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CBS News
13-08-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Tropical Storm Erin likely to become first Atlantic season's first hurricane
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin, which formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Monday, is expected to become the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season. The storm formed just west of the Cabo Verde islands, off the western coast of Africa, and was moving west, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Early models showed that the storm was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the time it nears the Caribbean islands toward the end of the week. It doesn't pose an immediate threat to the U.S., but there is uncertainty about its longer-term path. As of 5 a.m. EDT Wednesday, the center of Erin was about 1,400 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands in the West Indies, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and moving westward at about 20 mph, according to the hurricane center. "On the forecast track," the hurricane center said early Wednesday, "the center of Erin is likely to move near or just north of the northern Leeward Islands over the weekend." The center added that "gradual strengthening is forecast to begin today, and Erin will likely become a hurricane by late Thursday or early Friday." Drone video footage posted to social media showed the aftermath of flooding from the storm in Cabo Verde, a group of islands about 385 miles off the African coast. Local media reported at least eight people were killed, and officials declared a state of emergency as crews dealt with the damage. There's uncertainty about where Erin goes after this week, but most models show the storm pivoting to the northwest and north, CBS News Miami meteorologist Shane Hinton reported. The new activity in the Atlantic comes as parts of South Florida, home to two of the largest school districts in the U.S., are starting a new school year. Classes in Broward County began Monday, and students in neighboring Miami-Dade County are set to go back to school later in the week. Erin is the fifth named storm to develop during the Atlantic hurricane season, which started just over two months ago. Last week, Tropical Storm Dexter formed in the western Atlantic but didn't pose a threat to land. In early July, Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall on the Carolina coast, bringing deadly flooding to the region. The Atlantic hurricane season started in June and runs through November, with its peak months being August, September and October. The Pacific Ocean has already seen six hurricanes this year, including Henriette, which weakened to a tropical storm Tuesday and was not expected to hit land. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, predicted an above-normal season for the Atlantic basin this year, with an expected number of named storms between 13 and 18, five to nine of which could become hurricanes. A tropical cyclone becomes a tropical storm when its maximum sustained wind speeds reach at least 39 mph. Hurricanes are more powerful with sustained winds of at least 74 mph. Hurricanes are rated on a scale ranging from Category 1 to Category 5, which is the most severe rating. A storm is considered to be a major hurricane when it reaches Category 3 strength with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. Erielle Delzer and Nikki Nolan contributed to this report.
CBS News
24-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Tropical Storm Andrea becomes first named storm of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named system of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has formed in the Central Atlantic. As of 11 a.m., Andrea was located about 1,205 miles west of the Azores, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and higher gusts. The storm was moving east-northeast at 17 mph and was not expected to threaten any land areas. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect. NEXT Weather meteorologist Shane Hinton said it will be very short lived as it continues to stay in the Central Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center said Andrea is unlikely to strengthen and is expected to begin weakening Tuesday night. The system is projected to dissipate by Wednesday night. The average date for the first named tropical system in the Atlantic is June 20th.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
South Florida in for a warm, hazy weekend
The weekend is shaping up to hazy and warm with a low chance of rain. NEXT Weather meteorologist Shane Hinton said Saharan dust continues to linger in South Florida and will also do so over Saturday and Sunday. This will help to keep storm chances on the low end with a 10% inland storm chance Friday and a 20-30% chance for the weekend. Saharan dust will help keep the chance of rain low. NEXT Weather Afternoon highs will be seasonable, in the upper 80s to lower 90s, but temperatures will feel like the mid to upper 90s due to the humidity. For boaters, there are no alerts for the Atlantic waters and the Florida Keys. However, there is a moderate rip current risk for swimmers. By the beginning of next week, the dust will clear. That will allow for the chance of rain to climb beginning mid-week. While there is still uncertainty around just how high the rain chances go, the current forecast calls for a 40-60% chance from Monday through Thursday. Afternoon highs will still remain in the upper 80s.
CBS News
22-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Thousands show up for Dolphins Cancer Challenge in 15th year of NFL's largest fundraiser
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