Monthly Archives: May 2021

For the Tebow Haters……

by Pat Dooley.

I could go all day talking about how jealous the national media is of Tim Tebow and you know these guys are because they make it personal and are constantly degrading one of the best people I know. But let’s just imagine a world where Tebow throws a jump pass or bulls someone over in the end zone and Urban Meyer looks like a genius. U kept reminding some of these lunkheads that Tebow has not made the team. I thought Rich Eisen said it best when he said, “The only guy who should be angry about Tebow getting a chance is that one guy who would have on the Jags’ roster otherwise. That’s it. He’s the only one.” I know it is talking season, but there may now officially be too many shows on ESPN. Of course, maybe I should just stop watching.

 And here’s the other thing – wouldn’t a guy like Meyer love to have a guy in his locker room for mini-caps who understands the culture and the offense, especially with a rookie quarterback who is supposed to be the savior of the franchise? The whole thing makes me baffled by the way people hate on Tebow. What did he ever do wrong? Did he spend too much time with disadvantaged people in the Philippines or work to have a special prom night for challenged young people? If you hate Tebow, you need to look inward and reexamine yourself. If you think it’s a bad football decision, it’s one thing, but everyone needs to relax. Except, of course the people making No. 85 jerseys.

Ana Weakens – No Threat

BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Ana Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL012021
500 PM AST Sun May 23 2021

...ANA WEAKENS TO A DEPRESSION AND EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW
SOON...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...37.5N 57.7W
ABOUT 540 MI...865 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 55 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Ana was
located near latitude 37.5 North, longitude 57.7 West. The
depression is moving toward the northeast near 17 mph (28 km/h) and 
this heading with an increase in forward speed is expected through 
Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Ana is forecast to become a remnant low by tonight and dissipate on
Monday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.

Tropical Storm Ana Advisory #5

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Ana Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL012021
500 AM AST Sun May 23 2021

...ANA TRANSITIONS TO A TROPICAL STORM...


SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...35.7N 60.5W
ABOUT 340 MI...545 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 45 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ana was
located near latitude 35.7 North, longitude 60.5 West. Ana is moving
toward the northeast near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this heading with an 
increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slight weakening is expected over the next 24 hours and Ana is
expected to dissipate by Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.

Ana Advisory # 2

BULLETIN
Subtropical Storm Ana Advisory Number   2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL012021
1100 AM AST Sat May 22 2021

...ANA NOW MOVING WESTWARD WHILE NORTHEAST OF BERMUDA...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...34.3N 63.0W
ABOUT 175 MI...280 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

The Bermuda Weather Service has discontinued the Tropical Storm
Watch for Bermuda.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

There are no coastal watches of warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Ana was
located near latitude 34.3 North, longitude 63.0 West. The storm is
moving toward the west near 3 mph (6 km/h).  A turn toward the
north at a slow forward speed is expected later today, followed by
a faster motion toward the northeast Sunday and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is forecast today, but gradual
weakening is expected tonight and Sunday.  Ana is expected to
dissipate in a couple of days.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) mainly to 
the north of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
WIND:  Locally gusty winds are possible on Bermuda today.

Ana Forms in Atlantic

BULLETIN
Subtropical Storm Ana Intermediate Advisory Number 1A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL012021
800 AM AST Sat May 22 2021

...ANA MOVING SLOWLY WHILE CENTERED NORTHEAST OF BERMUDA...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM AST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...34.2N 62.5W
ABOUT 180 MI...290 KM NE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WSW OR 245 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for...
* Bermuda

A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area, in this case within 24 hours.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Ana was
located near latitude 34.2 North, longitude 62.5 West.  The storm is
moving toward the west-southwest near 3 mph (6 km/h).  A continued
slow and erratic motion is expected through tonight, followed by a
faster northeastward motion on Sunday and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Little change in strength is forecast today, but gradual
weakening is expected tonight and Sunday.  Ana is expected to
dissipate in a couple of days.

Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km) north of
the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).

LOW Moves Inland in Texas

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on recently 
developed Subtropical Storm Ana, located about 180 miles northeast 
of Bermuda.

1. Surface observations and radar data indicate that the area of low 
pressure previously over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico has moved 
inland over southeastern Texas.  Therefore, tropical cyclone 
formation is not expected.  However, the system could produce heavy 
rainfall over portions of southeastern Texas and southwestern 
Louisiana today.  Given the complete saturation of soils with 
ongoing river flooding along the Texas and Louisiana coastal areas, 
these rains could lead to flash, urban, and additional riverine 
flooding across this region.  Additional information on the rainfall 
and flooding potential can be found in products issued by your 
local National Weather Service Forecast Office.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...near 0 percent.


Evening Tropical Outlook – 5/21

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Fri May 21 2021

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

1. Recent satellite images indicate that the area of low pressure 
located about 250 miles northeast of Bermuda is well-defined and is
gradually acquiring subtropical characteristics. In addition, 
earlier satellite-derived wind data revealed that the system is
producing gale-force winds. The associated shower and thunderstorm
activity has increased slightly over the past several hours. If that 
trend continues, it would result in advisories being initiated on
the system later tonight or Saturday morning while it moves slowly
westward to west-southwestward to the northeast of Bermuda.  The  
low is forecast to move northeastward into a more hostile 
environment by Saturday night or Sunday and the system’s development 
chances diminish after that time. Additional information on this 
low pressure area can be found in High Seas forecasts issued by the 
NOAA Ocean Prediction Center and forecast products, including a 
tropical storm watch, issued by the Bermuda Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...90 percent.

2. A well-defined low pressure area is located over the western Gulf of
Mexico about 150 miles east-southeast of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Earlier satellite wind data and buoy observations indicated that the
system is producing winds of 30-35 mph near and to the east of its
center but recent satellite and radar imagery shows that shower and 
thunderstorm activity remains limited. Although environmental
conditions are not particularly favorable for significant
development, only a slight increase in thunderstorm activity could 
result in the formation of a tropical depression or storm before the 
system moves inland along the Texas coast overnight. Regardless of
development, the system could produce heavy rainfall over portions
of southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana through Saturday. 
Given the complete saturation of soils with ongoing river flooding 
along the Texas and Louisiana coastal areas, heavy rain could lead 
to flash, urban, and additional riverine flooding across this 
region.  Additional information on the rainfall and flooding 
potential can be found in products issued by your local National 
Weather Service Forecast Office.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...50 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...50 percent.

High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service can be
found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and
online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php

Tropical Outlook – 5/2/21

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Fri May 21 2021

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

1. Showers and thunderstorms associated with a non-tropical low 
pressure area centered about 450 miles east-northeast of Bermuda 
have become better organized during the past several hours.  The 
low has not yet acquired subtropical storm characteristics.  
However, if current trends continue advisories could be initiated 
on the system later today or tonight as it moves westward 
to west-southwestward to the northeast of Bermuda.  Subsequently, 
the low is forecast to move northeastward into a more hostile 
environment by Saturday night or Sunday.  Additional information on 
this low pressure area can be found in High Seas forecasts issued by 
the NOAA Ocean Prediction Center and forecast products, including a 
tropical storm watch, issued by the Bermuda Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...90 percent.

2. Recent satellite imagery suggests that a low-level circulation is 
forming associated with the mid- to upper-level disturbance over the 
western Gulf of Mexico. However, shower and thunderstorm activity 
remains disorganized. Environmental conditions are expected to be 
marginally conducive for development, and a short-lived tropical 
depression or storm could form before the disturbance moves inland 
over the northwestern Gulf coast tonight. Regardless of development, 
the system could produce heavy rainfall over portions of 
southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana during the next few 
days.  Additional information on the rainfall and flooding potential 
can be found in products issued by your local National Weather 
Service Forecast Office. 
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.

High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service can be 
found under AWIPS header NFDHSFAT1, WMO header FZNT01 KWBC, and 
online at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFAT1.php