Down here in coastal South Carolina, I've been spending lots of time watching the tropics too but there may be some good news for the rest of the season. Our local newspaper had an article about all the storms this season and the last few lines seemed to hold some hope for all of us:
"There is hope that the worst may be over this year. Friday was the official historical peak of the season, Caldwell said. But he warned there is another secondary peak in early October before the season winds to an end Nov. 30.
Also, the season should not be as strong in its second half because of the El Nino weather pattern forming in the Pacific Ocean. That pattern is associated with a weak Atlantic hurricane season, Caldwell said.
Fewer storms for the rest of the season should be good news for weary Lowcountry residents ready to turn off the Weather Channel."
I sure hope they are right, especially for Floridians, but really for everyone all up and down the east coast. It's been a BAD year.