Activity is heating up in the Atlantic tropical season. Tropical Storm Isaac formed earlier today and most computer models have it moving to the WNW and strengthening. Long range models pull it toward Florida next week and the GFS have Isaac as a hurricane off the west coast of Florida. There is plenty that can change, but Tampa is especially interested in the path of this storm.

Next week the Republican National Convention will convene in Tampa. Local officials had a mock hurricane drill for Tampa back in May. In their exercise, a category 3 storm with 111 mph winds was bearing down on the city on day 2 of the convention. Their recommendation; cancel the remaining sessions. Interesting.

It has been nearly 7 years since a major hurricane has hit Florida, that was Wilma in 2005. The Tampa/St. Pete metro area has been spared for 90 years. Back in 2004, Hurricane Charley was heading toward Tampa and then abruptly turned west and slammed into Port Charlotte.

This will be one to watch in the coming days, so check back for updates. Peace.