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Here is the latest forecast discussion from the NHC: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCDAT1+shtml/092056.shtml?
I think we may be seeing some localized flooding in the southeast. Many of the leaves have already started falling from the trees. Areas need to clear all gutters and prune trees, probably time to do tat anyway. Make sure your city is on the ball with the drainage systems. Leaves are the main culprit when trying to properly keep streets clear.
Another blog I recommend is WGN Weather Center Blog. Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling is the man, period!

Hurricane Season 2009

Although Hurricane Season officially started June 1st, The Atlantic has just recently becoming more active. Here is the scoop from the National Hurricane Center. I'll give it to you straight.

A Tropical Storm Watch may be required for portions of the Leeward Islands later today, from Tropical Storm Ana.

The intensity forecast for Tropical Depression #3 calls for gradual strengthening. It looks to become a Tropical Storm in the next 12 hours and a Hurricane in the next 72-96 hours.

This information is from the National Hurricane center. Here is a link to the full forecast discussion: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.

Image Credit: NHC http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

What a great view of an anvil cloud. If all meteorologists had this perspective, we could provide a detailed forecast of what to expect from these clouds based on cloud identification. Doppler radar can show reflectivity, intensity of winds and movement. But wouldn't be neat to see an anvil cloud at this angle during a forecast verifying the type of cloud formation we are dealing with. Pare this with Doppler and we have a pretty visual forecast. Unfortunately you only see this view of the clouds from the camera in my hands on the plane.

Need More Eye Candy

I am hoping to do some traveling soon to get more snapshots of Gods canvas.

Winter Wonderland In The South

It is always a treat when we have snow in the deep south. Others may beg to differ. As I sit in the weather center the phone has not stopped ringing. People are scared! They think the Apocalypse is coming because it was 72 degrees yesterday with tornadoes and snowing today. I do not believe this is unusual. There are really only two seasons: Winter and Summer. Fall and Spring are transitional seasons. When you replace a cold air mass with a warmer air mass, there will be some friction. Here is a link to NOAA National Weather service for more information. http://www.crh.noaa.gov/fsd/astro/season.php

P.S. I would have better pictures but, I am in the weather center guiding the people through the storm.

Beach Daze

Every time my eyes see the Gulf of Mexico in the summer, my mind is taken on a journey into my childhood. Driving to the beach with my brother and parents in the station-wagon, on a hot Florida summer day, with the windows rolled down and Huey Lewis and the News on the radio. As I close my eyes and drift away into my imagination, the hot summer breeze and blazing summer sunshine hit my face, and for that moment, I feel free. The water looks like a pool of limitless possibilities...similar to life. Approximately 80 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water (Source: http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/water_5.html). That statement alone should metaphorically tell us a lot about what the world has to offer. So much life has yet to be lived. So many stones remain unturned, not geographically speaking. Just the sight of this beautiful beach daze sends my mind racing with hope. Hope that one day my journey will be surrounded by others who share my passion and appreciation for the landscape God has painted for us.

Believe it or Not

Believe it or Not...this is a picture of Lake Michigan. When I was living in Chicago, I was always amazed at how cold it actually was. In the city by the Lake, it always seemed much colder than in the burbs. Although some may disagree...I am from Florida and before living in Chicago, I had never seen any winter precipitation or the thermometer drop below zero. My family is originally from Chicago so, my mother sent me to Chicago with the ugliest, warm clothes. She said when you are cold, fashion is not a priority. In the words of Metallica, "Sad but True".

Winter Wonderland

This is one of my favorite days, when I lived in Chicago. My Chicago family and I had a marvelous day sledding. It was a cold December morning. This photo shows a beautiful sun dog. God's wonderful gift to us on this bitterly cold day. Although I was freezing the beauty from this photo kept my heart warm...and I was also warm from falling several times off of the sled.

Weather Wonders

I wonder if everyone looks at the sky the way I do. Not only do the clouds bring me a sense of being, they also look like a science project to me. Even if you did not like math or science most of us were forced to take it until college. I love science projects! That must be another reason I love weather forecasting.
I wonder if people think I am spitting out non-sense when I deliver the forecast. I wonder if anyone but me ever takes a moment to just look up and embrace the wonderful gifts from God. When I look up at the sky and see a series of cloud formations I get lost and my mind is free from stress...briefly of course.
I wonder if the whole world thinks the planet is melting. I wonder if people know what our most dangerous element to the planet is. The sun. The sun adds an element to the sky that shines through the clouds. Depending on what time they meet will determine the radiance of colors are delivered.