The flu & storm thunderstorms

So I've gotten knocked down with the flu since yesterday at lunchtime. I made it to work today and have gradually been eating my lunch since then. I do feel better now, however I'm not sure how tennis practice is going to go. Let's hope for the best.

In weather news, we're expecting some strong storms tonight, and then of course it's going to get cold again. Argh. Oh well. There is a chance for some snow/rain mix on Thursday night, however nothing to report at this point about any statement or advisory, and it looks to be a non-event.

Because I have had the flu, I've been a CNN-HD junkie the last few days watching news of the primary. It looks especially good on my upstairs (new) TV...in HD they also give you extra graphics and pie charts and all. I would watch FoxNews, but they are not yet in HD (neither is FOX Atlanta, WAGA for that matter).

Miss a day (well 5) miss a lot

Okay, since I last left off, Subtropical Depression 10 turned into a Tropical Depression, then made landfall near Fort Walton Beach, Florida before it had time to intensify into Jerry. Jerry did form, but as a Subtropical Storm and went north in the Atlantic. There is now Tropical Storm Karen, but that is likely to turn north soon and not threaten any land. Next we have Tropical Depression 13, which most likely will be upgraded at the next advisory (at 11 EDT/10 CDT) to Lorenzo. Finally, there are about three storms that could eventually be Melissa, Noel &/or Olga (is it just me, or is Noel more of a girl's name than a guy's name? Anyway...).

No rain in Atlanta yet, but there is a 30% chance of showers for tomorrow! Yeah!

I spent early Sunday morning in the ER...dehydration and food poisoning. Never have I been SO sick in my life. Wow. Fortunately I'm just about back to normal now.

Finally, we go to Alexandria/Mount Vernon, Virginia this weekend. That should be fun and exciting. Hopefully I can squeeze in some college football while we're there!

AFTERNOON UPDATE:
Karen: The weather patterns that were originally going to swing her out to sea aren't looking so strong now, and it appears Karen may be a threat to the U.S. after all. If this were to occur, it would be late next week. Intensity is anyone's guess.

TD-13: Although it looks impressive on satellite, this has not intensified yet, but still appears that it will become Lorenzo (or maybe Melissa? see below) and plow into Mexico after midnight on Friday night/Saturday morning.

Disturbance near Florida: This is looking healthy, and may become TD-14 and/or Lorenzo/Melissa before too long. It may be very close to Cape Hatteras as a Category 1 hurricane Friday night, &/or it may move up to Cape Cod. It will most likely be classified tomorrow.