ATL: Tropical Depression Dolly

[mattpetre]

I believe the ridge is weakening some now and we will be looking at a landfall N. of Brownsville by the am. Goodnight all and be safe in S. TX.

[Derek Ortt]

wxmann,

this will not be inland in 24 hours.

The models have handled the storm very well... You sometimes tend to over react to short term trends

[Wx_Warrior]

Yes, they have Looks like the EURO wins this one (unless something drastically changes).

[HouTXmetro]

Yes, they have Looks like the EURO wins this one (unless something drastically changes).

Chalk up another one for the EURO. It was hands down the best last year.

[Hurricanewatcher2007]

Don't think its over just yet! Theres still another 36 to 48 hours over water alot can happen in that amount of time!

[Hurricanewatcher2007]

47kts well away from the center.

[CrazyC83]

47kts well away from the center.

That's at super-high levels, not at any operational altitude.

[Sanibel]

Still sorting out the rough parts. Safe bet better form tomorrow.

[HouTXmetro]

A vast majority were Houston area poster. Being that we are in the clear interest have waned.

[paintplaye]

Watch if this thing takes a turn to the north more tomorrow, you will have everyone back. Especially if the forecast is for the center of Texas.

[Wx_Warrior]

You're right about that..And if it does (besides having to deal with 1,000 'I told yall sos'), we will just have to deal with it. I tell people, there's nothing you can do about it if he/she heads your way except be prepared.

[paintplaye]

You're right about that..And if it does (besides having to deal with 1,000 'I told yall sos'), we will just have to deal with it. I tell people, there's nothing you can do about it if he/she heads your way except be prepared.

Amen. I mean the NWS has done a good job tracking this thing. If it takes a turn to the north tonight or tomm, then there is nothing we can do. It is one of those things that just happens.

[Ad Novoxium]

Well, it's not avoiding problems. 12 dead already in Guatemala.

[Texashawk]

So... does anybody think this is the largest relatively weak tropical storm in recorded history in the Gulf? I mean, it practically covers the entire Gulf, and part of the WC... I know I can't remember a larger TS...

[njweather]

Yep, it's like this every time...

Any ideas on what'll happen with the fragment of Dolly that was left behind. It's now over the Yucatan.

[cheezyWXguy]

So... does anybody think this is the largest relatively weak tropical storm in recorded history in the Gulf? I mean, it practically covers the entire Gulf, and part of the WC... I know I can't remember a larger TS...

not anymore it doesnt...and its strengthening now. Besides the windfield has shrunk quite a bit

[Wx_Warrior]

No... (on the question asked) 2 posts up.

Pro mets and historians could provide a more detailed answer.

Dolly is properly named...

[HouTXmetro]

You're right about that..And if it does (besides having to deal with 1,000 'I told yall sos'), we will just have to deal with it. I tell people, there's nothing you can do about it if he/she heads your way except be prepared.

Amen. I mean the NWS has done a good job tracking this thing. If it takes a turn to the north tonight or tomm, then there is nothing we can do. It is one of those things that just happens.

It won't and if it does it will do it just before landfall IMHO.

[americanrebel]

I still think this storm will make a northernly jog and most likely do a Rita, skirt the Texas Coast for a while before finally deciding on where she will make landfall. That is if she decides not to stall out there with TUTT below her and the high above her breaking down as we speak.

[paintplaye]

You're right about that..And if it does (besides having to deal with 1,000 'I told yall sos'), we will just have to deal with it. I tell people, there's nothing you can do about it if he/she heads your way except be prepared.

Amen. I mean the NWS has done a good job tracking this thing. If it takes a turn to the north tonight or tomm, then there is nothing we can do. It is one of those things that just happens.

It won't and if it does it will do it just before landfall IMHO.

I agree but i wouldn't be so cocky at the same time.