Frank P
(Veteran Storm Chaser)
Mon Jul 08 2002 05:19 PM
Colleen, my assessment of what really is happening

Since June and July are basically the spring training months for hurricanes its only apropos that we get these silly little systems early in the season that really struggle to get their act together.... What we have here are some minor league systems not ready for prime time.... as have all of the systems been to date...

During baseball spring training, the players work constantly on certain skills and perform numerous repetitions and fundamental drills so when the real season comes around they are prepared for every challenge...

Hurricanes are no different... during the hurricane pre-season these wanna-be systems are honing their skills in preparation for the official regular season. They are working diligently on strengthening their CDOs, constantly conditioning their low and mid level circulations to be able to with stand the fatigue and pounding of the dreaded upper level shear, performing numerous reps and cycles developing deep convection, then only to lose it as fast as they developed... after a couple of months of intense practice they master the necessary skills.... and waa-la... we then get very mature and developed hurricanes in mid Aug and the remainder of the season.... primarily because of all the hard work they are doing now in preparing for the regular season....

yes sir its still the pre-season.... regular season starts in about a month or so... hehe



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