Hi Mark,   
      
   On Sun 2011-Aug-14 10:19, Mark Hofmann (1:261/1304) wrote to All:   
      
   MH> The forecast for this weekend was completely off base here in MD.    
   MH> It was supposed to be sunny and in the upper 70s.  Instead we are   
   MH> getting off and on downpours/storms all weekend long.     
      
   YEp, I'm wondering if what you're getting isn't some of the   
   spin off of Tropical Storm Franklin.  NOw we've got Gert   
   threatening Bermuda I see, and it appears another tropical   
   depression forming.   
      
   I sorta missed my amateur prognostication on Emily, but I'm   
   standing by my statement that late this month into the   
   remainder of the tropical storm season we could have some   
   whoppers, unless we suddenly get some cooler temps for a few days at a   
   stretch.  We've been a bit cooler here last few   
   days though, so maybe that's going to help things out a bit.   
      
   MH> It is very humid and feels like monsoon season.  We have picked up   
   MH> over 1" of rain in just the past 20 minutes.  Very heavy rain for   
   MH> prolonged periods of time.  We can use it, though.  :)   
      
   YEah so long as you don't get the damaging winds etc. along   
   with it.   
      
   Regards,   
              Richard   
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