(NRL-MRY)The tropical Atlantic Ocean, usually buzzing with storms at this point in September, looks more like it should in June, when hurricane season is just starting. Tropical Storm Lisa is located about 1600 miles east of Karl and is faring slightly better while immersed in a hostile environment. Enhanced infrared satellite image of Tropical Storm Lisa. The large-scale pattern across the Atlantic would suggest that a lull in tropical storm activity may last for a while. One storm, Hurricane Gaston, contributed half of the season’s ACE, while the other half came from the other 11 storms.

Source: Washington Post September 21, 2016 14:27 UTC