(Storm Chaser)

Tue May 17 2005 06:44 PM

Re: Carib stuff

Well, hurricanes don't necessarily always follow the prevailing winds (jet) per se, but are much more influenced by trofs and ridges. In this case, there happens to be a trof in the southwest which allows the cyclone to override the prevailing wind flow, as it is very weak this time of year.

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