"Michael Di Bernardo" wrote in message
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I don't know whether its just me, but does this seem to be a more active
hurricane season than the previuos years. If so, is it probably due to
the
"Greenhouse Effect" and warmer oceans.

Mike

www.dudleyweather.angelcities.com


Yes it has been much more active than normal. The August total of eight
tropical storms is the highest ever. Having saif that it is nothing to do
with global warming, it is to do with a multi-decadal cycle in the Atlantic
which results in 20-30 years of active seasons and then 20-30 years of
inactive seasons. 1995 was the start of the next active cycle, so enhanced
hurricane activity can be expected for approx the next 20 years.

Adam