Tropical Deppression 4

[Smiling JOe]

^ yep ...ol' Erin is sucking it right up here huh?

That could be good for WalCo and surrounding areas, as it could build up our beaches, but that sucks for TX.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Dean is building a little speed, as it jumped up to 70mph sustained winds, and looks like it will be a Cat 2 Hurricane by the weekend. I'd be canceling those plans of heading the US Virgin Islands.

 

[Lady D]

It would be nice if it would just stay way south of the panhandle. It's a good thing the gulf runs way south. Here's hoping.

 

[Smiling JOe]

 

[DD]

Here, they're saying a Cat 4 by Monday, and could hit Texas or Mexico. Probably different on another channel...

 

[jodiFL]

Just keep an eye on the barometric pressure HERE. If it gets lower than Texas or Mexico......

 

[DD]

Just keep an eye on the barometric pressure HERE. If it gets lower than Texas or Mexico......

 

[Smiling JOe]

Just keep an eye on the barometric pressure HERE. If it gets lower than Texas or Mexico......

Back during the storms of 2005, I recall reading that the trail of a storm will have a lower barometric pressure than the surrounding area, thereby acting as a pull for any trailing storms. Looking at the tracking map, it appears to be backing up what I heard. However, I am sure that many factors could play a roll changing paths of the trailing storm.

 

[jodiFL]

Yes, since TSs are low pressure they tend to stay with low pressure areas. High barometric pressure will push them away.

 

[SHELLY]

Here's an interesting site: http://magicseaweed.com/Gulf-Coast-MSW-Surf-Charts/9/

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