Look I’m not complaining, just curious. What’s going on, guys?! Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges back with you for another edition of the Tropics Watch newsletter!
You may be wondering why as well after all of the very active pre-season forecasts. We are now a little behind schedule in terms of named storms and way behind schedule from those forecasts. Trust me. These forecasts put out by NOAA and other respected meteorologists were not hype. They were based on science and meteorology.
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I used this hockey analogy prior to the start of the season. Two years ago the Boston Bruins won the Presidents Trophy, best team during the regular season and were ready to face the lowest-seeded Florida Panthers in the first round of the playoffs. Every expert picked the Bruins to advance. I mean come on, the top seed versus the 8 seed. Well, The Florida Panthers beat them that round unexpectedly.
There’s a little more science involved than just an upset so are diving a little deeper.
There are a few reasons why the Atlantic is seemingly being held back. Click here for an in-depth breakdown.
I am not counting the chickens before they are hatched and the fat lady hasn’t sung just yet. I’m simply sharing some info as to why the season has (thankfully) not gone gangbusters) yet.
There is still A LOT of the season to go and it only takes one. I talked about this in this week’s article linked above, but I think there is a room for a displaced peak this year. And maybe going forward. Click that link for me!
We’ll break down the tropics LIVE on News 6+ and our YouTube channel Monday night at 8 p.m. ET.
See you then!
Jonathan
There is a lot of noise out there when it comes to the weather. A lot of hype, a lot of clickbait etc. You have my word that you will never see any of those scare tactics from me and News 6. Seeing this myself makes my blood boil.
We’re going to talk about a lot of stuff (hopefully while everything remains out at sea), but we will do so with sound science and meteorology.
It is my hope to have a conversation about the weather this season and to my pass along everything I know so that you know what to look out for.
You can expect an e-mail from me every Monday (and as needed) during hurricane season. If it’s quiet, we’re going to talk about it. If there’s something going on out there, we’re definitely going to be talking about it. We also have a live tropics show that airs on our YouTube channel every Monday at 8p.m. and News 6+
Ways to stay connected this hurricane season
News 6+
If you live outside of Central Florida or don’t have cable, first of all thank you for finding the Tropics Watch newsletter!
Weather Wise
If you crave weather content, I have a show that airs Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. On News 6+ We get in-depth and hyper-local with the weather.
There is also a tropical update every morning at about 8:06 so you can see if anything is brewing.
Pinpoint Hurricane App
Even if you are outside of Central Florida download this app! This is the best hurricane app on the market and its FREE. As soon as the National Hurricane Center names something, you’re going to know about. It’s a great way to follow the season if you like doing that. Search WKMG in your app store and make sure you find the hurricane one.
YouTube
If you live in Central Florida subscribe to the WKMG/Clickorlando page.
If you love the weather whether you’re in Central Florida or not, subscribe to JustWeather!
Clickorlando.com/hurricane is also a great resource no matter where you live.
Alright. I have rambled on enough. Just wanted to make you aware of where you can find trustworthy and in-depth weather content this season.
One last thing. This is a two-way street. I/we are here for you. Any ideas? Like or hate something? Have any questions? Let me know. Shoot me an e-mail at jkegges@wkmg.com. Find me on facebook or twitter.
We’re in this together. We have families here too. You’re going to get the same info we give to them. Thank you for your trust. We don’t take that responsibility lightly.
Ok now I’m done.
Talk to you soon!
-Jonathan