and last updated 2021-05-20 14:30:12-04
Most (not all) tropical systems start off of the Northern Coast of Africa near Cape Verde. The combination between Northern Africa s warm/dry air and Southern Africa s cool/humid air helps create the African Easterly Jet.
WFTX
The African easterly jet is where the wind is easterly and comes from the temperature contrast between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea.
The easterly wind helps the warm Atlantic water rise into the atmosphere eventually forming thunderstorms. Tropical systems use warm water as fuel to grow and strengthen, but typically the water needs to be at least 80°F for this to happen.
Sahara kõrb – mitmete kõige hullemate orkaanide sünnipaik - Forte forte.delfi.ee - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from forte.delfi.ee Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.