Hurricanes Stay Stronger Longer...

Did you see the article in today's Advocate?  A new study claims that it now takes hurricanes 33 hours to decline 2/3rds in wind strength compared to 17 hours back in the 60s & 70s.  Translation...Storms are staying stronger farther inland than in the past meaning cities well inland (Jackson, Birmingham, Atlanta) will feel much stronger impacts from future storms. 

 Of course this year was the storms that increased as they approached the coast (Laura, Sally, Zeta).  I'm sure someone will do/is doing a study regarding that.  Basically, as the Planet warms, warmer water should produce more intense storms which certainly has been the case for the past 3-5 years.  Something to think about

Tropical Storm Eta has cleared Florida and is racing up the Carolina coast.  NHC's focus now shifts back into the Caribbean where models indicate our next named (Iota) storm will form.

Satellite views indicate clusters of disorganized T-Storms that should become better organized tomorrow.  Models take the system into central America with several exceptions.  IF Iota were to head towards the Gulf next week, we have another cold front coming that would block it from reaching the northern Gulf.

Today's front just brought drier air that will hang around for tomorrow.  We still reached 81.  The next front will arrive late Sunday with more humid air ahead of it that could allow for a shower or two.  Breezy and noticeably cooler air should feel great for next Monday & Tuesday.

Finally, I love looking at satellite pics.  The top view is 8 AM, the next 11 AM showing the clearing with the last 2 from 3 PM with the frontal clouds down off our coast.  Enjoy your Friday as we await the chance to go back to sweaters and jackets next week.  Stay tuned!