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If tropical depression Beryl forms in the Atlantic this weekend it will be only the second time two storms have formed in the Atlantic before the official start of hurricane season, June 1. Alberto formed earlier in the month. The very large low pressure system in the Atlantic has a 70% chance of becoming a depression within 48 hours. Yesterday morning it stood a 0% chance of forming. Wind shear that was slowing the system is expected to subside this weekend, opening the door for formation.…

Weather is making significant history this year as it appears the U.S. has fast-forwarded the seasons and months and events that should happen in June and July are happening in May. Forecasters believe hurricane Bud will continue to grow stronger as it approaches the Mexican coast near Acapulco, and perhaps stall for some time as a category 3 storm. Flooding will be a major concern along with strong winds for the coast and inland. In the Atlantic near the Gulf of Mexico a large low pressure…

Talk about wild means you consider up and coming blasting off,  Cage the Elephant. When the singer dove off the Letting Go stage today at Gulf Shores Hangout Music Festival I thought a few things: he's definitely letting go and he's not being confined by anyone or thing. There, I thought is a band shooting for the win. I caught the three allowed songs from the pit area but not before the singer defied everyone and thing…

Saying she would never, ever get on the back of the bus Mavis Staples roused the crowd at the Chevrolet stage on the sunny beach of Gulf Shores, Alabama this afternoon. Besides singing in top form Staples showed that she was not shy speaking politics and asked what was the matter with people questioning the birthplace of our president. I was able to catch a few songs of her set and really enjoyed hearing the old Staple Singers classic "I'll Take You There." As I was leaving the stage area…

The drive from Mobile has each day been pleasant, a chance to enjoy the farmland scenery and take in the fresh air in these parts. Of course I drove the speed limit, which changed from 30 to 70 depending on where I was. Despite dire warnings from local media outlets regarding police and state trooper presence I hardly saw either.…