Hurricane Season is Upon Us

[Youngblood]

The hurricane season is winding down, but not giving up. The oceans are warm, but the trade winds generally don't allow for much in the way of serious formations at this time of the year that pose any threat to land...and wind shear too presents difficulties.

In spite of that, meet Hurricane Paloma.

National Hurricane Center

Seeing as it formed in the low western Caribbean, this helped give it the opportunity to traverse the warm ocean waters in a north/northeasterly track to rapidly intensify to it's current strength.

Cuba, clearly this seasons most favorite target for swirling monsters of the deep, once again looks to be in the sights.

It is a small hurricane at present but will grow some before landfall. It could easily become a Cat 2, maybe even 3 or 4. Eye wall replacement and shear will decide.

Tropical Floater One Visible Imagery - Satellite Services Division

Tropical Atlantic Visible Imagery - Satellite Services Division

I was planning on finishing up this thread soon with a rundown of this seasons storms, their paths, and any trends...but as of now,the season is still alive and well.