Two areas to watch

[ticka1]

The western Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Will we have a named system before August 1st?

[windy]

The Atlantic and eastern Pacific Basins heat up
1:50 P.M. ET Thu.,Jul.29,2004
M. Ressler, Senior Meteorologist, The Weather Channel

Two disturbances in the Atlantic Basin could develop from late week into the weekend. First, a small low pressure area is generating thunderstorms in the Florida Keys. As this area of low pressure heads west-northwestward over the open waters of the Gulf, the upper-level environment will be favorable for steady development. Second, thunderstorms continue to flare east of the Bahamas as a surface trough of low pressure interacts with the eastern side of an upper low. Some development is possible as this large cluster of showers and thunderstorms advances to the west-northwest. The disturbed weather may push toward the coastlines of the Carolinas by Saturday afternoon. Both disturbances could be investigated by Air Force Reconnaissance on Friday. :) I sure hope this is a good sign. :)

[ticka1]

Okay which invest is 99L and which one is 90L? Going to have to catch up on things - had to go to the dentist - that's why I"m home early!!!

[Coriolis]

Ticka

Invest 90L is the one in the gulf , 99L is the one in the atlantic east of the Bahamas

Jim

[ticka1]

Thanks Jim - heard on another site that JB is more concerned with the system in the GOM - I guess because the water temps are higher? I'll have to listen to his video and see what he says.

All eyes on the GOM :)

[swmochic]

You guys might as well be speaking German...I have no idea what you are talking about? I know it's tropical weather,,,but as i said in my other post...I don't live anywhere near the ocean or nor have i seen the ocean!! Guess I'll go back to my corner and pout!!

[ticka1]

No you don't go off pouting - we are looking at potential storms out in the GOM and the Caribbean.

Here is a link for you to see what we are looking at - very pretty blobs right now - with potential for development.

They could be come tropical depressions and then from there we have to watch. Ask all the questions you want - that's how everyone learns.


http://www.goes.noaa.gov/GIFS/HUIR.JPG

[Coriolis]

Ticka - I hate any "blobs" that have potential...especially when its near where I live :)

Jim

[ticka1]

You are sitting right between both of these systems Coriolis....watch out ......

Will be an interesting weekend at least... Let's hope.

[StingRay]

The blob in the Atlantic looks particularly impressive. I note that they didn't fly the area in the Gulf today, maybe tomorrow. Timing couldn't be better with only 2 days of class left to go.

[stormy]

hey Jim, i use to live in miami, have family there. lived in bay point. i will be watching to see where it goes once in the gom. i know i will get it for saying this. but once in my life i would love to ride thru a hurricane. love the wind. yes we have something to look for. chic never been to the beach? come on down here and i will make sure u get to the beach. ok guys r first meeting needs to be at the beach for chic. anybody else want to ride out a hurricane???? lets go ;)

[Coriolis]

Stormy - I have lived in Miami all my life and as a kid I liked hurricanes but now after having to go through hurricane Andrew(especially when in the NE part on the eyewall) - I HATE hurricanes. I just have hobby in meteorology.

Jim

[stormy]

yes i know with andrew i was up all nite talking some with my brother who lives down there. the 3 little house my mother had just sold in homestead were history. my brother got some damage. i understand, just want to experience one in my life. let the hurricane season begin :D

[windy]

More activity in the tropics
6:28 P.M. ET Thu.,Jul.29,2004
Tom Moore, Senior Meteorologist, The Weather Channel

Two disturbances in the Atlantic Basin could develop from late week into the weekend. A small low pressure area is generating thunderstorms in the Florida Keys. As this area of low pressure heads west-northwestward over the open waters of the Gulf, the upper-level environment will be favorable for steady development. Thunderstorms continue to flare east of the Bahamas as a surface trough of low pressure interacts with the eastern side of an upper low. Some development is possible as this large cluster of showers and thunderstorms advances to the west-northwest. (The disturbed weather may push toward the coastlines of the Carolinas by Saturday afternoon.) Both disturbances could be investigated by Air Force Reconnaissance on Friday. :eek: