Interesting WV loop: Ridge erosion, but how much?

[calidoug]

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT ... -loop.html

And how long until ridging rebuilds in from the W?

It looks like the dry air has stopped moving south, and is starting to slide east across the Gulf coast.

Also, the outflow is starting to push over the keys.

[bobbisboy]

Looks like a big bowtie. Notice the ridging to IVAN'S west as well. Should be seeing the turn soon based on this.

[bobbisboy]

By the way, I think when this turn DOES come it will be sharper than what the NHC is presenting at the present time. We shall see.

[cloud_galaxy]

couldn't that cause Ivan to turn north once he shoots the channel?

[Possum Trot]

Is it possible for Ivan to pop through the center of the bowtie?