We have the first named storm of the Atlantic season and, as expected, it is predicted to move into the oil-polluted Gulf of Mexico.
Some good news this morning, though: The trend of the forecasts keeps bending Alex to the left, toward Mexico and Texas and generally away from the oil leak (and Florida).
By the way, at this stage of the game, with a storm very far away, that is what you always want to look at -- the trend of the forecasts rather than any specific forecast. Watching the trend of several recent forecasts - left, right, toward you or away from you - gives you the best sense of what is likely to happen.
About Me
- Marty Merzer
- I have more than 35 years of experience as a newspaperman for The Miami Herald and The Associated Press. For the past 10 years or so at The Miami Herald, my responsibilities included overage of tropical weather and the National Hurricane Center. I actually tried to learn something about what I was covering, and I believe I did. In May 2008, I volunteered for a buyout from The Herald and started my own firm, Martin Merzer Creative Services Inc. www.martinmerzer.com
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