Combination Of A Departing Trough & MJO Upward Motion Pulse May Lead To Tropical Development In The Western Caribbean Between May 24 & June 1

Rob Lightbown, Crown Weather

I wanted to post something before going into the weekend regarding my continuing belief that the combination of a upward motion pulse in the Madden Julian Oscillation and a departing large trough of low pressure may cause lowering barometric pressures, a decrease in vertical wind shear, very warm sea surface temperatures and increased thunderstorm activity in the western half of the Caribbean. This simply all means that I continue to believe that tropical development is possible in the western Caribbean in a 8 day window surrounding Memorial Day weekend.

So, this will be something I will be keeping an eye on over the coming days and I will keep you all updated.

Forecast Upper-Air Pattern Evolution During The Week Of May 23rd:

Madden Julian Oscillation Forecast Evolution Over The Next Few Weeks:

What a crock. I hope.

Yeah..what does Rob Lightbown of Crown Weather know?

Remember Arthur struck May 31

No I don't remember an Arthur??
How long ago was that?
Looked it up 2008 Southern Belize got it, probably why I don't remember.

20 inches or so of rain could really replenish my well.

That would be sweet.

It takes a very bold forecaster to predict a storm this far in advance ...... that being said, it's a good reminder to clean the gutters, check the boat-bilge and service the gene. All stuff we need to do anyway but sometimes forget.

Well today is the 22nd and my week is booked heavy,I could make some money,pay some bills and make a lot of people happy... Sooooo what could Murphy do here?
I would like to get an update!
I need something to worry about besides the end of the world and transcontinental tsunamis.
How about it Rob whats it going to be?

Do not invoke the wrath of the Gods Elbert!