I think about 99% of us missed the NHC memo on the newer naming protocals. Just curious Hugh, do you still have that link handy? That would definately be a "for the good of the order" link to post as our season is just getting underway.

In the mean time, the models do indicate that the ridging should remain pretty strong. Maybe some additional development in the BOC after the Yucatan crossing. However, this does not look like a US threat for the time being (next 4 days or so). If the ridge persists as indicated, I'd expect it to follow the forecast track and eventually wash out in Mexico. Too bad, cuase Florida could use the benificial rain of a very weak system.