Psssssssssst The Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea

[malaise]

are warming up

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Goodie

So storms will soon start.

GOODIE.

Is it me or is this getting worst every year?

[slackmaster]

2. I suspect you're just getting more and more information every year - BTW, check this out...

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sgx/briefing/shortENSO2012_13_final/player.html

[nadinbrzezinski]

7. We are, but ocean surface temps are indeed going up

Looking at those slides is of interest, thanks.

[CreekDog]

11. what about the pH changes?

increasing acidity in the oceans?

and the increase in temperatures isn't just more data.

what i didn't realize before is that you seem to advocate against the idea of human induced climate change.

[cherokeeprogressive]

14. I wonder if it's at all possible that undersea volcanic vents can be affecting the pH and acidity of

the Atlantic. The normal current flows north past Africa and Europe before turning west then south as it goes past Iceland and Greenland and Iceland has been experiencing an upswing in volcanic activity offshore.

[CreekDog]

15. if it's what you say, we probably can't change it

ironically, if it's the other explanation and we are the cause (or a primary cause), then that means we can do things to arrest it.

be careful what you wish for.

[Scuba]

16. Climate denial too, eh slacker?

[madrchsod]

3. do`t look good for my grandchildren and great grandchildren......

i think the patterns will become more extreme. the late 70`s were like this around here. dry,dust storms,and snirt. then record snow fall the next few years.

the last 5-6 years in northern il set records for rainfall and this year 12+inches less than average.

[malaise]

9. It's was fairly mild last year

and this year is not projected to be 2005 bad but there are three systems around and it's the first week in August.
Should be interesting next week.

[greytdemocrat]

4. The little system

Closing in on FL will bring us some needed rain which is a good thing.

[Lochloosa]

12. I've had plenty of rain in Jacksonville....22 inches last month

[gateley]

5. I think of you every time they give warnings for your area.

[malaise]

10. Thanks Gateley

The experts are telling us that Ernesto will pass South West of Jamaica - we hope they are right but we're prepared for the worst which shouldn't be more than a Cat1 hurricane. The best thing about Ernesto so far is that he's moving very fast.

[NYC_SKP]

6. Global warming will open up new artic oil fields, cheap gas, SUVs!!11!!!

~~~~Those who know me know my position on energy~~~~

[nadinbrzezinski]

8. I know the poster is in jest

but I can see it.

[yawnmaster]

13. yep. looks like hurricane season is upon us...

well, not me but the us in the south and east.

[B Calm]

17. Looks like a big one going into the Gulf right now!

[malaise]

18. We're just hoping forecasters are right

and Ernesto does not slow down or turn north or north west. That said he shouldn't be more than a Cat1 if he decides to mess up Jamaica's 50th birthday party on Monday.