When tropical lows form, they often bring an expectation of widespread rain and stormy skies. For many, the very mention of a low conjures images of heavy downpours soaking the landscape, replenishing reservoirs, and quenching parched soils. However, the reality can often be quite different. Tropical lows can, and often do, take the rain and cloud with them, leaving areas that had been eagerly anticipating a drenching surprisingly dry. This phenomenon stems from the nature of how tropical lows function and the atmospheric dynamics that drive them.
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