That and the Saharan dust which has been more dense than normal have kept things in check in the Atlantic thus far.Meanwhile there is still no sign of hyper-active
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What is showing up on the Euro is also a feature on the GFS. I may be the only one but these low pressures north of the CV islands are killing tropical waves
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I would think the opposite is needed for waves to amount to anything. High pressure north of CV, Low pressure south.