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To: SheLion
Why does the weather people have this storm turning north?

The weather people are not out there waving this magic wand, chanting "Go to Houston, Go to Houston."

The science of meterology gets into steering currents and wind paths that guide weather systems.

The short answer? There's a weather system that Rita will slide around. Exactly where she will fall will depend on how fast the surrounding systems move to guide her toward the coast.

64 posted on 09/22/2005 3:56:32 AM PDT by mhking (The world needs a wake up call gentlemen...we're gonna phone it in.)
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To: mhking
The weather people are not out there waving this magic wand, chanting "Go to Houston, Go to Houston."

Nope. That Bush's job, utilizing the Haliburton Hurricane Navigator.

(Sorry - just this once, I just had to!)

73 posted on 09/22/2005 3:58:38 AM PDT by don-o (Don't be a Freeploader. Do the right thing and become a Monthly Donor!)
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To: mhking
The short answer? There's a weather system that Rita will slide around. Exactly where she will fall will depend on how fast the surrounding systems move to guide her toward the coast.

Thanks! I figured it had something to do with pressure but just needed reassurance. :)

129 posted on 09/22/2005 4:17:37 AM PDT by SheLion (Trying to make a life in the BLUE state of Maine!)
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