The newest tropical wave off Africa is moving rapidly West, a bit south of the previous 2016 waves. The Hurricane Hunters are investigating today. All of the computer models are forecasting a NNW turn by Friday the 30th.
The reason for the abrupt turn are 3 , back to back, High Pressure fronts from the Pacific. The first is over NM & TX now (which way south of normal and good for Gulf protection).
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This very rare path and promises to bring rain to the ABC islands which are "dessert" islands, if it doesn't turn quickly.
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In about a week, 97L should be more predicable for a USA strike along the East Coast or not.
Jim...
The reason for the abrupt turn are 3 , back to back, High Pressure fronts from the Pacific. The first is over NM & TX now (which way south of normal and good for Gulf protection).
________
This very rare path and promises to bring rain to the ABC islands which are "dessert" islands, if it doesn't turn quickly.
________
In about a week, 97L should be more predicable for a USA strike along the East Coast or not.
Jim...