I realize that this particular subject may mean absolutely NOTHING to anyone but me…..but there are some things that we just feel need a post….and the Hurricane system is one of those things.
So far the season has been a bit of a snooze…but that could change dramatically….as reported by the officials and the experts…..
That was the prediction Thursday from federal forecasters who warned that the remainder of what so far has been a ho-hum early season is likely to shape up as bad and busy.
A La Niña pattern that emerged last month combined with record temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean and a storm-friendly atmospheric environment has the potential to begin churning out storms by the bunch.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a 70 percent chance of 14 to 20 named storms this year, including already-gone Alex and Bonnie and the remnants of Colin. Eight to 12 could become hurricanes, with four to six growing into major ones.
One thing that always puzzles me (and I know this is probably naive) – how much attempt is REALLY made to build in a manner that is relatively hurricane-proof?
I mean, with modern technology and building methods and all… well, I’d have thought that in an area where it’s guaranteed there will be big hurricanes it would be kinda mandatory or something…
That is a question many of us have asked…..after Katrina they came up with this plan to build up….high enough to avoid the storm surge….great idea but what about the 14 hrs of 120+ wind? I will pass on what was told to me….”do you know how many people are employed in the construction business?”
There it is…….make work……
Yeah – go figure!
Carpetbaggers is about the best definition of these pigs