Im not sure if this is just a test run or what but NOAA is sending an AXBT which i believes gives the hurricane hunters wind speed and etc. to an area in the Gulf of Mexico
SUBJECT: TROPICAL STORM PLAN OF THE DAY (TSPOD)
VALID 27/1100Z TO 28/1100Z JUL 2006
TSPOD NUMBER.....06-057
I. ATLANTIC REQUIREMENTS
1. NEGATIVE RECONNAISSANCE REQUIREMENTS.
2. OUTLOOK FOR SUCCEEDING DAY: NEGATIVE. 3. NOAA AXBT DEPLOYMENT: 27/1200Z DEPARTURE FROM KMCF FOR AN AREA
it just looks like a cluster a t-storms but i guess will see if this is an area to watch or not they may just be getting bored i know i am (just dont hit us LOL)
the hurricane hunter recon planes are getting tasked with other things on the side this year. a couple months back jeff masters got onto an irate rant about that issue... not sure exactly when. you might could find it in his blog archives.
HF 2053z26july