Great debate here kids. Thanks for the information Jason. Answer me this: We all agree the strength and/or weakness of the ridge to the north will determine the fate of Frances. What I have not seen are updates on this issue. Local mets here last night were discussing the possibility that if the trough in the northern US deepens, a high pressure ridge somewhere would have to correspondigly strengthen, and all bets were on the atlantic high. Are there any idications as to whether the ridge is strenghtening, moving, or weakening? Is it possible Frances could follow the AVN and do a slow swing north and slice the coast of florida all the way up through the carolinas? I would rather not have to board up my windows, and have a wedding to attend on Saturday. Where can I look to see the strength of the ridge to plan accordingly?

Puzzled,

Brett