Wow-that's all I can say about the tropics right now. Frances is an amazing storm to watch on visible satellite loops. And I certainly didn't expect the little surprise that the SE system therw at us. It wasn't looking good yesterday, but it is now a TD. Should mostly be a rainmaker for the Carolinas through the weekend.

Frances is the big story. I really don't have much else to add to what everyone else as well as the forecasters have said. I really don't want to start hyping this storm too early..it's still a full week away from Florida. However...the upper level high that is forecast to build in could bode VERY well for intensification. The storm is already at 105 miles per hour and an upper level ridge will build in over the weekend...sending the storm more westward with favorable conditions. I can barely fathom how much potential this system has. Can't say much else at this time.