There’s an increasing chance for tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico by mid-to late this upcoming week. A shortwave is currently located over the Tennessee Valley (see Fig. 1). This shortwave will continue to advance southeast today into Monday (see Fig. 2). As the shortwave dives southeast, a weak surface low will develop over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. This … [Read more...] about Increasing Chance For Tropical Cyclone Development In Gulf Of Mexico This Week
Memories of Dale
As most know, my brother Dale passed away on June 29th. We had his funeral on July 3rd. His gravesite is just a couple miles from the funeral home and as the procession was headed toward the cemetery, we passed a little side road that sparked a memory. I made a mental note to follow up with it. On the way out of town the next morning, I took a detour and re-traced the … [Read more...] about Memories of Dale
Barry To Develop In The Gulf Of Mexico?
The Atlantic Basin has been fairly quiet thus far this season thanks to strong wind shear and widespread Saharan dust. However, tropical trouble is a possibility for the northern Gulf of Mexico next week. Numerical guidance is flirting with the idea of a tropical cyclone (Barry) developing by mid to late next week in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The latest runs of the European … [Read more...] about Barry To Develop In The Gulf Of Mexico?
Same way… every, single, time.
I have been asked by several people about concealed carrying of weapons. Where I carry, what I carry, how I carry it. No I am not going into detail. OPSEC. People who know me know. But here are some thoughts on the subject. If you haven’t trained, don’t carry. Just like yoga pants, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Untrained people carrying firearms scares me more … [Read more...] about Same way… every, single, time.
Deadliest Cities in the United States
These numbers came from CBS News (for what it's worth). Couple of surprising tidbits at least to me. Detroit, Michigan and Chicago Illinois are dropping within the top 10. Los Angeles, California is a lot further down the list than I would have imagined. Texas, for all it's self hype and the chest thumping bad asses is on this list 7 different times. Not a very safe … [Read more...] about Deadliest Cities in the United States