are passionate supporters of CAPS FOR KIDS, a national non-profit organization for children battling cancer, which is based in New Orleans and serves over 150 pediatric oncology hospitals (including St. Jude's)in the U.S.

September 6th is the 26th anniversary of CAPS FOR KIDS creating smiles for children with cancer by connecting them with their celebrity hero to autograph their baseball caps to wear during their chemo treatments which fills these children with courage & hope & makes them feel special.

We are delighted to have FOX 8 join us as our local media partner as we are asking for everyone to "Give a High Five" by donating $ 5 (or more) to help Caps For Kids connect more children battling cancer with their own Cap Hero.  More than 15,000 children each year are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. If you are able to help us help kids, please visit

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A young child losing his/her hair can be such a painful experience, but getting a cap from their Hero eases that pain.   Can you join us in helping kids?   Brenda and I really appreciate your time and support.  Stay tuned!