SPECIAL SUNDAY EDITION...TROPICAL DEVELOPMENT IMMINENT

6/13/2010




SPECIAL EDITION OF THE BANDIT SPEAKS…TROPICAL DEVELOPMENT IMMINENT IN THE ATLANTIC…CODE RED

This is a special Sunday edition of The Bandit Speaks. There is a potential tropical system developing between South America and Africa. The current disturbance has been labeled 92L and if a closed low level center forms it will become Tropical Depression One. If it makes it to Tropical Storm or Hurricane status it will named Alex.

Currently the forecast models are continuing to show development as the system moves off to the West Northwest (WNW). The National Hurricane Center is giving the disturbance a 60% chance at development. That is up from 20% less than 24 hours ago. The NHC has issued a CODE RED for development.

The first impact will be on the Eastern Caribbean islands. After that some long range models indicate that Hispaniola and Cuba could be impacted. Jamaica and The Cayman Islands could also be impacted. Very long range there is a possibility for the system to impact South Florida and then the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Obviously that would be very bad in light of the current oil situation in the Gulf.

At this point in time the long range forecast should be taken with a grain of salt. We are nowhere near time to push the panic button yet but this situation bears watching. If anything this may be an indication of what is to come for the rest of the hurricane season. It is EXTREMELY rare to see a storm begin to form in this location this early in the season. Normally this location is known for spitting out storms in late August to early October. The fact that we are seeing something forming in this area this early is alarming to say the least.

Please note that this is not an official forecast. For official products please see the National Hurricane Center website at www.nhc.noaa.gov

If you live in a region affected by tropical disturbances now is the time to review your disaster plan if you have not done so already. Stock up on any needed supplies. Remember, the government will not be able to help you. Can anyone say Katrina? For additional information on tropical weather go to www.storm2k.org

This concludes this special edition of The Bandit Speaks. Don’t forget to check out the blog throughout the week. This week a series on America’s Future…Our Youth. Also coming soon…A special article on 2012...Is the disaster really coming? Is it reality or a myth? Did ancient cultures know something about the future that we currently don’t know? Stay tuned and we will search for answers together.


Until tomorrow night,

Stay Educated, Stay Informed, Stay Alert, Stay Safe


Sonny “Bandit” Darlington.