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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Tropical Storm Dexter Update: Map Shows Where Most Rain Could Fall
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. Forecast maps from AccuWeather illustrate which areas could see the most rainfall through the weekend, as Invest 93-L—a disturbance that meteorologists say could develop into Tropical Storm Dexter—traverses the Gulf Coast. Why It Matters So far in 2025, the Atlantic hurricane season has seen three named storms: Andrea, Barry and Chantal. The latter brought heavy rain and flooding to North Carolina earlier this month. What To Know According to AccuWeather, the areas at highest risk for flooding and operational disruptions include southern Louisiana—including Baton Rouge and New Orleans—southwestern Mississippi and parts of eastern Texas. A forecast map from AccuWeather shows which areas could see the most rainfall through Saturday. A forecast map from AccuWeather shows which areas could see the most rainfall through Saturday. AccuWeather The outlet said that rainfall is expected to intensify beginning Thursday, with the possibility of lingering over southern Louisiana through Friday before spreading into the Mississippi Valley over the weekend. Widespread rainfall totals are forecast to range from four to eight inches, while isolated spots could see as much as eight to 12 inches, AccuWeather said, adding that rain falling at rates of one to three inches per hour may exceed the capacity of drainage infrastructure in metropolitan areas such as New Orleans. "Flash flooding could result in power outages, travel delays, and supply chain disruption," AccuWeather said. "Flood-prone urban areas, including below-sea-level New Orleans, are at risk for significant disruption." This forecast map from AccuWeather shows the system's expected path. This forecast map from AccuWeather shows the system's expected path. AccuWeather An AccuWeather forecast map indicated that the system would move across Louisiana through Friday, reaching Arkansas by Saturday morning. As of early Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) was giving the system a "medium," 40 percent chance of cyclone development. This was a four-fold increase from Monday, when chances were reported at 10 percent. In an update on Thursday morning, the NHC had downgraded chances to 30 percent, or "low." What People Are Saying AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek: "Heavy rain is already moving through Louisiana and will continue over the next few days as the rainstorm slows down. Four to eight inches of rain can occur across a good portion of southern Louisiana leading to flash flooding and dangerous travel conditions." Meteorologist Eric Davis, on X on Wednesday: "Invest 93-L continues to move westward along the Gulf coast. It still could become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter. Very heavy rain is headed towards Louisiana." What Happens Next Forecasts are subject to change, and meteorologists will continue to monitor the system. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June through November, while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15 and lasts until November 30.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
National Hurricane Center has a warning for Florida, Texas as Gulf tropical development chances are increasing
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a cluster of thunderstorms, designated Invest 93L, off Florida's east coast, with increasing chances of tropical development. Central Florida is bracing for heavy rainfall, potentially reaching up to 3 inches in some areas. Regardless of tropical development, high rain chances persist through the week, with potential localized flooding. 93-L will move into the Gulf on Wednesday where it will continue to act like a water hose, pumping a lot of moisture toward Central Florida so rain chances remain high Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Will Florida get rainfall? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on a cluster of thunderstorms off the coast of Florida or possible tropical development later this week. The chances of development of a tropical depression or tropical storm off Florida's east coast are increasing, the NHC said, as the system is becoming better NHC is calling this " Invest 93L ", a term used to identify systems that could develop, allowing more sophisticated, high-resolution computer models to be run on them. Invest 93-L is looking better organized Tuesday morning and will move over Central Florida throughout the day and it is likely to bring several bouts of rain and storms up to 3 inches of rain in some areas.93-L will move into the Gulf on Wednesday where it will continue to act like a water hose, pumping a lot of moisture toward Central Florida so rain chances remain high for us through late week regardless of any tropical development, as per media reports. If a tropical storm does develop, it would be named a high-pressure system over the northeastern Gulf drifts slowly westward on July 15, it will provide an opening for the elongated low-pressure area in the Atlantic Ocean to "mosey westward," said the National Weather Service in disturbance may encounter more favourable conditions and strengthen into a potential tropical cyclone later in the week once it moves off Florida's west coast and along the northern Gulf coast, Jeffrey Lewitski, one of the center's lead forecasters was quoted as saying by USA Today. The center has upped the chances of the system becoming a tropical depression or storm to 30% by Wednesday and 40% through Sunday."Some areas will receive multiple rounds of rain for the next couple of days which can lead to localized flooding," said the weather service office in the Ruskin/Tampa if something tropical develops or not, the forecast for Florida will remain the same for the most numerous showers and thunderstorms across the state the next few days. This will be an uptick in showers and storms compared to the 'normal' summertime pattern of pop-up afternoon storms, according to Weather Channel. The chances of rain will go up for the Panhandle and the entire Gulf Coast by mid to late week as the low continues to move toward the west-northwest. This low will increase instability in the area, which will bump the rain chances heavy downpours could lead to flash flooding in some spots near the Gulf Coast later in the week. And some remnant moisture and spin could keep that locally heavy rain threat in the lower Mississippi Valley into next National Weather Service is urging residents and visitors, anywhere from Florida to Texas, to stay up to date with the forecast and follow any guidance issued in regard to any tropical development.
