TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK FORECAST SYNOPSIS…ISSUED AUG. 07, 2022…6:30 P. M. EDT

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STORM W 2022 HURRICANE SEASON FORECAST
TOTAL NAMED STORMS: 18 – 20
TOTAL HURRICANES :        7 – 9
MAJOR HURRICANES:        4 – 6

AVERAGE HURRICANE SEASON
TOTAL NAMED STORMS: 14
TOTAL HURRICANES:         7
MAJOR HURRICANES:        3

2022 SEASON TOTALS
TOTAL NAMED STORMS: 3
TOTAL HURRICANES:       0
MAJOR HURRICANES:      0

U. S. LANDFALLS: 0

2022 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON NAMES:
Alex Bonnie Colin Danielle Earl Fiona Gaston Hermine Ian Julia Karl
Lisa Martin Nicole Owen Paula Richard Shary Tobias Virginie Walter

As a system becomes named, I will change the color of that name to red, as to indicate which names have been used this season.

2022 HURRICANE SEASON SUPPLEMENTAL NAME LIST:
Adria Braylen Caridad Deshawn Emery Foster Gemma Heath Isla Jacobus
Kenzie Lucio Makayla Nolan Orlando Pax Ronin Sophie Tayshaun Vivian Will

I am watching 2 waves in the Tropical Atlantic.  One is located near 33.0W longitude, and the other has almost completely exited the African continent.  Satellite imagery this evening shows an increase in convection with the wave near 33W, as well as the wave off the African coast.  Based on analysis of various satellite  loop channels, the wave near 33W appears to have more spin with it.  It did appear that the wave the NHC is interested in is beginning to display very weak rotation, however I could not detect anything solid at the moment.  The NHC has issued a MEDIUM (40%) probability for development during the next 5 days.  I find it strange the NHC doesn’t show an interest in the wave at 33W, given the CIMSS shear map shows a radial shear pattern overhead.
WEATHERNERDS EATL SATELLITE LOOP (INFRARED, VISIBLE, AND WATER VAPOR)



CIMSS WIND SHEAR MAP

NHC 5 DAY GTWO (LINKED)

Based on analysis of the ECMWF, GFS, CMC, ICON, and JMA models, the GFS is the only one showing development of  a low pressure system from the wave of interest.
GFS MSLP ANOMALY (96 HOURS)

Both the GFS and ECMWF show a somewhat favorable pattern as far as shear during the next 96 – 120 hours, then the pattern deteriorates and if anything has developed, will run into shear north of the islands.  Both models also show ample moisture and PWAT during this time, and thereafter, any “system” that may be out there, will begin to run into dry air to its west.
ECMWF AND GFS WIND SHEAR 96 HOURS


The ECMWF EPS cyclone formation probability forecast has decreased the probability of a tropical depression during the next 4 – 5 days.


Based on the update information, I concur at the moment with the NHC in that we may see some slow development from the wave off Africa.  However, how much and how strong remains to be seen.

Based on analysis of the JMAN (Japanese) and BOM (Australian) MJO phase space diagram models, the forecast still calls for the MJO to continue to move through phase 2.
JMAN AND BOM MJO PHASE SPACE DIAGRAM FORECAST

BOM

I will continue to monitor everything for any significant changes over the tropics, and will update when able.

Elsewhere, I do not expect Tropical Storm formation during the next 5 days.

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Have a blessed evening!

T. F. “STORM” WALSH III
GMCS, USCG (ret)
METEOROLOGIST / HURRICANE SPECIALIST /SEVERE WEATHER SPECIALIST