I think the duration is certainly the reason. Also the GFS has been terrible at forecasting temps on the cool side lately. I think it’s broken. It has a high of 81 today (euro 89) and 84 Tuesday (euro 94) Every other model is much warmer. Heck it’s already 80 today.

I filled out mine in 2002 when I turned 18. Obviously, there was a lot of talk about reinstituting a draft around that time too. I never considered joining the military though, mostly because my father was drafted during the latter years of the Vietnam War, and really hated his time in the military. My mother was also from the Quaker tradition, so she constantly preached non-violence, etc... I got my aversion to guns from her. I think I would have enjoyed the military though, the discipline and comradery. Would have seen some interesting stuff if I had joined up at 18.

The Euro ensemble mean is 82 on Saturday and 83 on Sunday and we all know it runs at least 2-4 F low during warm spells. If it trends any warmer we’ll be in near record high territory.

Had a 64/48 spread yesterday. Definitely a cool June day, but nothing insane down here.

We all know Trump is crazy, and that kind of thing gets magnified with age. And that video you just shared. WOW. It's both hilarious and horrifying all at once.