On the contrary, SST's off the Eastern Seaboard have indeed been low, but have increased somewhat to near normal levels going into today.

CMC is seemingly developing a weak TS
UKMET is nearing the time frame, it appears to be showing a good setup for the system to form off the EC, but it isn't certain.
NGAPS has been a solid player in this for a while, it's forecasting development into I assume a Depression and crosses that over Florida and near the Bahamas in 144 Hrs.
An interesting scenario that is, the water there is steadily getting a little warmer...could see the strongest system possible given that scenario, shear is always uncertain that far out.
GFS seems to have the worst scenario..it indeed has low pressure present, but keeps it mostly over land and halts further development for a period.
Damn, even the NAM is in on the consensus right now by showing a NGAPS friendly scenario.
I think for the first time this year we're seeing tight model consensus on tropical development, i'm thinking Chantal may be here...way sooner then we think.
Any mets have their opinions?