They can lead to the formation of tropical cyclones in the north Atlantic and northeastern Pacific basins .
Tropical waves are generally carried westward by the prevailing easterly winds along the tropics and subtropics near the equator .
waves can lead to the formation of tropical cyclones in the north Atlantic and northeastern Pacific basins .
Tropical waves are generally carried westward by the prevailing easterly winds along the tropics and subtropics near the equator .