Latest news with #WeatherForecast
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical trouble: After Dexter, could 'Erin' and 'Fernand' be next?
As Tropical Storm Dexter races out to sea away from the United States, hurricane forecasters Aug. 4 were watching two other areas of potential concern in the Atlantic, which if they form, could be named Erin and Fernand. One, a tropical wave that's just recently moved off the coast of Africa, could develop into a named storm in the central Atlantic by later in the week, some forecast models show. The second is a developing area of low pressure much closer to home, off the Southeast U.S. coast ‒ a system that promises a dreary week of weather for hordes of beachgoers. "We are now moving into a more active period (of the) Atlantic hurricane season," said Weather Trader meteorologist Ryan Maue in an Aug. 4 email to USA TODAY. Dexter heads out to sea "Dexter is already exiting stage right, moving east northeast around 10 to 15 mph," said Houston-based meteorologist Matt Lanza in an Aug. 4 newsletter post. "By the end of the week, Dexter should be post-tropical. Eventually, this will probably end up in the British Isles, either as part of another typical European storm or as a passing disturbance. Either way, it's mostly just a curiosity than anything else." WPLG-TV hurricane specialist Michael Lowry, in an email to USA TODAY, said that "Dexter, while posing no threat to land, is the opening act for the show the Atlantic's threatening to put on behind it." Out of Africa Exiting the coast of Africa late on Aug. 3 was a robust tropical wave that models suggest has a good chance of becoming a named storm (likely Erin) and possibly our first hurricane by Aug. 9 to 11 over the central Atlantic, Lowry said. "In a few days, environmental conditions are forecast to become favorable for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression could form by the latter portion of this week as it moves generally west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic," the National Hurricane Center said. Beyond Aug. 11, forecast models diverge, with the Euro curling the system out to sea and the American GFS continuing a track west-northwestward toward the U.S. East Coast, Lowry reported. "We won't have much confidence in a forecast for this one till we see if something actually develops and where," said University of Miami meteorologist Andy Hazelton in a post on X. More: A key sign of hurricane activity has flipped into high gear Soggy Southeast The National Hurricane Center has also highlighted an area of concern off the Southeast U.S. coast. The hurricane center has given the system a 30% chance of development, and models support 'something' weak developing and then moving westward, which equals more rainfall for drenched Georgia, Florida, and Carolinas, but the upper-level environment (for full tropical development) is hostile, said Maue. Later in the first week of August, we're probably going to see a weak area of low pressure develop along a remnant stationary front off the Southeast U.S. coast, Lanza said. "Unlike Dexter, this won't get whisked out to sea. Rather, it looks likely to just kind of sit and spin for a bit." If it gets a name, which seems unlikely at this point, it might be Fernand, depending on when Erin gets named. Regardless of whether it gets a name, "this may make for a somewhat dreary week along the Carolina coast," Lanza said. "Rain totals may begin to add up some in this area as well through the week." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: After Tropical Storm Dexter, could 'Erin' and 'Fernand' be next? Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Storm Dexter to strengthen in north Atlantic: See tracker
Tropical Storm Dexter is expected to strengthen in the north Atlantic Ocean while tropical storms Henriette and Ivo spin in the Pacific. The National Hurricane Center said in an advisory on Thursday morning, Aug. 7, Dexter was located about 425 miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundland, with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph with higher gusts. Hurricane center forecasters said Dexter is forecast to strengthen as an extratropical low later Thursday through Friday, Aug. 8, then will begin weakening Friday night into Saturday. The storm is expected to continue moving in a northeast direction for the next few days, and there are no threats to land stemming from the storm. Elsewhere in the Atlantic, a weak area of low pressure located a few hundred miles off the southeastern U.S. coast is producing "minimal shower and thunderstorm activity." The hurricane center says some slow tropical or subtropical development is possible over the weekend and early next week while the system moves northward to northwestward, remaining well off the east coast of the U.S. The NHC gives the system a 30% chance of formation through the next seven days. Additionally, a tropical wave over the eastern tropical Atlantic is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms, and environmental conditions are forecast to be generally conducive for gradual development. A tropical depression could form over the weekend as the system moves west-northwestward across the central tropical and subtropical Atlantic, with the hurricane center giving it a 60% chance of formation through the next seven days. Atlantic Ocean storm tracker Tropical Storm Dexter spaghetti models 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. Tropical Storms Henriette, Ivo in the Pacific Meanwhile in the Pacific, Tropical Storm Ivo is spinning about 215 miles west-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph with higher gusts. Ivo is forecast to move parallel to, but offshore of, the coast of Mexico through the next day or two before turning westward away from Mexico thereafter. The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by the end of the week, according to NHC forecasters. The hurricane center said interests along the coast of southwestern Mexico should monitor the progress of Ivo, as the storm is expected to produce storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated maximum totals of 6 inches, across portions of the Mexican states of Guerrero, Michoacan de Ocampo, and Colima through Friday. Swells generated by Ivo are also likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions for the next few days. Henriette, meanwhile, continues to spin about 1,385 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph with higher gusts. The storm is expected to continue moving west through Thursday before taking a turn toward the northwest on Friday and over the weekend, keeping the center of the storm well to the north of the Hawaiian Islands. Little change in strength is forecast during the next few days and there are currently no threats to land stemming from Henriette. Pacific Ocean storm tracker 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 reach 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: Tropical Storm Dexter: See path tracker, spaghetti models Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
WxBlast: Aug. 7
Edmonton Watch Cloudy with occasional showers tonight and Friday in the Edmonton region. Sunnier and warmer for the weekend.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Climate
- Bloomberg
A Heat Dome Is About to Test Temperature Records in US Southwest
Extreme heat will sear down across Phoenix and the US Southwest this week, testing temperature records and putting about 7.5 million people under a sweltering high-pressure dome. Thursday is forecast to reach 117F (47C) in Phoenix, which would match the all-time high for August, according to the National Weather Service.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
National Hurricane Center Tracking Dexter, 2 Areas To Watch
The National Hurricane Center is busy tracking Tropical Storm Dexter and two areas to watch in the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical Storm Dexter appears to be weakening and should dissipate over the Northern Atlantic by the end of the week. A tropical wave near Africa could develop into a tropical depression later this week. Closer to home, we are expecting an area of low pressure to form off the Southeast coast. There is a chance for development, and a tropical depression could form by the end of the week or into the weekend. Regardless, tropical downpours could lead to flooding with an increased chance of rip currents at the beaches this week.
