This thread has drifted a bit off-topic in the past few days, so just a gentle reminder to emphasize the tropics on the Main Page article. Personal experiences and anecdotes are really better suited to the Hurricane History forum, but I realize that as the Winter months drift by and Spring settles in, everyone begins to anticipate the new season. Welcome back to all - the busy season on the site is getting close.

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