Rare Tropical Storm Possible in April
Rare tropical storm possible in April
We might have to start watching the tropics early this year. A story on ClickOrlando.com came out that conditions are right for a tropical disturbance to possibly form in the Gulf or the Atlantic. Possibly. Not happening. But, could happen. Just a good idea to note that weather is changing and we are already seeing hotter temps earlier then normal, so the possibility of storms could happen earlier than normal.
It’s not out of the question, last time a storm developed in April was in 2017. There is nothing to be alarmed about right now, but computer models are starting to hint at the potential for a developing storm in the Gulf of Mexico next week.
What Is The Chance Of Tropical Development
The cold front that we are getting on Easter looks like it will stall out over the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic. This front would be the focal point for a developing disturbance. First of all, if something does develop, it would be too early to tell if it would be a tropical system or a hybrid subtropical storm. A hybrid storm is fueled by both warm water and differences in temperature in the atmosphere.
The water temperature in the Gulf is already around 80, so that is right where it needs to be for storms to develop. Water temps are above normal. The air temperatures are above average already. We are in need of rain bad here with a drought warnings throughout most of Florida, but we don’t wish for a tropical depression to form.
Hurricane Season officially starts June 1 and lasts through November. Daily updates from the National Hurricane Center begin May 15.
Three More Reasons We Could See An April Storm
The last time a named storm developed in the Atlantic was Tropical Storm Arlene in 2017. No coincidence whatsoever, but the first name on the list for 2023 is also Arlene. Colorado State University issues their first forecast for the upcoming season on April 13.
5 Tampa Bay Restaurants That Are The Best In Florida
We know there are a lot of great restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. Yelp just put together a list of the 100 best restaurants in all of Florida. Many Tampa Bay area restaurants made the list. Their list is based on their community’s ratings and reviews. Firstly, many of us use Yelp to help decide which restaurant we want to go to. We read reviews, so we can make the best choice for the restaurant of our choice. Yelp will also include pictures of the restaurant in question and a ratings scale. This can help you determine whether you want to choose this place or not.
Top Restaurants In Tampa
There is always a trend in food and this year is no different. The Yelp list says, “Yelpers are craving (and raving about) Thai street food, beefy empanadas, spicy shakshuka, fiery chicken sandos, vegan BBQ, and other big flavors.” According to Yelp, The top restaurant in Tampa is Rice & Spice. Rice & Spice is located on Sheldon Rd in Tampa. Rice & Spice is loved by everyone who comes in. They serve Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. Comments include “110%, Amazing food, funny staff and more”.
One of the top restaurants in St. Pete is Uptown Eats. If you recall, that restaurant was listed as One of the Top 100 places to eat in America according to Yelp. What’s interesting is that same restaurant came in #36 of the list of best restaurants in Florida. Funny how it’s so high on the national list, but lower on the state list.
The #1 restaurant in Florida according to Yelp is called Pla-Tu Sushi, Thai, Tapas in South Miami.
Another diner website, Open Table has also made a list of the best restaurants. Open Table released its list of the best 100 restaurants in the country and two Tampa spots made the cut. Bern’s Steak House and Lilac ranked among the best of the best in America. The Tampa restaurants were two of seven Florida eateries to be ranked.
Finally, check out five Tampa Bay restaurants that are some of the best in Florida below.
