Quote: I am curious... hopefully NHC will explain what prompted the decision to call it Otto now, as opposed to yesterday (or even the day before)
"However microwave data and cyclone phase analyses from the FSU/psu web Page suggest that the system has a warm core. Thus the cyclone has enough tropical characteristics to justify the issuance of tropical storm advisories at this time." From Otto TD#1
There's your answer...
-------------------- 2005 Forecast: 14/7/4
BUCKLE UP!
"If your topic ain't tropic, your post will be toast"