All signs that I've seen show that it's related to natural variability. There could be some impact of global warming, but its role is probably a secondary or tertiary role. |
Almost every (computer) model indicates a United States landfall. It's time to make those preparations. |
Almost every (computer) model indicates a United States landfall. It's time to make those preparations. |
Almost every (computer) model indicates a US landfall. It's time to make those preparations. |
Almost every (computer) model indicates a US landfall. It's time to make those preparations. |
I knew if they had a normal day, they were going to beat me. But if they had an off day, which they obviously didn't, I might have a chance. |
If Katrina had been 30 to 40 miles to the west, it could have been a different story. It did not score as bad a hit [on New Orleans] as it could have. But it's still pretty bad. I doubt anyone will really be disappointed that they left. |
If you've been lax with your hurricane preparations, now's a really good time to catch up. |
It could be the nicest weather of the season. |
It doesn't look as active as 2005, but I'm not sure we'll ever see another year like 2005. |
It has weakened considerably and it looks like it will take a more westward course than we first anticipated. |
It would not be out of the ordinary to have six more storms by the end of the year. |
It's not as bad as the eastern side. It'll be plenty bad enough. |
It's the same system that has brought one of the coolest summers in the Northeast in years. It has basically steered anything away. |
Our guidance points to a large, powerful hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico in the next few days. We're forecasting a Category 3 hurricane, but Category 4 is not out of the question. |