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New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
National Hurricane Center flags area to watch for possible tropical development as system soaks Gulf Coast
A storm system spinning off the southeastern US coastline has caught the attention of the National Hurricane Center (NHC) with a small chance of developing into a tropical system. Much like what was previously known as Invest 93L earlier this month, a trough of low pressure at the southern end of a frontal boundary is forecast to move west-southwestward into the north-central portion of the Gulf, according to the NHC. Advertisement There, environmental conditions could allow for some slow development if the system remains far enough offshore. However, by this weekend, the system is likely to move inland, ending its chances for development. Though much like Invest 93L, the threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms will persist if the trough eventually develops into a tropical system. The NHC is currently just giving a low chance of development. Advertisement In terms of rainfall totals, about 2–3 inches could fall across much of the northern Gulf Coast, with some locally higher amounts. Widespread flash flooding isn't expected, but isolated flooding could pop up in pockets of heavy precipitation sitting over an area for too long. 3 This graphic shows the possible development area. FOX Weather The disturbance may have less of a chance to develop when compared to Invest 93L because the previous event had more of an organized structure when compared to the current system. Advertisement That said, the southerly flow along the northern Gulf will likely last for days, leading to an increased risk for rip currents along area beaches. A medium risk of rip currents is expected along the Florida Panhandle from Destin to Port St. Joe, as well as along the Atlantic coast from Daytona Beach southward through Melbourne and West Palm Beach, through the last weekend of July. 3 This graphic shows the forecast rain totals in the Southeast through Saturday, July 26, 2025. FOX Weather 3 Environmental conditions could allow for some slow development if the system remains far enough offshore. National Hurricane Center Impacts already felt along Southeast coast Advertisement Flooding has already been experienced in parts of the South Carolina Low Country as the combination of higher tides and heavy rainfall made streets around Charleston look more like ponds. Downtown Charleston received just over an inch of rainfall on Monday, but with nowhere for the water to go, flooding was reported on several roadways. Minor saltwater flooding was also reported around Charleston Harbor on Tuesday – impacts that will continue until the disturbed area of weather moves through the Gulf.
New York Post
3 days ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Tropical-like rain threatens beach, outdoor plans along Gulf Coast
Advertisement Beach and outdoor plans in the Southeast could be in jeopardy this week as a stalled cold front combined with an influx of tropical moisture from the Gulf is increasing the risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms from Louisiana to Florida, raising concerns of flooding. The FOX Forecast Center said the setup is like the one that spawned Invest 93L off the U.S. East Coast last week, but tropical development this time around is unlikely at this point. A new area of low pressure may develop Tuesday into Wednesday near the same spot where Invest 93L formed last week. As that occurs, a cold front is expected to stall along the Southeast coast, and the new low-pressure system could form over the warm waters offshore. Advertisement The FOX Forecast Center said that while some spin is likely, the system is likely to remain broad and disorganized, with no signs of quick strengthening. 3 Outdoor plans in the Southeast could be in jeopardy as a stalled cold front combined with an influx of tropical moisture from the Gulf is increasing the risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms. drew – 3 The FOX Forecast Center said that while some spin is likely, the system is likely to remain broad and disorganized, with no signs of quick strengthening. FOX Weather It will likely then get trapped under the growing heat dome and pushed off to the west, crossing Florida and hugging the Gulf Coast. Advertisement But even without this system becoming organized, the low will tap into plenty of tropical moisture across the region. This means tropical-like downpours are possible from Florida to Louisiana, especially along the Interstate 10 corridor from Tallahassee to New Orleans. 3 This means tropical-like downpours are possible from Florida to Louisiana, especially along the Interstate 10 corridor from Tallahassee to New Orleans, according to reports. FOX Weather So, for those traveling in the area, driving conditions could be tricky and slow by midweek and remain that way through at least Friday. Advertisement In terms of rainfall totals, about 2-3 inches could fall across much of the northern Gulf Coast, with some locally higher amounts. Widespread flash flooding isn't expected, but isolated flooding could pop up in pockets of heavy rain sitting over an area for too long.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bryan Norcross: Disturbance to move into Gulf while Atlantic stays dusty
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Updated at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 A cold front moving off the Carolina coast and an upper-level disturbance over the Bahamas are gathering tropical moisture east of Florida and extending into the Atlantic. A weak low-pressure system has formed off the North Carolina coast. This system and the upper-level low will drift into the Gulf over the next few days, increasing the chance of tropical downpours over the Florida Peninsula and along the northern Gulf Coast. This graphic provides an overview of the tropical Atlantic Basin. If this seems like déjà vu: take away the upper-level low, and it's the same scenario we saw a couple of weeks ago with Invest 93L. The various computer forecasts are not predicting this system to be as robust as 93L, and there's no indication of tropical development at this point. In any case, it will be something to keep half an eye on. These systems look to enhance rainfall over Florida at least through Thursday, and along the Gulf Coast until the end of the week. This graphic provides an overview of the tropical Atlantic Basin. The tropical disturbance – Invest 94L – we were following is not going to develop. It couldn't organize a full circulation, and nearby dry air and Saharan dust took their toll. The moisture from the system will pass through the southeastern Caribbean islands tomorrow and Thursday. The system, such as it is, will die out in the Caribbean. Healthy-looking disturbances are moving off Africa on schedule, but for at least the next week, the dust and dry air look to prohibit any development. Overall, the dust appears to be slowly decreasing on schedule now that we're at the end of July. Saharan dust season ends, on average, around the middle of August. Some of the long-range computer forecasts, including the new Google AI model, indicate the possibility of a disturbance organizing in the central tropical Atlantic around the end of the month or the beginning of August. We'll see. Original article source: Bryan Norcross: Disturbance to move into Gulf while Atlantic stays dusty
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Storm tracker: Tropical depression could soon form in the Gulf, bring heavy rain
The National Hurricane Center said on Tuesday, July 15, it is continuing to track a trough of low pressure located off the Atlantic coast of Florida that is "gradually becoming better defined." The system, now designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to move west across the Florida Peninsula Tuesday, then reach the northeastern Gulf by the middle part of this week, hurricane forecasters said. The NHC said environmental conditions appear generally favorable for additional development and that a tropical depression could form by the middle to latter part of this week as the system moves across the northeastern and north-central Gulf. "Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could produce localized flash flooding over portions of Florida through mid-week," the hurricane center said, adding that portions of the north-central Gulf Coast could also see flash flooding during the middle to latter portions of this week. The system currently has a 40% chance for tropical development over the next seven days and a 40% chance over the next 48 hours. Tropical storm chances increase: Chances increase for a tropical storm system off the Florida coast Atlantic storm tracker This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. Spaghetti models for Invest 93L Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. Prepare now for hurricanes Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends. Develop an evacuation plan: If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there. Assemble disaster supplies: Whether you're evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy aftermath, NOAA said. Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions: Contact your insurance company or agent now and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for it. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation. Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricane impacts. Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Storm tracker: Tropical depression could develop in the Gulf Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Storm tracker: Heavy rain could produce flash flooding along Gulf Coast
A slow-developing, broad area of low pressure located over the far northern portion of the Gulf is threatening to bring heavy rain and flooding to portions of the area over the next few days, forecasters said July 17. The system, designated as Invest 93L, could see some additional development over the next 12-24 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center, however its current structure suggests its chances of developing into a tropical depression before it reaches the Louisiana coast later Thursday are decreasing. "Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could produce localized flash flooding over portions of the north-central Gulf Coast through Friday," hurricane center forecasters said in an advisory early Thursday morning. The National Weather Service office that services the Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida areas is cautioning residents against heavy rainfall Thursday and especially Friday. Forecasters said most areas across northwest Florida, coastal Alabama and southeast Mississippi will see around 2 to 4 inches of rain, while areas further inland could see 1 to 2 inches. The NWS said the greatest concern for any flash flooding is along the Interstate 10 corridor. Weather in New Orleans: Area could see a foot of rain as storm swirls in Gulf Meanwhile, the NWS office in Tallahassee is strongly encouraging residents and visitors to stay out of the surf where red flags are flying, as the area could see surf heights of 2 to 4 feet and life-threatening rip currents. Invest 93L currently has a 30% chance for tropical development over the next seven days and a 30% chance over the next 48 hours. The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be Dexter. Atlantic storm tracker This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. Spaghetti models for Invest 93L Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. Prepare now for hurricanes Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends. Develop an evacuation plan: If you are at risk from hurricanes, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to begin planning where you would go and how you would get there. Assemble disaster supplies: Whether you're evacuating or sheltering-in-place, you're going to need supplies not just to get through the storm but for the potentially lengthy aftermath, NOAA said. Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions: Contact your insurance company or agent now and ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough insurance to repair or even replace your home and/or belongings. Remember, home and renters insurance doesn't cover flooding, so you'll need a separate policy for it. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program. Act now, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. Create a family communication plan: NOAA said to take the time now to write down your hurricane plan, and share it with your family. Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation. Strengthen your home: Now is the time to improve your home's ability to withstand hurricane impacts. Trim trees; install storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass; seal outside wall openings. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Invest 93L tracker, spaghetti models: System could impact Gulf Coast
