As I mentioned before, we're hard at work behind the scenes getting a podcast ready for launch. This new format will allow me to dive deeper into the details of my FB post and gives you a chance to actually hear my voice, a voice you trusted for decades due to my experience and calmness during hurricane threats. Ginger, Linda & Ellen asked if the podecast means the FB blog is going away. Absolutely not! I am under contract to FOX 8 as their hurricane consultant for the rest of the 2025 season. Don't worry, my Facebook posting will continue as long as Ch. 8 wants me.
So why the podcast? It will allow for longer, more in-depth discussions about what's really going on, plus I'll be able to answer reader questions. During a hurricane crisis in the Gulf, I usually FB post 3-4 times a day. It'll be the same with the podcast. During times of quiet weather, the podcast might be just several times a week. During the off season, frequency will be once a week. IF you can afford to buy one Powerball ticket every month, you can afford my podcast.
But it won't always be about storms and weather. During the quieter months, I'll be able to share stories about my past life (Marine Corps Boot camp!), bring on guests, discuss the current warming CYCLE and what are the drivers? etc. I'll do my best to keep it informative & entertaining. Think of this podcast as OUR podcast...something we build together & something you'll want to tune into each week. More details, including how to subscribe later this week.
While the Central & Eastern Pacific ocean remains very active with a major hurricane south of Hawaii & a Tropical Storm right behind, the Atlantic basin stays quiet. However, it's showing signs of life. let's begin wide and focus down to the Caribbean.
Although models do not develop either cluster of storms, it appears the Saharan Dust Layer remains the limiting factor.. Note the lack of T-Storms on the color Infrared view.
Typically once into August, the dust layer weakens allowing for these tropical waves to sometimes develop. But not in the next 7-10 days. Closer to home, a cluster of storms has formed in the western Caribbean.
No model picks up on this and NHC hasn't highlighted it. IF we are to see development pop up during the next 10-14 days, it'll be closer to home. Right now, there is another UPPER low over the eastern Gulf making for wind shear & a hostile environment.
As the upper high weakens and leaves us, daily storms will return bringing some relief from record heat. Today's high was close to the record of 99.
Like most summer afternoons, heavy storms bubble up with drenching rains and vivid lightning.
But if you don't get a storm, it's disgustingly hot & humid. Look at the Calendar. We only have about 6-8 weeks before those cooling fronts start coming.. Get ready for my podcast and stay tuned!
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