Accu Weather JB Speaks again

[Plant grower]

He says keep in mind you were warned http://www.accuweather.com/video/913386 ... louder.asp

[Nimbus]

Back in 2005 we had TS Arlene by June 8 and a cat 4 Dennis in early July. Doesn't feel the same this year at all.

[hurricanetrack]

Yep. Seems like it is taking its sweet time. But, a whole lot can change in a hurry and 28 named storms or not, this season appears it could be a rough one.

[lonelymike]

He says keep in mind you were warned http://www.accuweather.com/video/913386 ... louder.asp

Warned about what? All the signs are there for an active hurricane season?

JB is media meterologist. He yells a lot to attract attention. Give me a reasoned and calm meterologist who doesn't have to sell to make a living.

[Plant grower]

He says keep in mind you were warned http://www.accuweather.com/video/913386 ... louder.asp

Warned about what? All the signs are there for an active hurricane season?

JB is media meterologist. He yells a lot to attract attention. Give me a reasoned and calm meterologist who doesn't have to sell to make a living.

Well you know JB he loves to get the credit to say I told you first because he feels not enough people give him credit for his forecast style.

[ConvergenceZone]

Back in 2005 we had TS Arlene by June 8 and a cat 4 Dennis in early July. Doesn't feel the same this year at all.

Well that's true. Like you said, everything got going early in 2005 which helped the numbers. I don't think anyone is really expecting a "freak" year like 2005. Heck, who knows if we will ever see a year like that again. But it does seem to be a popular opinion that 2011 will still be a busy season.

[Ptarmigan]

I think this season will be active, but could be a late bloomer. Some of the most active seasons were late bloomers, like 1950, 1961, 1969, 1998, and 2004.

[KWT]

Well I've been thinking the first two months of the season aren't that active, say a little above average thanks to July...

But thats quite typical in strengthening La Nina type patterns, most of them don't get going at all till early-mid August, hence why most La Nina seasons, esp the moderate seasons only get to 14-15 NS...because it all occurs in the second half of the season.

Its the main reason I've not been keen on the big 20+ type season some were expecting.

[CourierPR]

JB is simply reminding us that he saw the global patterns coming together for a very active season back in February. Remember, he is a scientist and is a specialist in pattern recognition. He does have a flair for drama but he is a skilled forecaster. All of us in hurricane prone areas would do well to pay attention.

[baygirl_1]

Yes, JB is loud and it appears the purpose of this video was to make sure he gets credit for warning people that this hurricane is going to be a rough and busy. Two things to keep in mind:
1) He's not alone in ringing the alarm that this hurricane season is going to be very busy- virtually every forecaster is saying the same thing.
2) We're less than 2 weeks into this season.

So, just use the information and do what you can to prepare your family for this season. All we can do now is prepare, watch the tropics, and pray!

[Aquawind]

JB is simply reminding us that he saw the global patterns coming together for a very active season back in February. Remember, he is a scientist and is a specialist in pattern recognition. He does have a flair for drama but he is a skilled forecaster. All of us in hurricane prone areas would do well to pay attention.

Agreed.. I have no problem with him patting himself on the back. He is not afraid to jump in the spotlight and speak his word..We need people like that with confidence and attitude to make an impression on the clueless crowd.

[jinftl]

Looking at 92L, it does appear things want to 'change in a hurry'. Never seen a system in that area look like 92L does....in June!!! (see 92L threads).

Yep. Seems like it is taking its sweet time. But, a whole lot can change in a hurry and 28 named storms or not, this season appears it could be a rough one.