MDSnow93

Just checked that site again and Melissa is up over 37 ACE!

I'm still seeing 31.9 on this site https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/

They widened the cone significantly. Much more room off the west coast, and pretty much to the eastern edge.

This is a shot in the dark, but I'm kind of guessing this southern turn may be the start to a small loop before heading NE

Melissa already has more ACE than four named storms this season. Sure seems like it could get us above normal, which didn't seem likely last month.

Jerry's on the ACE board! Let's see if he can get us at or above average

I'm surprised it's only at 15.2 ACE

Just saw that Gabrielle added 19 ACE compared to Erin's 32.2. Does anyone know what to expect from Humberto?

The two main things the hardening off process is for are sun exposure and wind exposure. As well as adapting to a broader range of temps. The sun part is obvious, but the stems and roots are really not equipped to handle any real wind. A calm day is best, and I also usually start with one hour on the first day. Then slowly add on a couple more hours before gradually adding time in slightly sunnier spots. It's tedious, but I put a lot of time and effort into my seedlings. So I make sure they all make it through the home stretch! Good luck with the next batch! At this point it seems like ground sowing might be a safe bet for a lot of things! But I know more about plants, and less about weather.

Radiant heat from your house perhaps?