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Five Hurricanes?
August 28, 2008Several of the models are showing numerous storms developing...here's just one:
Two of these storms are already declared: Gustav and Hanna. Gustav is still largely on track for Lousiana, but Hanna's something of a mystery as the models don't seem to know what to do with it. Some curve it back out to see, some do a loop, so just have it meandering aimlessly - just the same way that I shop for groceries. (Note to self: get donuts.) I have a feeling from what I've seen and read that Florida may be in for another hit. Hopefully they'll get a break.
Will Gustav be a hurricane that affects everyone in the country? Some "conventional wisdom" thinks so, and it goes like his: Gustav hits New Orleans during the Republican National Convention. The media rushes to cover it, with the obligatory comparisons to Katrina. "Katrina II" is born, and the coverage becomes wall-to-wall hurricane. News. Victims. Homes floating away. The political savvy exploit the situation and a Democrat president is elected.
I'm not sure I buy any of that. Conventional wisdom is often not. But keep all that in mind as we watch what happens. And above all, everyone rush your plans to completion, buy some donuts, and be prepared for a storm, whether you're in Texas or up the east coast.
Addendum: I heard today that oil dropped. Bigfoot was cited as having bought 5,000 barrels on some pretend oil-trading website. I can't confirm or deny this. We'll see what the price is when Gustav makes landfall, and see if "investing" half a million dollars can "earn" we $20 or $30 bucks.
Comments
Carl, have you ever checked out http://stormcarib.com ? Lots of interesting information about current conditions, directly from people on the islands. Some also post whatever photos they can get.
Posted by: Bob | August 29, 2008 8:02 AM
FIVE Hurricanes? It figures - I'm planning to go to the beach next week!
Posted by: CyndaP | August 31, 2008 10:01 PM