Emily is still too far away from the mainland U.S. to be affected by any troughiness dropping down right now. Though, the trough may be a sign that the ridge near TX is not quite as strong as people are predicting. Just yesterday it had quite a grip on the whole GOM... that didn't take too long to erode (at least partially) today.
hmmm, well this is one galveston Texan that is going to pay attention. That snow in the winter, cane in the summer thing has got me thinking this is our(Houston/Galvenson) year.