The NOAA's charts show historically when hurricanes begin forming more frequently. According to the graph, we are just entering the historically most active period for hurricane development, which peaks around Sept. 10
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Title: Where are the storms? Worst ones are often late [don't stop being very afraid]
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Published: Aug 11, 2007
Author: MARTIN MERZER
Post Date: 2007-08-11 09:46:10 by a vast rightwing conspirator
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Forecasters said that some notoriously active seasons started slow, but NOAA still trimmed its predictions -- slightly.
Posted on Fri, Aug. 10, 2007
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Audio | NOAA hurricane researcher Stanley Goldenberg discusses the revised forecast 
Chart | Peak in hurricane season (high-res)
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#1. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#0)
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Oooooooo, notice how that chart peaks on Septmber 11. Coincidence? I don't think so. It proves that al-Queefer is going to destroy Amerika. I hope my nearest Freedom & Liberty Camp is ready.
Holy mad cows!!! This is a great insight. I shall be retreating to undisclosed locations between now and then.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Where is Dr. Neil Frank when we need him?
"A functioning police state needs no police." - William S Burroughs
We don't need anyone to tell us that THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
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#3. To: a vast rightwing conspirator, Esso (#0)
#4. To: Dakmar (#3)
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