Hurricane Update: Three Tropical Disturbances Being Monitored by the National Hurricane Center
The Atlantic hurricane season has been relatively quiet thus far, despite typically being busier from August to October. However, meteorologists predict an uptick in activity may occur following Labor Day.
The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring three distinct tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean, yet the weather for Labor Day weekend is expected to remain stable.
One of the systemsāa tropical wave positioned to the east of the Lesser Antillesāmight develop into a tropical depression later next week as it travels westward. According to a report from 8 a.m. ET Saturday, this system is forecasted to arrive at the Lesser Antilles on Monday and continue its path through the Caribbean Sea.
The National Hurricane Center estimates there is a 50% chance of development for this system over the next week.
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According to the NHC, the two other systems currently have a low chance of further development within the next 48 hours.
- Northwestern Gulf of Mexico: A large low-pressure area situated in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico near the upper Texas coastline is generating rain and thunderstorms along and offshore of Texas and Louisiana. As noted by Accuweather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski on Saturday, this “tropical rainstorm” could lead to “heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and locally strong winds in parts of Texas and Louisiana.” There is a possibility that this rainstorm could evolve into a tropical depression near the Gulf Coast, with a 20% development chance over the next week, according to the NHC.
- Eastern Tropical Atlantic: The second disturbance, identified as a tropical wave, is situated in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic just west of the Cabo Verde Islands, which are located off the coast of Africa. According to NHC forecasters Kelly Mahoney and Brad Reinhart on Saturday, “Any development will be gradual as the system progresses slowly westward to west-northwestward over the eastern and central tropical Atlantic through late next week.” The chance of development for this system over the next week is estimated at 10%.
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The hurricane center is actively monitoring three tropical systems for any indications of potential development into stronger storms.
There is a likelihood of increased activity in the Gulf of Mexico due to record-high water temperatures, which can facilitate the formation of storms and hurricanes. AccuWeather hurricane expert Alex DaSilva advised YSL News on Wednesday, “If anything forms in the Gulf, it could escalate very quickly. It’s crucial for the public to stay vigilant as storms can develop and intensify in a short span of time.”
Furthermore, dry and dusty air originating from Africa, which has been inhibiting storm formation in the Atlantic, is anticipated to dissipate. DaSilva added, “As the dust clears, we should see the Atlantic become more active.”
Contributing: Doyle Rice, Gabe Hauari, and Jennifer Sangalang, YSL News Network.
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