Weather Extremes

Crazy weather.  Hurricane Isaac passed by us here in west-central FL a week ago, now.  As you probably know, New Orleans got pounded -- on the anniversary of Katrina, ironically -- and then the storm moved into the Midwest bringing much need drought relief.  As the storm weakened it drifted east into OH and then back south down to the FL panhandle, where it sits today.  The worry now is that it will re-energize over the very-warm Gulf water .... then what?

We have had some really extreme weather over the past couple of years, all over the world, actually.  Extreme cold in Europe last winter -- and snow.  Extreme heat here in the Midwest this Summer.  Extreme wet and then extreme dry in many states all over.  Would you Republicans please explain to me again why Global Warming is NOT going on?

(Do NOT assume I am a Democrat.  My political views are way more complex than a simple tag like conservative or liberal or independent.  In fact, 95% of all politicians give the rest of them a bad name!  But, there is not one other single place on this earth I would rather live ... and I have been to several, FYI.  But politics is not my topic today.).

The weather is of great interest to me because I'm trying to get back to the St. Louis area; via motorcycle.  I prefer NOT riding in the rain.  Not so much because it's dangerous going 60+ MPH on two wheels but rather because it takes 4-6 hours to get my bike clean again after riding in the rain.  Ya, I know.  Dumb.  But consider this is the same guy that RIDES a motorcycle to begin with and ALSO loves baking in the sun for 5-6 hours on the beach.  No one is perfect.

So the remnants of Isaac are making north FL and southern GA wet for at least the next couple of days.  And there is a 50% chance of thunderstorms in the STL area Saturday.  Sunday is FOOTBALL!  (Finally)  Monday is the first dry travel day for me.  Looks like I will get another "Beach Day" or two.