I've totaled up the amount of days spent in phase 1 and phase 2 of the MJO for the MJJ seasonal period from 1979 to 2020 (prelim through 7/20). I think the chart speaks for itself. Notice some heavy-hitters for the Atlantic tropical season see higher amount of days. pic.twitter.com/XPe9gJm7zY

— Anthony Masiello (@antmasiello) July 23, 2020