i don't know how credible the actions of snails are in weather forecasting.. unless they're leaving slime-trail messages like 'beware the tempest" or "the lightning is coming" or "heeeeere's johnny!!" on your windows. kinda doubtful, but not to discredit the signs nature gives when trouble is in the air. i'll feel like a dope if florida gets whacked again, in other words.
wave emerging off west africa now has all the sound and fury of howard dean on the campaign stump. SAL should provide a sedative effect. wave near 65w flared to life tonight as well. negative mjo's effects are becoming apparent now.. the mid august interlude should pass inside of a week.
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