Tropical Weather Forecast - Watching Dexter as well as new areas of development
Tropical Storm Dexter is still moving deeper into the central Atlantic Ocean. It's still moving away from land and will become extratropical over the next day or two. Elsewhere, a low could develop east of Florida and south of the Carolinas that could bring them late-week rain. Models are showing it getting organized, then moving away from the US. We'll also monitor two more tropical waves: one has about a 60% chance of becoming a depression of storm, but is very far away from Texas. A stronger wave could move into the eastern Atlantic by late this week and the GFS model is showing it eventually becoming a hurricane late next week, but all that is uncertain at this point. It's not impossible that a storm could approach the Caribbean and/or the Gulf by mid to late August, so we'll keep you updated.
Tropical Storm Dexter is still moving deeper into the central Atlantic Ocean. It's still moving away from land and will become extratropical over the next day or two. Elsewhere, a low could develop east of Florida and south of the Carolinas that could bring them late-week rain. Models are showing it getting organized, then moving away from the US. We'll also monitor two more tropical waves: one has about a 60% chance of becoming a depression of storm, but is very far away from Texas. A stronger wave could move into the eastern Atlantic by late this week and the GFS model is showing it eventually becoming a hurricane late next week, but all that is uncertain at this point. It's not impossible that a storm could approach the Caribbean and/or the Gulf by mid to late August, so we'll keep you updated.
Tropical Weather Forecast: Watching Dexter, keeping an eye out for other possible development
Tropical Storm Dexter has not become any stronger and continues to be a non-issue in the Atlantic. It will continue moving away from the East Coast and move into the North Atlantic away from land. Elsewhere, a tropical wave will move off the west coast of Africa over the next day or two and could get organized in the central Atlantic Ocean and models are mixed as to whether it will be a threat to US - it's very far away, so we'll keep an eye on it. One other area near South Carolina has a chance of becoming a weak tropical system late this week, but it will not have any effects on Texas.
Tropical Storm Dexter has not become any stronger and continues to be a non-issue in the Atlantic. It will continue moving away from the East Coast and move into the North Atlantic away from land. Elsewhere, a tropical wave will move off the west coast of Africa over the next day or two and could get organized in the central Atlantic Ocean and models are mixed as to whether it will be a threat to US - it's very far away, so we'll keep an eye on it. One other area near South Carolina has a chance of becoming a weak tropical system late this week, but it will not have any effects on Texas.
Sea to Summit Dry Bag View: Hurricane Gear Test
Hurricane activity really begins to ramp up in August, meaning you should have a preparedness plan in place. You should also have a plan to protect your important documents.
Hurricane activity really begins to ramp up in August, meaning you should have a preparedness plan in place. You should also have a plan to protect your important documents.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Activity ramping up in Atlantic
An area of low pressure was upgraded to Tropical Storm Dexter on Sunday and will be a complete non-factor in the forecast for the US. It will pass to the north of Bermuda. Elsewhere a tropical wave over Africa will move into the eastern Atlantic this week and has a good chance to become a tropical storm by late this week, but it is extremely far from Texas. It's also possible that a tropical storm could form late this week from some lingering rain near the Carolinas, It would have no effect on Texas.
An area of low pressure was upgraded to Tropical Storm Dexter on Sunday and will be a complete non-factor in the forecast for the US. It will pass to the north of Bermuda. Elsewhere a tropical wave over Africa will move into the eastern Atlantic this week and has a good chance to become a tropical storm by late this week, but it is extremely far from Texas. It's also possible that a tropical storm could form late this week from some lingering rain near the Carolinas, It would have no effect on Texas.
Tropical Weather Update - August 3, 2025
Showers and thunderstorms have increased in association with a non-tropical area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of the North Carolina coast. That National Hurricane Center has now labeled this system as Invest 95L and it looks likely with will develop into our next tropical cyclone. There are 2 other areas being watched in the Atlantic Basin at this time.
Showers and thunderstorms have increased in association with a non-tropical area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of the North Carolina coast. That National Hurricane Center has now labeled this system as Invest 95L and it looks likely with will develop into our next tropical cyclone. There are 2 other areas being watched in the Atlantic Basin at this time.
Tropical Weather Update - August 2, 2025
An area of low pressure is expected to form off the SE coast of the U.S. this weekend. Slow development will be possible early next week as it moves into the Atlantic. Other than this area, the tropics are quite across the central Atlantic due to Saharan Dust.
An area of low pressure is expected to form off the SE coast of the U.S. this weekend. Slow development will be possible early next week as it moves into the Atlantic. Other than this area, the tropics are quite across the central Atlantic due to Saharan Dust.
Hurricane Gil strengthens in busy Pacific Basin, while Atlantic stays quiet
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Hurricane Gil is expected to move west-northwest as it continues its trek into the Central Pacific Ocean.
Tropical Weather Update - More active pattern expected for August
So far this hurricane season, Saharan dust has dominated across the Atlantic resulting in a lack of many strong tropical waves and a quiet pattern. In the short-term, no storms are expected, but as we head into August and especially mid-August, expect a more active tropical pattern.
So far this hurricane season, Saharan dust has dominated across the Atlantic resulting in a lack of many strong tropical waves and a quiet pattern. In the short-term, no storms are expected, but as we head into August and especially mid-August, expect a more active tropical pattern.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Atlantic basin remains quiet, but don't let down your guard!
So far this hurricane season, Saharan dust has dominated across the Atlantic resulting in a lack of many strong tropical waves and a quiet pattern. In the short-term, no storms are expected, but as we head into August and especially mid-August, expect a more active tropical pattern for the Caribbean, Gulf and Atlantic. September is typically the busiest month of the Atlantic basin hurricane season.
So far this hurricane season, Saharan dust has dominated across the Atlantic resulting in a lack of many strong tropical waves and a quiet pattern. In the short-term, no storms are expected, but as we head into August and especially mid-August, expect a more active tropical pattern for the Caribbean, Gulf and Atlantic. September is typically the busiest month of the Atlantic basin hurricane season.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Pacific Basin remains busy, Atlantic still quiet
So far, there is no short-term threat of any tropical systems for the Atlantic Basin, but tropical waves in the Atlantic will become larger and more robust as we head into August. Expect storms to start forming around the second week of August. Get the latest information on hurricane emergency gear available and up-to-date tropical forecasts by checking out FOX Local.
So far, there is no short-term threat of any tropical systems for the Atlantic Basin, but tropical waves in the Atlantic will become larger and more robust as we head into August. Expect storms to start forming around the second week of August. Get the latest information on hurricane emergency gear available and up-to-date tropical forecasts by checking out FOX Local.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Pacific remains busy, Atlantic still quiet
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on what we're watching in the tropics as the Pacific remains fairly busy and the Atlantic remains quiet.
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest on what we're watching in the tropics as the Pacific remains fairly busy and the Atlantic remains quiet.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 28, 2025
The NHC outlook shows no tropical systems are expected in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or the Gulf over the next 7 days. This means a quiet period in the tropics, but with August on the way, activity usually picks up a lot, so don't let your guard down. It's always a good idea to ensure your hurricane preparedness kit is well-stocked, so check Fox Local for JD's Hurricane Gear Test.
The NHC outlook shows no tropical systems are expected in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or the Gulf over the next 7 days. This means a quiet period in the tropics, but with August on the way, activity usually picks up a lot, so don't let your guard down. It's always a good idea to ensure your hurricane preparedness kit is well-stocked, so check Fox Local for JD's Hurricane Gear Test.
How to launch emergency calls, text messages when cell service goes down
In a hurricane or a flood, you could lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi. But there is new technology that you may not even know you have on your phone that can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
In a hurricane or a flood, you could lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi. But there is new technology that you may not even know you have on your phone that can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
Emerge Survival Shelter in Place Kit: Hurricane Gear Test
Prebuilt emergency kits have become easier to purchase in recent years. The most common is a go bag for evacuation. But on today's Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a survival kit for those planning to shelter in place.
Prebuilt emergency kits have become easier to purchase in recent years. The most common is a go bag for evacuation. But on today's Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a survival kit for those planning to shelter in place.
Tropical Weather Update - July 27, 2025
Skies are quiet across the Atlantic, Caribbean and the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center is not expecting any tropical development over the next 7 days. Even though things are quiet, it is always a good time to stock your hurricane preparedness kit.
Skies are quiet across the Atlantic, Caribbean and the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center is not expecting any tropical development over the next 7 days. Even though things are quiet, it is always a good time to stock your hurricane preparedness kit.
Tropical Weather Update - July 26, 2025
Since the area of low pressure in the Gulf has moved inland, there is nothing at the moment that the National Hurricane Center is watching. Even though things are quiet, it is always a good time to stock your hurricane preparedness kit.
Since the area of low pressure in the Gulf has moved inland, there is nothing at the moment that the National Hurricane Center is watching. Even though things are quiet, it is always a good time to stock your hurricane preparedness kit.
Tropical Weather Forecast: Low probability of storm developing in the Gulf
The National Hurricane Center has only a slight 10% chance for the Gulf low near the SE Texas coast to develop, so it's not impossible. But the system is not expected to get upgraded over the next two days since it will have limited time over the warm waters of the Gulf. In fact, it will likely move inland by Saturday. Elsewhere across the Atlantic basin things remain quiet for now. But expect activity to ramp up as we get into August.
The National Hurricane Center has only a slight 10% chance for the Gulf low near the SE Texas coast to develop, so it's not impossible. But the system is not expected to get upgraded over the next two days since it will have limited time over the warm waters of the Gulf. In fact, it will likely move inland by Saturday. Elsewhere across the Atlantic basin things remain quiet for now. But expect activity to ramp up as we get into August.
Tropical Weather Forecast - 10% chance for tropical development in the Gulf
The National Hurricane Center still has a minimal 10% chance for a tropical depression or storm to form in the Gulf by Friday. Regardless of development, much of the Gulf Coast could see rounds of heavy rain as this low pressure system moves west the next few days. The area of low pressure should fall apart over the weekend. But the heavy rain risk will continue through at least Sunday. Stay up-to-date on the latest tropical updates on FOX Local.
The National Hurricane Center still has a minimal 10% chance for a tropical depression or storm to form in the Gulf by Friday. Regardless of development, much of the Gulf Coast could see rounds of heavy rain as this low pressure system moves west the next few days. The area of low pressure should fall apart over the weekend. But the heavy rain risk will continue through at least Sunday. Stay up-to-date on the latest tropical updates on FOX Local.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Watching for possible development in the Gulf this week
The National Hurricane Center now has a minimal 10% chance for a tropical depression or storm to form in the Gulf by Friday, but keep in mind that even weak, disorganized systems can bring heavy downpours, so check back daily for updates on this plume of moisture.
The National Hurricane Center now has a minimal 10% chance for a tropical depression or storm to form in the Gulf by Friday, but keep in mind that even weak, disorganized systems can bring heavy downpours, so check back daily for updates on this plume of moisture.
Tropical Weather Forecast - July 22, 2025
The National Hurricane Center is done with Invest 94L, not going to become a tropical system. Gulf moisture will need to be watched late this week as it has a slight chance for becoming a tropical depression.
The National Hurricane Center is done with Invest 94L, not going to become a tropical system. Gulf moisture will need to be watched late this week as it has a slight chance for becoming a tropical depression.