Lots of 9's today. TD #9 should eventually head toward Big Bend/ Panhandle as decent TS. GFDL has 92 knots*&$#%#*! Don't think so, but this will have a chance to intensify if it stays in the GOM longer (GFDL puts it not that far east of N. Orleans). Invest 99L looking good this morning at about 12N/42W moving west. Could get interesting down the road as models put it in the SE Bahamas (those that have it) but too early to speculate. Agree with Joe B. that this one has potential to make it across the pond, but there is a weakness in the ridge as it goes into the Bahamas that may let it go north> There I go ...speculating...way too early. Have a great Thursday! Cheers!! Steve H.