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National Hurricane Center issues 1st advisory on Tropical Storm Erin. Any Florida impacts?
Invest 97L quickly strengthened, becoming Tropical Storm Erin this morning, Aug. 11. The National Hurricane Center issued its first advisory on the fifth-named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season at 11 a.m., warning Erin could become a hurricane by Wednesday Aug. 13 and a major hurricane by Saturday, Aug. 16 as it moves quickly west across the Atlantic. ➤ Track all active storms ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location AccuWeather forecasters are predicting Erin could turn north on a parallel path to Florida as it approaches the Caribbean. Elsewhere in the Atlantic, Invest 96L is moving north in the central Atlantic and has a low chance for development. And a new system on NOAA's map is a non-tropical area of low pressure a few hundred miles south-southeast of Nova Scotia. It also has a low chance for development. Here's the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center as of 11 a.m., Aug. 11: Tropical Storm Erin develops in eastern Atlantic. Expected to become hurricane Invest 97L became Tropical Storm Erin Monday morning, with the National Hurricane Center issuing its first advisory on the system at 11 a.m. Aug. 11. Forecasters are predicting Erin will continue to strengthen as it moves quickly across the Atlantic, becoming a hurricane on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and a major hurricane with 115-mph winds by Saturday, Aug. 16. NOAA hurricane tracker: See spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Erin Special note about spaghetti models: 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. ➤ Track Tropical Storm Erin What tropical waves, disturbances are in Atlantic basin now? How likely are they to strengthen? Invest 96L: A weak trough of low pressure located over the central Atlantic is only producing limited shower and thunderstorm activity. Significant development of this system is becoming unlikely over the next few days as the system drifts generally northward, remaining over the central Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours: low, 10 percent. Formation chance through seven days: low, 10 percent. Area of low pressure: A non-tropical area of low pressure is currently located a few hundred miles to the south-southeast of Nova Scotia, Canada. While current shower and thunderstorm activity with the system is limited, this system is drifting over the warm waters of the Gulf Stream where some tropical or subtropical development could occur over the next day or two. By the middle of this week, the system is expected to move northward over cooler waters, ending its changes for further tropical development. Formation chance through 48 hours: low, 10 percent. Formation chance through seven days: low, 10 percent. What is an invest? Short for investigation, the National Hurricane Center uses the term invest for areas of low pressure it is monitoring for potential development into a tropical depression or storm. Invests are not tropical depressions or tropical storms. They're usually clusters of showers and thunderstorms, and just because they've been designated as an invest does not guarantee they'll strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane. Invests run from 90 to 99, followed by a letter: L for the Atlantic basin and E for those in the eastern Pacific. After 99, it starts over again and the next invest would be 90. Once something has been designated as an invest, specialized data sets and computer models can begin, including scheduling Hurricane Hunter aircraft missions and running spaghetti models. What do the colored, hatched areas on the NOAA map mean? The hatched areas on the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map indicate "areas where a tropical cyclone — which could be a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane — could develop," said National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome. The colors make it visibly clear how likely a system could develop, with yellow being low, orange medium, and red high. The National Hurricane Center generally doesn't issue tropical advisories until there is a named storm, but there is an exception. "If a system is near land and there is potential for development, the National Hurricane Center won't wait before it issues advisories, even if the system hasn't become an actual storm. This gives residents time to prepare," Rhome said. Who is likely to be impacted by Tropical Storm Erin? It's too early at this time to determine if there will be any impact to Florida or the U.S. from Tropical Storm Erin. ➤ Excessive rainfall forecast Erin could bring an increase in rough surf and rip currents to the east coast next weekend and into early next week, even if it curves north, staying away from Florida and the U.S., according to AccuWeather. "The tropics remain quiet, and are likely to stay that way for another 10 days or more," said Ryan Truchelut on Aug. 9. "While there is hope the active peak months of hurricane season may not translate into another awful year in human terms, the reality is that U.S. hurricane impacts are likely and to be expected over the next few months." Truchelut is the chief meteorologist with WeatherTiger and works with the USA TODAY Network. Florida weather radar for Aug. 11, 2025 Weather watches and warnings issued in Florida When is the Atlantic hurricane season? The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Ninety-seven percent of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period, NOAA said. The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories. When is the peak of hurricane season? The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center. Hurricane names for 2025 season Here are the names for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, along with how to pronounce them. The first hurricane of the season typically forms Aug. 11. Andrea (June 20) Barry (June 29) Chantal (July 5) Dexter: (Aug. 3) Erin: AIR-rin (Aug. 11) Fernand: fair-NAHN (historically forms Aug. 29) Gabrielle: ga-bree-ELL Humberto: oom-BAIR-toh Imelda: ee-MEHL-dah Jerry: JEHR-ee Karen: KAIR-ren Lorenzo: loh-REN-zoh Melissa: meh-LIH-suh Nestor: NES-tor Olga: OAL-guh Pablo: PAHB-lo Rebekah: reh-BEH-kuh Sebastien: se-BAS-tee-en Tanya: TAHN-yuh Van: van Wendy: WEN-dee National Hurricane Center map: See what forecasters watching now Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include: Why does NHC say 'tropical cyclone' on its maps instead of hurricane or tropical storm? Tropical cyclone is the generic term used by the National Weather Service, NOAA and the National Hurricane Center for any tropical system, even if it's in the tropical Atlantic basin. To be more precise, a tropical cyclone is a "rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level circulation," NOAA sadi. Once maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, what it is called is determined by where it originated: : for storms in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific. : for storms in the Northwest Pacific. : for storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Interactive map: Hurricanes, tropical storms that have passed near your city Stay informed. Get weather alerts via text What's next? We will update our tropical weather coverage daily. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. This story has been updated to include new information. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: NOAA tracking Tropical Storm Erin, Invest 96L, another system
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Storm tracker: Hurricane Henriette swirls in Pacific; cyclone possible in Atlantic
While Hurricane Henriette in the Pacific does not pose a threat to land, an area of low pressure in the Atlantic could soon form into a tropical depression or storm, forecasters said Monday, Aug. 11. "Showers and thunderstorms continue to show signs of organization in association with a well-defined low-pressure area located near the northwestern Cobo Verde Islands," the National Hurricane Center in Miami stated on its website. As of Aug. 11, a system, Invest 97L, located near the islands southwest of the coast of the Western Sahara in Africa, has a 70% chance of developing into a cyclone within the next 48 hours and a 90% chance of developing into one in the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center in Miami predicts that it could become a tropical storm or depression as soon as the morning of Aug. 11, reported Naples Daily News, a part of the USA TODAY Network. However, another system, Invest 96L, has a low chance, 10%, of developing in the next 48 hours into a cyclone, and a 20% chance of developing in the next seven days. Storm tracker: Tracking storms in the Atlantic Spaghetti models for Invest 97L 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. What is happening in the Pacific? Hurricane Henriette, located north of Hawaii, is forecasted to remain a hurricane for several more days before dissipating into a storm and disappearing before it makes landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Tropical Depression Ivo, located west of Mexico, is also forecast to dissipate by Tuesday, Aug. 12, before making landfall. Storm tracker: Tracking storms in the Pacific When did the 2025 hurricane season begin? The Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1 and will last through the end of November. Active hurricane weather typically peaks between mid-August and mid-October. 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 mph. 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. Prepare now for hurricanes: Here's what you should do to stay safe before a storm arrives Contributing: Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Tropical Watch: Invest 97-L could be the season's next named storm
Meteorologists are closely monitoring Invest 97-L as it becomes better organized. It has the potential to develop into a Tropical Depression within the next 24 to 30 hours. Invest 97-L, currently over 3,000 miles from Florida's East Coast, may become the next named system, Erin, by mid-week. While it is too early to determine if the United States will be affected, experts are keeping a close watch on its progress. In addition to Invest 97-L, Invest 96-L is an area of disorganized showers and storms located over the Central Atlantic. This system has a low 20% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next seven days and is expected to remain over the open Atlantic. As Invest 97-L continues to evolve, meteorologists will provide updates on its development and potential impact. Meanwhile, Invest 96-L poses little threat as it is likely to stay over the open ocean. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Solve the daily Crossword
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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Atlantic hurricane season 2025: Invest 97L could pose risks to these US areas; check names of next three storms
The Atlantic hurricane season 2025 began on June 1 and will go up to November 30. Hurricane forecasters have their eye on two tropical systems forming in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which might pose an eventual risk to the United States. The peak of the hurricane season is September 10, and most activity happens between mid-August and mid-September. Image for representation(Pixabay) Notably, the Atlantic season has had four named storms this year, so far, including Tropical Storm Dexter, which formed early in August. Meanwhile, the Pacific has seen nine named storms thus far, including Tropical Storms Henriette and Ivo, which are continuing to spin at the time of writing. Here's a look at what the upcoming Atlantic storms will be called, and which parts of the US might be at risk from one storm which has already formed. Atlantic hurricane season 2025: Names of storms The names on the list for the next three storms for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season are Erin, Fernand, and Gabrielle, in that order. Also Read | Hurricane season in US: How to stay prepared Notably, the peak of the hurricane season is September 10, and most activity happens between mid-August and mid-September, USA Today reported citing the hurricane center. Invest 97L: Which parts of US should be cautious As mentioned above, forecasters feel Invest 97L could develop into a hurricane. In fact, USA Today reported that forecasters gave it a 80 percent chance to develop in the next seven days. The hurricane center has warned 'environmental conditions appear conducive for further development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form by the middle to latter portion of this week while moving ... across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic', adding 'Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds are possible today and Monday (Aug. 10 and 11) across the Cabo Verde Islands.' AccuWeather warned, 'Any development could bring impacts for a large swath from the Caribbean to the United States East Coast," as per USA Today. AccuWeather added that coastal and travel interests in the Caribbean, and US Atlantic and Gulf coasts should monitor the situation closely since it may very well pose the first significant tropical threat of the season. The publication also reported Houston-based meteorologist Matt Lanza agreeing to this and saying, 'folks from Florida and the Bahamas up the East Coast into Atlantic Canada and Bermuda should still be monitoring this system.'
Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Tropical system near Africa poised to become storm Erin as forecasters eye possible Caribbean track; US impact still unclear
The National Hurricane Center monitors a low-pressure area near Cabo Verde Islands. It has a 90 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm. This system is named Invest 97L. Meteorologists predict it could become Tropical Storm Erin soon. Early models suggest a possible curve north before reaching Florida. Invest 97L near Cabo Verde has a 90 percent chance of becoming Tropical Storm Erin this week; possible Caribbean impacts, US threat uncertain Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The one to watch Local suncoast weather shift Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring an area of low pressure near the Cabo Verde Islands , now with a 90 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm within days. The system, designated Invest 97L , is showing increasing signs of organization as it tracks westward across the Atlantic's main development region during the heart of hurricane season Meteorologists say only a slight uptick in organization could see 97L classified as a tropical depression as early as Sunday night(August 10) or Monday. The disturbance originated as a tropical wave that left the African coast on Friday, carrying a large swath of disorganized thunderstorms. Computer models increasingly point toward tropical storm formation this week, with the system potentially reaching hurricane strength named, it would become Tropical Storm Erin , the next name on the Atlantic list. Some early forecast models hint the system could curve north before nearing Florida, but experts caution it is far too soon to lock in a track. Possible impacts to the northeastern Caribbean could begin as early as Friday, with longer-range projections placing the storm somewhere between Cuba and Bermuda in 7–10 Suncoast is set for a gradual drying trend. Early in the week, atmospheric moisture levels, measured as precipitable water, will top 2 inches, priming the region for robust afternoon storms. By Friday, values drop closer to 1.7 inches, with warmer air aloft limiting storm intensity and daily sea breeze will still spark activity, but a weak westerly component. Friday could keep storms hugging the coast instead of pushing inland. Rain chances decrease by midweek, though any storms that do develop could bring heavy rain, lightning, and gusty will remain in the low-to-mid 90s with 'feels-like' temperatures reaching 102-106°F. Marine conditions start with southeast winds at 8-10 knots and seas near 2 feet, calming to around 1 foot by 97L has a high likelihood of becoming the season's first hurricane, potentially named Erin, in the coming days. While immediate US impacts are unlikely, the storm's path beyond next week remains uncertain, and forecasters urge close monitoring as the Atlantic's peak activity window intensifies.
