STORM TRACK: March 31, 1987 (Volume 10 Issue 3)

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a stern warning to storm chasers in Texas: "You better follow the rules of the road". In a recent meeting, storm chasers were mentioned as a problem and a "crackdown" will be in order. Some of the state troopers have Mustangs which are faster than the older cars. So BWER.

The Senate and House have passed a resolution to raise interstate speed limits from 55 to 65 mph on rural highways. Proponents conceded that the 55 mph limit, mandated by Congress during the oil shortage of 1973, was to save fuel which some believe is no longer needed. Both Sen. Phil Gramm and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen of Texas agree the state should raise its limit. Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole also thinks raising the limit is a good idea. Watch the veto though!

Neil Frank, the director and energetic voice of the National Hurricane Center since 1974, will soon switch from forecasting to broadcasting. Dr. Frank will be moving to Houston, TX to join the staff of KHOU-TV. Good Luck Dr. Frank.