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#1 Postby Stratusxpeye » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:08 pm

May sound very ammaturish. But I was wondering why every or at least most storms that form in the east pacific are fish. I've seen just a few that go towards land masses such as mexico. But I was wondering why the all move in a general course of where eugene is expected to go? Thnk you in advance.
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#2 Postby cycloneye » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:12 pm

Most of the EPAC storms form south of the subtropical ridge when it is strong moves the cyclone away from land.Only a few EPAC Storms dont have that ridge strong,there is a trough nearby and then moves into the Mexican Coast.
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#3 Postby HURAKAN » Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:14 pm

Usually storms that form late in the season are the most likely to impact land. As cycloneye explained, because of troughs of low pressure. Kenna is an example.
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#4 Postby HurricaneBill » Mon Jul 18, 2005 10:17 pm

Also, during El Nino years, Mexico is vulnerable to major hurricanes on the Pacific side.

Examples: Liza 1976, Madeline 1976, Tico 1983, Virgil 1992, Winifred 1992, Pauline 1997, and Kenna 2002.

However, it is possible for a major hurricane to hit Mexico during a non El Nino year.

Example: Hurricane Kiko 1989
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