The Climate Prediction Center says that old, misnamed reprobate and hurricane-pusher La Nina could be close at hand.
"Some forecast models, especially the NCEP Climate Forecast System (CFS), continue to predict a rapid transition to La Niña by July 2007. However, for the past few months the CFS forecasts have been predicting a stronger and more rapid cooling than has actually occurred. Historically, the next few months are a favorable period for the development of La Niña."
It could make for a busy hurricane season, with some storms, inevitably, rolling our way from the Gulf.
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On the other hand, aggregate sea temperatures through the Atlantic Basin are the coolest seen at this time of year since the active hurricane cycle began in 1995. Upper winds are also in an unusual configuration, and very hostile to tropical development. It’s too early to worry, especially with these benign signs present.
On the other hand, aggregate sea temperatures through the Atlantic Basin are the coolest seen at this time of year since the active hurricane cycle began in 1995. Upper winds are also in an unusual configuration, and very hostile to tropical development. It’s too early to worry, especially with these benign signs present.
I’ll take your optimism. Being on Florida’s east coast, you are in a more vulnerable position than we are.
I’ll take your optimism. Being on Florida’s east coast, you are in a more vulnerable position than we are.
Many ‘canes or few, Al G. will attribute it to global warming.
Many ‘canes or few, Al G. will attribute it to global warming.
Could be, although it seems he is bashing television, at the moment.