Velocity potential ... I like to call it the engine room of the atmosphere 💪
— Ben Noll (@BenNollWeather) October 15, 2020
This winter, upward motion will be sprawled out from Africa to the Maritime Continent, likely favoring MJO phases 2-5.
The Indian Ocean rising branch looks similar to early 1989, a strong La Niña. pic.twitter.com/KWlt33ybJp