Bruce Katz (Met For NO's ABC 26 News)...

[Sean in New Orleans]

Dennis could land as far West as Pascagoula right now and we need to watch close because it could go even further West. He said the Bermuda High has moved in and is blocking a more Northerly direction. He said we really need to watch this system, but, he doesn't see a direct hit with New Orleans, although, it could come closer and we could easily see conditions that we had with Cindy earlier in the week (winds of 70 mph)...

[LSU2001]

J. Bastardi has said the same thing

[deltadog03]

I agree...this could come into the coast from the SE...yeah...SE...the radar sure looks like that is VERY possible...

[skysummit]

Bruce has been the only local met to say such a thing. At least he's showing a little concern.

[Sean in New Orleans]

He also said some buoy's near the center are reporting 30 foot wave heights!! Storm surge is expected to be an incredible 15 to 17 feet by the NHC...

[LSU2001]

I am sorry I just find it hard to believe thats a cat3 out there right now.
Tim

[Sean in New Orleans]

He just reported (he's on now), that reports are coming in for 140mph sustained winds from recon..

[LSU2001]

Thats more like it, IMO
Tim

[canegrl04]

140mph now,but with more intensifying expected in the coming hours,he could easily border cat 5 soon

[cajungal]

At least, him and Channel 4 are the only ones showing concern. Bob Breck took a totally different attitude. He wrote it off days ago. He got to remember his viewers also include the Gulfport/Biloxi area.

[HurryKane]

At least, him and Channel 4 are the only ones showing concern. Bob Breck took a totally different attitude. He wrote it off days ago. He got to remember his viewers also include the Gulfport/Biloxi area.

Hmm, he does seem to forget that a little bit now that you mention it.

[dhweather]

At least, him and Channel 4 are the only ones showing concern. Bob Breck took a totally different attitude. He wrote it off days ago. He got to remember his viewers also include the Gulfport/Biloxi area.

Yes, and I was a huge Bob Breck fan. He made a grossly irresponsible mistake by blowing this storm off as a Florida system.

[skysummit]

At least, him and Channel 4 are the only ones showing concern. Bob Breck took a totally different attitude. He wrote it off days ago. He got to remember his viewers also include the Gulfport/Biloxi area.

Yes, and I was a huge Bob Breck fan. He made a grossly irresponsible mistake by blowing this storm off as a Florida system.

He's done lost my respect also.

[LAwxrgal]

At least, him and Channel 4 are the only ones showing concern. Bob Breck took a totally different attitude. He wrote it off days ago. He got to remember his viewers also include the Gulfport/Biloxi area.

Yes, and I was a huge Bob Breck fan. He made a grossly irresponsible mistake by blowing this storm off as a Florida system.

He's done lost my respect also.

Agreed. This is the whole North Gulf Coast's system unfortunately.

[Mississippi Storm Magnet]

Warren Madden on the TWC reports the same thing. Pressure down to 940 mb and 150 knot Flight level winds. Warren is a Hurricane Hunter....

[cajungal]

I don't like him. I prefer Channel 4. They tell you like it is. And David Bernard and John Gumm always take deep concern for their people. Check them out on Channel 4 New Orleans forums. They really show concern and compassion. I don't really watch Bob Breck anymore except when I need a good laugh. He gets excited over stupid stuff. And does not seem to care when there is a need to do so. A lot of viewers stopped watching him after Lili. When he was screaming, saying if you don't leave Terrebonne Parish, now, get your body bags ready. I was at home during Lili when he made that statement. It was too late to leave. Luckily, she weakened and hit New Iberia. And our effects were minimal here in the Houma area.

[HurryKane]

Earlier someone suggested that if Dennis somehow hit New Orleans, Breck's flippancy would cost him his career.

If Dennis hits west of the MS/AL line, and/or New Orleans gets a lot more weather than expected, do any of you think that that situation would cost him his career or at least put a big dent in it? Just curious. I wonder how people who aren't weather watchers would perceive him after such a scenario.

[dhweather]

Warren Madden on the TWC reports the same thing. Pressure down to 940 mb and 150 knot Flight level winds. Warren is a Hurricane Hunter....

Yes, a well educated man that's been "in 'em"

[dhweather]

Earlier someone suggested that if Dennis somehow hit New Orleans, Breck's flippancy would cost him his career.

If Dennis hits west of the MS/AL line, and/or New Orleans gets a lot more weather than expected, do any of you think that that situation would cost him his career or at least put a big dent in it? Just curious. I wonder how people who aren't weather watchers would perceive him after such a scenario.

I'm sure he'll blow it off as a "well, those tropical systems can be tricky"
and he'll point out Elena in 85.

[duris]

Earlier someone suggested that if Dennis somehow hit New Orleans, Breck's flippancy would cost him his career.

If Dennis hits west of the MS/AL line, and/or New Orleans gets a lot more weather than expected, do any of you think that that situation would cost him his career or at least put a big dent in it? Just curious. I wonder how people who aren't weather watchers would perceive him after such a scenario.

Doubt it. He hedged his bets well enough at times with "don't let your guard down" stuff and wasn't that far off from what other local mets said. And I'm sure his idiocy draws viewers. That's the only reason I ever watch him.