So... are the remnants of Karen in the area of the Turks and Caicos moving into the area where convection has persisted and is that what gives the impetus to that Bahama area to gel?

I'm trying to understand or see where Karen would have been extrapolated wise and not sure if that is or isn't what is going on.

The beautiful wave down in the Atlantic is Melissa? I was away for a few days, didn't realize.

All i know is shear is relatively low down there and the conditions would support development. It looks like a big system though and Melissa always seemed tiny. Nice structure, good bones as they say.

Warm water.. why isn't more being said about this area?

http://www.esl.lsu.edu/special_gifs/trop_lant4col.jpg