The Bob Breck Podcast Coming Soon, Heat Wave Lingers Till Rain Returns

As I mentioned yesterday, I've got some exciting news to share.  I'm launching a Bob Breck Podcast.  We're aiming to go live on August 11th or sooner, IF a storm threatens the Gulf.  This will be a subscription-based podcast, but we've worked really hard to keep it affordable and accessible for all.  I'm truly excited for this next chapter of my life and hope you, my loyal fans, join me on this journey.  It will begin with audio, with video to follow shortly. As always, I'll be here to explain more fully the weather with that calm voice of reason you've come to count on.  Stay tuned for more updates on how to join, having Bob Breck's voice in the palm of your hands. 

The reason I am starting a podcast is to counter the over hype that's on the internet.  I grabbed these two examples off my phone today.  My purpose is to DECREASE your anxiety, not to hype something that MIGHT be there in 10-14 days.  I will give you my opinion and not just repeat what NWS/NHC puts out in their discussions.  I'm feeling good that things will stay quiet for the next 10-14 days. Here's why.

As we approach the heart (Aug. 15th to Oct. 10th) of hurricane season, only the Central and Eastern Pacific are active with one Hurricane (Iona) and several potential named storms.

All the action is in the CPAC & EPAC, with one Hurricane going well south of Hawaii.  Typically, when the Pacific is active, the Atlantic is not.  Another limiting factor so far this summer is the Saharan Dust layer that keeps coming.

You can clearly see it on the daylight satellite view.  Yet all the internet is awash with waves coming off Africa, developing into something.  Sooner or later, that will happen.  But what's the point of crying wolf over every little disturbance?  The past two over the northern Gulf are good examples.

The Gulf & Caribbean are clear for now as there is too much wind shear.  The upper heat dome is now to our west, moving into Texas.  We should see a few storms pop up Tuesday PM with more widespread coverage for the rest of this week.

The eastern 2/3 of America is in misery because of the heat.  Back in my day, we just called it summer.  Now it's called "Excessive Heat Warning".

With rain coverage less than 5%, temperatures in most locations are flirting with record highs in the upper 90s.

Until the upper highs drift farther away, allowing for our daily storms, the heat wave will continue.  Just use common sense during the heat of the day.  Again, get ready to sign up for my Podcast coming in August.  Details coming soon.  Stay tuned!