Question on the EPAC and the Atlantic

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Question on the EPAC and the Atlantic

#1 Postby storms in NC » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:10 am

Is it true when the EPAC is having a lot of storms the Atlantic is quite?They are up to E (I think?) and we are just 2 TS. I know it is still early. It has been on my mind and I was afraid to ask.

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#2 Postby boca » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:15 am

I think it might have something to do with the MJO being in a wet phase in the East Pacific,but just entering the Atlantic so that's why I think the East Pacific is jumping right now. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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#3 Postby AussieMark » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:21 am

in 1990

both were active

East Pacific: 20/16/6

Atlantic: 14/8/1

a total of

34/24/7
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#4 Postby gatorcane » Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:22 am

It is normal for the EPAC to get an early start, the Atlantic tends to catch up by the end of the season - we are right on track at this point for a normal season.
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#5 Postby CrazyC83 » Mon Jul 24, 2006 11:29 am

gatorcane wrote:It is normal for the EPAC to get an early start, the Atlantic tends to catch up by the end of the season - we are right on track at this point for a normal season.


Yes that is correct. Peak EPac season is mid-July to late September, while peak Atlantic season is early August to mid-October.
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#6 Postby Aslkahuna » Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:47 pm

Also, in most years there IS an inverse relationship in activity between the two basins (1990 was an exception).

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