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Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
New Prediction Shows When First Tropical Storm Could Take Aim at Florida
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season could form between June 6 and June 13, according to a new forecast from AccuWeather. Impacts could affect the Florida Keys between June 10 and 13. Newsweek reached out to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) by email for comment. Why It Matters The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Earlier this month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its 2025 hurricane forecast. NOAA experts anticipate between 13 and 19 named storms forming during this year's Atlantic hurricane season, with six to 10 strengthening into hurricanes and three to five strengthening into major hurricanes. NOAA forecasters are 70 percent confident in the ranges, the report said. What to Know Tropical Storm Alvin has already formed in the Eastern Pacific, which follows different forecasts and seasonal predictions than the Atlantic season. The Eastern Pacific season begins May 15, but Tropical Storm Alvin formed earlier than average when it strengthened from a tropical depression on Thursday. A stock photo of palm trees before a tropical storm. A stock photo of palm trees before a tropical storm. lisatop/Getty No storms have formed in the Atlantic so far this year, but the first could begin to develop sometime between June 6 and 13, AccuWeather said in a report on Friday. Several weather patterns are contributing to possible tropical storm development, including developing moisture that threatens showers and thunderstorms from South Florida south through Jamaica over the weekend. There also is "pulse of low pressure," according to the report. The U.S. coastline has a near-zero chance of tropical rain or wind through June 13, but AccuWeather labeled the Florida Keys as low risk, which is slightly higher. If a storm does form, U.S. impacts could occur closer to the middle of June, depending on which path the storm takes. Despite AccuWeather issuing a low risk for tropical development in the western Caribbean and southern Gulf between June 6 and June 13, the NHC is not expecting any tropical activity in the Atlantic over the next seven days. The first named storm of 2025 for the Atlantic hurricane season will be Andrea. What People Are Saying AccuWeather tropical meteorologist Alex Duffus said in the report: "This pulse will be moving slowly through the zone from the western Caribbean and southern Gulf around the same time when a surge of moisture may develop. For these reasons and a drop in disruptive winds in the region, we are issuing a chance for tropical development." Duffus added: "We believe there could be some tropical development over an approximate period sometime from June 6-13." Acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm, in a press release about the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season: "As we witnessed last year with significant inland flooding from hurricanes Helene and Debby, the impacts of hurricanes can reach far beyond coastal communities. NOAA is critical for the delivery of early and accurate forecasts and warnings, and provides the scientific expertise needed to save lives and property." What Happens Next The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1. People in at-risk areas should monitor forecasts and be prepared for hurricanes or tropical storms.
UPI
4 days ago
- Climate
- UPI
Atlantic may spring to life just days after 2025 hurricane season begins
With the first day of Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, a window for homegrown tropical development will open during the second week of the month, and there could be some effect in the United States as a result, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Over the next week to 10 days, moist and dry air will alternate over the Caribbean and as far north as Florida waters in the Gulf and Atlantic. Some of the dry air episodes will be accompanied by dust carried from the Sahara Desert for thousands of miles to the west. The dust may be visible when the sky is clear, and can result in colorful sunrises and sunsets. This wide image of the tropical eastern Pacific and the western Atlantic shows Alvin (far left) on Friday, May 30, 2025. Brown areas over the Caribbean (center) and Atlantic (right) are indicative of Saharan dust. (AccuWeather Enhanced RealVue™ Satellite) A moist zone is forecast to develop along the tail end of a cool front from South Florida to the Bahamas and Cuba from later this weekend to early next week. Repeating showers and heavy thunderstorms in this region can bring several inches of rain. In a few cases, a couple of inches of rain may pour down in an hour's time and result in street and highway flooding in cities such as Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Looking farther ahead, AccuWeather meteorologists are also monitoring a pulse of low pressure that works its way from east to west around the globe. "This pulse will be moving slowly through the zone from the western Caribbean and southern Gulf around the same time when a surge of moisture may develop," AccuWeather Tropical Meteorologist Alex Duffus said. "For these reasons and a drop in disruptive winds in the region, we are issuing a chance for tropical development." "We believe there could be some tropical development over an approximate period sometime from June 6-13," Duffus said. Should the first tropical depression or tropical storm unfold in the Atlantic during the second week of June, where it tracks will depend on how quickly it ramps up and the steering breezes at the time. There is a chance a tropical depression or storm wanders into the Gulf of America or perhaps drifts onshore and slowly unwinds over Central America, southeastern Mexico, or Cuba before the middle of the month. The first name on the list of 2025 Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes is Andrea. Any impacts on the Florida Keys would likely be from June 10-13. Should a tropical depression or storm wander into the Gulf, heavy rain and gusty winds could be carried onshore somewhere along the United States mainland toward the middle of the month. Because of the uptick in squally showers and thunderstorms as early as this weekend and on through the middle of the month from the western Caribbean to the southern Gulf and Florida Straits, boating, fishing and cruise interests should monitor the situation. Alvin in the eastern Pacific became the first tropical storm of the season for either basin straddling Central and North America earlier this week.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Atlantic may spring to life just days after 2025 hurricane season begins
With the first day of Atlantic hurricane season on June 1, a window for homegrown tropical development will open during the second week of the month, and there could be some impact in the United States as a result, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. Over the next week to 10 days, moist and dry air will alternate over the Caribbean and as far north as Florida waters in the Gulf and Atlantic. Some of the dry air episodes will be accompanied by dust carried from the Sahara Desert for thousands of miles to the west. The dust may be visible when the sky is clear, and can result in colorful sunrises and sunsets. A moist zone is forecast to develop along the tail end of a cool front from South Florida to the Bahamas and Cuba from later this weekend to early next week. Repeating showers and heavy thunderstorms in this region can bring several inches of rain. In a few cases, a couple of inches of rain may pour down in an hour's time and result in street and highway flooding in cities such as Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Looking farther ahead, AccuWeather meteorologists are also monitoring a pulse of low pressure that works its way from east to west around the the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ "This pulse will be moving slowly through the zone from the western Caribbean and southern Gulf around the same time when a surge of moisture may develop," AccuWeather Tropical Meteorologist Alex Duffus said. "For these reasons and a drop in disruptive winds in the region, we are issuing a chance for tropical development." "We believe there could be some tropical development over an approximate period sometime from June 6-13," Duffus said. Should the first tropical depression or tropical storm unfold in the Atlantic during the second week of June, where it tracks will depend on how quickly it ramps up and the steering breezes at the time. There is a chance a tropical depression or storm wanders into the Gulf of America or perhaps drifts onshore and slowly unwinds over Central America, southeastern Mexico, or Cuba before the middle of the month. The first name on the list of 2025 Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes is Andrea. Any impacts on the Florida Keys would likely be from June 10-13. Should a tropical depression or storm wander into the Gulf, heavy rain and gusty winds could be carried onshore somewhere along the United States mainland toward the middle of the month. Because of the uptick in squally showers and thunderstorms as early as this weekend and on through the middle of the month from the western Caribbean to the southern Gulf and Florida Straits, boating, fishing and cruise interests should monitor the situation. Alvin in the eastern Pacific became the first tropical storm of the season for either basin straddling Central and North America earlier this week. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Will Easter 2025 be rained out? See Palm Beach County and South Florida weekend forecast
We're well into Holy Week, with Palm Sunday behind us and Good Friday and Easter coming up fast. If you're planning on attending a sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 20, or attending an outdoor Easter egg hunt, chances are good you won't have to contend with rain. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location That's not the case elsewhere in the U.S. "A potent and strengthening storm will emerge out of the Rocky Mountains and into the central Plains on (Easter) Sunday, posing the risk of severe thunderstorms across Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas over the Easter weekend," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus. "This storm will be fueled by a surge of moisture from the Gulf. This factor, along with some daytime heating, will lead to an increase in instability across the region and encourage the development of severe weather," Duffus said. Unfortunately, rain seems to be skipping over Florida, worsening drought conditions in several areas of the state and increasing the threat for wildfires. Here's your early Easter forecast. The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center shows no rain over Florida through Easter Sunday, April 20. The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center is predicting high temperatures Easter Sunday could hit the mid 80s across much of the state and 90 along the west coast and Southwest Florida. If you're heading to a sunrise service, low temperatures April 20 are expected to range from the low 60s in the Panhandle and North Florida and from the upper 60s into the low 70s everywhere else. ➤ Interactive map: NWS heat risks Here's your early Easter weather forecast for South Florida. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with an east wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy. Follow the Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Follow the We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Easter 2025: Weather forecast for Florida, Palm Beach County
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Will Easter egg hunts be rained out? How about sunrise services? See Florida weekend forecast
We're well into Holy Week, with Palm Sunday behind us and Good Friday and Easter coming up fast. If you're planning on attending a sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 20, or attending an outdoor Easter egg hunt, chances are good you won't have to contend with rain. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location That's not the case elsewhere in the U.S. "A potent and strengthening storm will emerge out of the Rocky Mountains and into the central Plains on (Easter) Sunday, posing the risk of severe thunderstorms across Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas over the Easter weekend," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex Duffus. "This storm will be fueled by a surge of moisture from the Gulf. This factor, along with some daytime heating, will lead to an increase in instability across the region and encourage the development of severe weather," Duffus said. Unfortunately, rain seems to be skipping over Florida, worsening drought conditions in several areas of the state and increasing the threat for wildfires. Here's your early Easter forecast. The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center shows no rain over Florida through Easter Sunday, April 20. The National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center is predicting high temperatures Easter Sunday could hit the mid 80s across much of the state and 90 along the west coast and Southwest Florida. If you're heading to a sunrise service, low temperatures April 20 are expected to range from the low 60s in the Panhandle and North Florida and from the upper 60s into the low 70s everywhere else. ➤ Interactive map: NWS heat risks Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Easter Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Follow National Weather Service Mobile on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Saturday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Easter Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Follow the National Weather Service Tallahassee on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Easter Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Follow the National Weather Service Jacksonville on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Breezy, with an east wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Breezy. Follow the Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy, with an east wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Follow the Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 8 to 11 mph. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Follow the Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 11 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Follow the National Weather Service Tampa Bay on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Easter Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Follow the National Weather Service Melbourne on X, formerly known as Twitter We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Florida Easter weekend forecast: Hot, no rain
