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but it is getting a little frustrating to sit and watch this happen time after time. One of these babies has to develop sooner or later.....

On an acedemic level, I have to agree it is frustrating, but in real life, I would not wish severe weather on our friends in the N Central Gulf (or anywhere for that matter). To give myself something to do instead of being frustrated that they are NOT developing is to try and figure out *why* they didn't and give thanks my mobile home isn't getting blown off the bricks it sets on...nor are any of my friends or neighbors.

I just remember that when these things *do* develop, they often cause many people more than just a little acedemic excitement.....I was in Biloxi when Camile came through, and that wasn't acedemic excitement at all, it was terror.

Yes, I am a devout weather enthusiast but never ever hope for the formation of severe weather to threaten me or others. .... however, if you want a storm for yourself, tell me where you live and I'll try and send a small F1 tornado your way

I will say that my good wishes aside, it does look like the N GOM is starting to develop rotation and some banding is evident, including what looks like a classic feeder band may coming in from the south.

It may not develop into a storm, but I'd surely take my umbrella if I lived in the Mibile area +- a hundred miles....