DroopGB31
(Weather Guru)
Fri Sep 03 2004 02:07 PM
Re: Frances Weakens a Bit - Ivan forms in East Atlantic

Clark, That was an excellent observation and analysis of what caused the weakening. It makes total sense to me. Is this upper low what was causing the SW shear and providing all the dry air being entrained into Frances? Looking at the satellite I dont see and upper low around anymore so Im assuming its been destroyed? I guess alittle strengthening could occur then if this is the case but its not occurring at the moment as the pressure is now 960mb. Oh well, its another wait and see day.


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