And then the Depression Set In ...
Turns out that storm mentioned below turned into a tropical depression.
And Tropical Depression 1 is going to hit Florida
The good news: It's going to come ashore with "only" 60 mph winds. Wind Shear is keeping a lid on it.
Water temperature is a major factor in hurricane formation, but just as important is wind shear, or the lack of it. And recently, the jet stream has moved further south (why? I don't know), putting more wind shear in the way of hurricanes.
Of course, the jet stream could move further north anytime it feels like it.
And if you're interested in this kind of thing, in a "Dear-God-We're-In-a-Slowmotion-Car-Wreck" sort of way, here's a chart showing the historical frequency of storms per month...
And Tropical Depression 1 is going to hit Florida
The good news: It's going to come ashore with "only" 60 mph winds. Wind Shear is keeping a lid on it.
Water temperature is a major factor in hurricane formation, but just as important is wind shear, or the lack of it. And recently, the jet stream has moved further south (why? I don't know), putting more wind shear in the way of hurricanes.
Of course, the jet stream could move further north anytime it feels like it.
And if you're interested in this kind of thing, in a "Dear-God-We're-In-a-Slowmotion-Car-Wreck" sort of way, here's a chart showing the historical frequency of storms per month...
This is when a Kosh-esqe voice in my head says: "And so it begins..."
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posted by Sean Brodrick @ 8:43 AM
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