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6 days ago
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Tropics Update – Sunday, August 3rd
Baton Rouge, La. (Louisiana First News) — Nothing says the beginning of August like the Atlantic Basin waking up, let's discuss: RED: The NHC has increased the potential to 80% for tropical development just off the coast of the Carolinas. The area of low pressure associated with it was once steered by the very same frontal boundary that has brought pleasant temperatures to the region. It has 'detached' from it, so to speak, but will continue moving in a northeast-eastward direction. Tropical Storm Dexter is likely to form later tonight/tomorrow morning. YELLOW: A weak area of low pressure has the chance to form off the eastern coast of the CONUS later this week. Currently, it has a mere 20% chance of development. Although it is moving west-northwestward, this should have no impact on the Gulf region. ORANGE: This area of interest is due to a tropical wave ejecting off the coast of Africa through the day tomorrow. Slow, gradual development is likely, as it will potentially find itself in a less dusty pocket within the basin. A Tropical Depression could form later this week as it treks west-northwestward. Honestly, this one looks 'fishy', but it'll still be something to keep an eye on. As shown by the image above, we're starting to get into the meat and potatoes of Hurricane Season. This isn't anything new; it's right on schedule. If you have storm anxiety, know that we've been through this before, and this season will pass too. Review storm safety plans and supplies for peace of mind. Be prepared, not scared. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
03-08-2025
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Chance Of Tropical Development Increases Off Southeast Coast
The National Hurricane Center's latest update increases the chances for tropical development in the Atlantic this week. The area is off the east coast of North Carolina and has a 40% chance of development in the next 48 hours and a 40% chance of development in the next 7 days. The area of interest is now named Invest 95L. Regardless of tropical development, heavy rainfall is expected across the Southeast in the coming days along a stalled frontal boundary. We will continue to monitor the area. Watch for the latest update. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
02-08-2025
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Slow Tropical Development Possible By Early Week Near The Southeast Coast
Slow tropical development is possible off the Southeast or mid-Atlantic coasts over the next few days. A sluggish cold front is pushing through the South this weekend and an area of low pressure is expected to develop along it. These areas of spin can, on occasion, generate sustained thunderstorms and an area of spin as they move northeastward away from the Southeast. (MORE: 5 Different Ways Tropical Storms And Hurricanes Can Form, Including From Tropical Waves To Gyres) Chances of formation into a tropical depression or storm are currently low, but this is a favored area for development climatologically. Regardless of tropical development, the frontal boundary that gives us this opportunity for development will also pool abundant moisture and cooler air across the Southeast. The moisture could be enough to cause flooding in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina or Tennessee this weekend. The next named storm to form will be named "Dexter." Southeast, Lesser Antilles Favored Development Areas In August A steep increase in tropical activity has historically occurred over the next 4-6 weeks across the Atlantic basin. Tropical development can occur anywhere from the Gulf and Southeast coasts to the Central Atlantic and even off the coast of Canada. (MORE: Hurricane Season's Main Event: Why August Typically Kicks Off The Atlantic's Most Active Time) This is because water temperatures are near their annual peak, Saharan air has typically mixed out, wind shear is decreasing and instability across the basin is high. These are all favorable conditions for tropical formation. Jonathan Belles has been a digital meteorologist for for 9 years and also assists in the production of videos for The Weather Channel en español. His favorite weather is tropical weather, but also enjoys covering high-impact weather and news stories and winter storms. He's a two-time graduate of Florida State University and a proud graduate of St. Petersburg College.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
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Tropical development possible near Southeast coast as August begins
After a quiet stretch in the Atlantic, AccuWeather hurricane experts are monitoring three areas for tropical development into the first part of August, including near the Southeast coast. In a pattern similar to what led to the formation of Tropical Storm Chantal back in early July, a slow-moving front is expected to move towards the Southeast coast and stall, which could be enough to generate tropical activity during the beginning of August. Disruptive breezes (wind shear) in the region are anticipated to be weaker in early August as the front stalls. In turn, there is a low chance of tropical development Aug. 2-5. "The good news is that if anything develops, it is likely to move away from the U.S.," said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva. Regardless, as the front moves into the region on Friday before stalling over the weekend into early next week, rounds of showers and thunderstorms will spread from eastern Louisiana into eastern North Carolina. Due to the persistent nature of storms, there will be a heightened risk of localized flash flooding. Individuals visiting area beaches will need to be on alert for rough surf and rip currents. •Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ Elsewhere across the Atlantic, two additional areas are being monitored for potential tropical activity. A cluster of showers and thunderstorms currently east of the Bahamas has a short window for tropical development through Tuesday. While wind shear is low in the area, there is a copious amount of dry air, which will inhibit how much this cluster strengthens. Meanwhile, a tropical wave that has emerged off Africa will track westward over the coming days, approaching the Lesser Antilles during the middle to late parts of the week. "Conditions are marginal for development between July 30 and Aug. 2 as the wave moves west," adds DaSilva. "Any interests in the Lesser Antilles will want to keep an eye on this wave as it moves east." The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season has been off to a relatively fast start so far, with three named storms in the basin. The historical average for formation of the third named storm is early August. Meanwhile, the average date for the first hurricane is Aug. 11. The next name on the list is Dexter. The average date for the fourth named storm is Aug. 15, meaning an additional storm into early August would set this season just over two weeks ahead of average. AccuWeather's team of hurricane experts expects 13 to 18 tropical storms, of which seven to 10 will become hurricanes and three to five are likely to evolve into major hurricanes, for the 2025 season. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
18-07-2025
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More tropical activity may brew over Gulf next week
As a belt of high pressure builds over much of the southern United States next week, waters over the northern Gulf to areas along the central Gulf coast will be the zone to watch for tropical development, AccuWeather meteorologists advise. "Basically, a swirl in the shower and thunderstorm pattern, partially associated with the tropical rainstorm that doused Louisiana from Wednesday to Thursday, may be recycled days later," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. This particular batch of thunderstorms may barely be recognizable as it blends in with existing showers and thunderstorms and travels toward the Ohio Valley this weekend, then off the southern Atlantic coast early next week. From there, winds will guide this swirl, likely containing downpours and thunderstorms westalong the northern Gulf of Mexico. "The area we are watching will be in a zone of higher wind shear (disruptive breezes) when compared to prior areas we have been watching in the northeast Gulf and along the southern Atlantic coast," DaSilva said. "The southern Atlantic area gave birth to Chantal earlier in July." Moderate to high wind shear will limit the development of any tropical rainstorm that organizes over the northern Gulf. At this time, AccuWeather has assigned a low risk of tropical development for next week. "The wind shear will also act as swift steering breezes, quickly taking any such fledgling feature westward across the Gulf with limited time for strengthening," DaSilva said. "Still, a center that tries to form over the open waters of the Gulf instead of bouncing along the upper Gulf coast would have better odds at developing."Have the app? Unlock AccuWeather Alerts™ with Premium+ The steering breezes could carry any moisture west toward Texas and bring at least some uptick in thunderstorm activity along the Texas coast for the middle and latter part of next week. Farther north, under the core of the building heat dome, little to no thunderstorm activity is anticipated in areas such as northern Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas. Should a tropical storm develop, the next name on the list for 2025 is Dexter. Want next-level safety, ad-free? Unlock advanced, hyperlocal severe weather alerts when you subscribe to Premium+ on the AccuWeather app. AccuWeather Alerts™ are prompted by our expert meteorologists who monitor and analyze dangerous weather risks 24/7 to keep you and your family safer. Solve the daily Crossword
