Bob Brecks Blog

 So on Facebook I see more posts that try to bring the moisture from T.S. Christina into the southern Gulf this weekend.  Why are they trying to scare folks when the threat is not there?  I guess if you cry wolf often enough, the wolf will one day come.  Remember, even a broken clock is right twice a day!

 In an El Nino year, the EPAC (Eastern Pacific) basin is supposed to be more active with less activity in the Atlantic.  That is holding true to form as NHC upgraded 2 systems to Tropical Storms.  Neither is expected to become a hurricane, but both will bring a heavy rain threat to the western Mexican coast.

 Back in the 70s, comedian Bob Newhart played a psychologist on his Bob Newhart Show.  I remember one program where one of his patients had a problem/fear of being buried alive.  He tried to reason with her, but finally yelled "Stop it!, Just Stop It!"  It's how I feel each day after reading bloggers posting about the possibility of a Gulf storm beyond 7-1...

 All stations correctly called for 80-90% rain chances/coverage today and the computer models clearly verified.  The heavier amounts were north of the Lake and into south Mississippi, where NWS issued Flash Flood Warnings.  South of NOLA there was less rain and more sunshine.  The strong easterly winds switched to SSW and weaken allowing for the Coastal Fl...

 Yesterday I took the Mardi Gras Train on over to Bay St. Louis for a day trip.  What a hoot as the train takes you over sections of the Louisiana marsh I have never seen.  The ride is so smooth and comfortable  while you watch the eye candy out the windows.