From everything I saw on the 11pm and the 5am, it looks like the NHC was happy for a break. They gave minimal details on anything in the Atlantic, repeating the 5pm TWO at 11pm, then throwing everything that "might" develop in for the 5am TWO. Meanwhile, their 11pm discussion of Rita was minimal and then they passed it off to the HPC for the 5am. Similarly their TWD suffered last night. Maybe they had a post-hurricane "it's over" party?

Anyway, looks like we have a couple systems to watch: Remnants of Philippe that are now absorbed into a broader low. A wave that might develop eventually is near the Carribean. And a wave that looks promising to develop well out in the Atlantic. Wonder how long before the NHC's "break" is over and they have another Atlantic system to track? Given how the season's been going, I'd guess at most only a few days.

--RC