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It is so easy to criticize our government – at all levels. It was encouraging, though, to see how well coordinated the relief efforts were for Hurricane Gustav. Things went so well that major media had to replay Katrina footage to fill time. From the evacuation of two million plus, to the lack of looting and levees that held, it was a job well done. Congratulations to all the rescue workers.
While we did not specifically call for Gustav, our overall contention that July, August and September would be a very active tropical season with the Gulf Coast in the crosshairs for hurricanes was on the mark. We do call for a storm in mid September which is how Ike is tracking at this point. I am grateful for the advance warning system that is in place that allows people to react and save lives.
Our thoughts are with the millions that have to find their way back home and still have to contend with the balance of the hurricane season. The peak for hurricanes is September 10th.
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Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
February 8th - February 11th
- Northeast U.S.
Wet snow mixed with rain Mid-Atlantic north through New England; slushy accumulations of 4+" possible.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Accumulating snows Kentucky, Ohio, then clearing. Fair elsewhere.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet snow Tennessee, western North Carolina; wintry mix northern Mississippi, Alabama. Elsewhere, rain, then clearing.
- North Central U.S.
Drier, much colder.
- South Central U.S.
Snow parts of Arkansas, then clearing, cold. Clear, much colder elsewhere.
- Northwest U.S.
Drier, but colder.
- Southwest U.S.
Drier, but noticeably colder.
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