Howard Forms in the Pacific, Atlantic Waiting on Danielle

The lack of tropical activity around the globe is stunning, especially during this warming cycle of more frequent storms.   All the experts had 2022 being a "hyper active" season in the Atlantic, but it's the Eastern Pacific that has been on fire.   Tropical Storm Howard was named today making this #8 on their list.  The Atlantic has seen only 3 (Colin a wasted name) storms and is awaiting a disturbance coming off of Africa.

I mentioned several weeks back about my 1st mentor in Tampa (late Roy Leep Ch. 13) saying when the Pacific is active, the Atlantic is not.  Don't know if there is any science behind that, but it is the case so far this year.  Models keep indicating the system coming off of Africa will become Danielle sometime this coming week  NHC has outlined the area to watch and is giving a 40% chance for development.

The rest of the Tropics have some clusters of storms, but none have any organization.

I've outlined 2 upper lows (blue arrows) and a strong wave crossing the Yucatan.   Otherwise, it's basic summertime across the Southeast.

You can see the only frontal boundary is far to our north.  Behind it is noticeably cooler and drier air.   We have seen typical daytime heating storms bubble up again today.

Those who get some rain see briefly cooler temps.  Outside the storms, temps are near 90.  I don't see any major changes coming this week.  Without fronts, it's difficult to say you have any skill in forecasting these daily storms.

We are finished with the first week in August.   Meteorological Fall begins in 3 + weeks!  Let's hope for early season cold fronts!  Stay tuned!