If we do see the continuing trend of what could be a strong El Nino, will the associated shear an El Nino typically produces over the Atlantic basin be enough to reduce the number of Atlantic tropical cyclones, especially during the peak of the Cape Verde season and then into the Caribbean later in the fall?  The Atlantic "Nino" is still unusually warm, but has this anomaly peaked and might the eastern tropical Atlantic begin to return to a more normal temperature profile?  This will be fascinating to watch unfold as we head into the heart of the hurricane season.  Something's gotta give, right?