I haven't checked the BAM_ s against any storm but Katrina. Time constraints and the present location of Rita were the main reason I referenced Katrina.

The BAM_s tend to stay in a grouping, if you will, on most storms.

My post was mainly to inform and alert that the BAM_s grouping had moved North to near New Orleans. I'm concerned, to say the least, with that group.
While no one wants or needs a Hurricane of any Category. New Orleans can not handle another storm right now. Even the feeder bands would add to the water levels. I hope the Mayor will reconsider his plan to allow New Orleanians to return this week.