Bryan Norcross: Odds are increasing that a tropical system will track toward the U.S. Gulf coast next week

Bryan Norcross: Odds are increasing that a tropical system will track toward the U.S. Gulf coast next week

There is now a broader consensus among the various computer forecast models that a tropical system will develop in the western Caribbean or the southern Gulf of Mexico and track toward the Gulf Coast next week. The assortment of predictions pretty much agrees that the system will be in the development stages by Wednesday and reach the coast Friday or over the weekend.

How the weather can influence baby names

How the weather can influence baby names

Choosing a child’s name is one of the most important tasks parents face before the birth of their baby. While family legacy and cultural significance often play prominent roles, weather and climate can also influence the decision. Names associated with hurricanes, such as “Andrew" and “Katrina," have seen significant declines in popularity, whereas calmer phenomena like “Sky," “Aurora" and even “Jet" are experiencing a surge.