Tropical Weather Forecast - October 21, 2023
Two hurricanes to discuss. One in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific. And the National Hurricane Center is also watching another area in the Southwest Caribbean for possible tropical development.
Two hurricanes to discuss. One in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific. And the National Hurricane Center is also watching another area in the Southwest Caribbean for possible tropical development.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 20, 2023
Tropics remain active with two hurricanes that we are currently tracking! There's Hurricane Tammy in the Atlantic and Hurricane Norma in the eastern Pacific. Tammy is expected to hit parts of the Lesser Antilles today and tomorrow before turning north. Damaging winds, large swells and several inches of rain will be possible that could lead to flooding. Guadeloupe remains under a hurricane warning with a tropical storm warning for Dominica. Tammy should stay away from the United States as it turns north then northeast early next week. Hurricane Norma is a major hurricane just west of Mexico. It is moving north and should hit the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula this weekend. Some of the moisture from Norma will spill into Texas early next week. Another broad area of low pressure in the SW Caribbean is being monitored for tropical development. But the chance is only 10-20% for now as it moves west. This system should push into Central America early next week.
Tropics remain active with two hurricanes that we are currently tracking! There's Hurricane Tammy in the Atlantic and Hurricane Norma in the eastern Pacific. Tammy is expected to hit parts of the Lesser Antilles today and tomorrow before turning north. Damaging winds, large swells and several inches of rain will be possible that could lead to flooding. Guadeloupe remains under a hurricane warning with a tropical storm warning for Dominica. Tammy should stay away from the United States as it turns north then northeast early next week. Hurricane Norma is a major hurricane just west of Mexico. It is moving north and should hit the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula this weekend. Some of the moisture from Norma will spill into Texas early next week. Another broad area of low pressure in the SW Caribbean is being monitored for tropical development. But the chance is only 10-20% for now as it moves west. This system should push into Central America early next week.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 19, 2023
Things remain fairly active across the Atlantic and eastern Pacific. Tropical Storm Tammy is getting stronger and is moving closer to the Lesser Antilles where some hurricane watches, tropical storm watches, and tropical storm warnings are in place. Tammy is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to some of the Caribbean Islands Friday and Saturday before making a sharp turn to the north. That will take it away from the United States. In the Eastern Pacific Hurricane Norma has blown up to a major hurricane and should clip the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula this weekend. We could end up getting a bit of the tropical moisture from this system early next week. Gulf of Mexico waters are still warm but there are no tropical systems expected as of now. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.
Things remain fairly active across the Atlantic and eastern Pacific. Tropical Storm Tammy is getting stronger and is moving closer to the Lesser Antilles where some hurricane watches, tropical storm watches, and tropical storm warnings are in place. Tammy is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to some of the Caribbean Islands Friday and Saturday before making a sharp turn to the north. That will take it away from the United States. In the Eastern Pacific Hurricane Norma has blown up to a major hurricane and should clip the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula this weekend. We could end up getting a bit of the tropical moisture from this system early next week. Gulf of Mexico waters are still warm but there are no tropical systems expected as of now. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.
Tropical Weather Forecast - 10-18-2023
We are rolling closer to the end of hurricane season but the tropics remain active. In the Atlantic, Invest 94-L has become Tropical Storm Tammy in the central Atlantic. Tropical Storm Warnings are now out for Barbados, Martinique & Guadeloupe. These Caribbean Islands could get 3-6"+ of rain and tropical storm force winds by Friday and Saturday. After that, Tammy is expected to turn north which would keep it out of the Gulf of Mexico and away from SE Texas. In the Eastern Pacific, Norma has become a hurricane west of Mexico and could send some moisture towards SE TX early next week. Norma will be near the Baja Peninsula by this weekend. There's also a high chance for a Tropical wave to develop south of S. Mexico over the next week.
We are rolling closer to the end of hurricane season but the tropics remain active. In the Atlantic, Invest 94-L has become Tropical Storm Tammy in the central Atlantic. Tropical Storm Warnings are now out for Barbados, Martinique & Guadeloupe. These Caribbean Islands could get 3-6"+ of rain and tropical storm force winds by Friday and Saturday. After that, Tammy is expected to turn north which would keep it out of the Gulf of Mexico and away from SE Texas. In the Eastern Pacific, Norma has become a hurricane west of Mexico and could send some moisture towards SE TX early next week. Norma will be near the Baja Peninsula by this weekend. There's also a high chance for a Tropical wave to develop south of S. Mexico over the next week.
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It was another cool start across Houston and surrounding areas in the 40s and 50s. Tonight will be on the milder side with overnight lows dipping into the 60s for Houston. We'll rebound to the upper 80s Thursday with a weak front moving in. That front will not bring any cooler air but will bring a brief wind shift and some drier air briefly. But get ready for more of that summer heat to push back in. In fact, we'll be near record high temperatures Friday as we soar to the low 90s! Temperatures stay near 90 through Sunday with a gradual drop in temperatures expected as we go through next week. Rain chances will also start to increase by the middle of next week with some tropical moisture being pushed into the area. A bigger temperature drop is likely late next week with another cold front.
It was another cool start across Houston and surrounding areas in the 40s and 50s. Tonight will be on the milder side with overnight lows dipping into the 60s for Houston. We'll rebound to the upper 80s Thursday with a weak front moving in. That front will not bring any cooler air but will bring a brief wind shift and some drier air briefly. But get ready for more of that summer heat to push back in. In fact, we'll be near record high temperatures Friday as we soar to the low 90s! Temperatures stay near 90 through Sunday with a gradual drop in temperatures expected as we go through next week. Rain chances will also start to increase by the middle of next week with some tropical moisture being pushed into the area. A bigger temperature drop is likely late next week with another cold front.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 17, 2023
With only about 6 weeks left in hurricane season, things are a bit less active than earlier in the year in the Atlantic Basin. No tropical activity is showing up in the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean Sea for now. However, it's still looking like invest 94-L, a tropical wave in the central Atlantic, will become our next tropical depression or storm soon. It will make it to parts of the Lesser Antilles later this week but should turn north before it would get anywhere close to SE Texas. The eastern Pacific is still busy with newly formed Tropical Storm Norma and another tropical wave. We may get some moisture from these systems about a week from now that would increase our rain chances.
With only about 6 weeks left in hurricane season, things are a bit less active than earlier in the year in the Atlantic Basin. No tropical activity is showing up in the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean Sea for now. However, it's still looking like invest 94-L, a tropical wave in the central Atlantic, will become our next tropical depression or storm soon. It will make it to parts of the Lesser Antilles later this week but should turn north before it would get anywhere close to SE Texas. The eastern Pacific is still busy with newly formed Tropical Storm Norma and another tropical wave. We may get some moisture from these systems about a week from now that would increase our rain chances.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 16, 2023
Invest 94-L is in the east-central tropical Atlantic with a medium chance of development over the next 48 hours. It has a high chance to become our next tropical cyclone over the next 7 days. Tammy is up next on our list of tropical cyclone names for the Atlantic Basin. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean remain quiet for now with no activity expected over the next few days. Historically, our chance of being hit by a tropical cyclone starts to decrease between now and the end of hurricane season. But you still want to stay alert for the possibility of a tropical system since the Gulf of Mexico waters remain very warm. Hurricane season runs through November 30th.
Invest 94-L is in the east-central tropical Atlantic with a medium chance of development over the next 48 hours. It has a high chance to become our next tropical cyclone over the next 7 days. Tammy is up next on our list of tropical cyclone names for the Atlantic Basin. The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean remain quiet for now with no activity expected over the next few days. Historically, our chance of being hit by a tropical cyclone starts to decrease between now and the end of hurricane season. But you still want to stay alert for the possibility of a tropical system since the Gulf of Mexico waters remain very warm. Hurricane season runs through November 30th.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 15, 2023
The next name on the list for the Atlantic Basin is Tammy. Looks like Tammy will make an appearance later in the week but Sean will not last much longer. Look for Sean to become a remnant low Sunday night.
The next name on the list for the Atlantic Basin is Tammy. Looks like Tammy will make an appearance later in the week but Sean will not last much longer. Look for Sean to become a remnant low Sunday night.
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Tropical Weather Forecast - October 14, 2023
Sean is now a tropical depression in the Atlantic. It's mid-October but the tropics are not ready to slow down yet. Looks like INVEST 94L wants to be the next named storm.
Sean is now a tropical depression in the Atlantic. It's mid-October but the tropics are not ready to slow down yet. Looks like INVEST 94L wants to be the next named storm.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 13, 2023
We have less than two months left in the 2023 hurricane season. So far, we've had 19 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin this season. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now. But we still have two systems to watch in the Atlantic. Tropical storm Sean in the east-central Atlantic is barely hanging on and is very disorganized. It will likely fall apart over the weekend. A tropical wave to the SE of Sean, Invest 94-L, has a high chance of becoming our next tropical depression or storm over the next week. The next name would be Tammy.
We have less than two months left in the 2023 hurricane season. So far, we've had 19 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin this season. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now. But we still have two systems to watch in the Atlantic. Tropical storm Sean in the east-central Atlantic is barely hanging on and is very disorganized. It will likely fall apart over the weekend. A tropical wave to the SE of Sean, Invest 94-L, has a high chance of becoming our next tropical depression or storm over the next week. The next name would be Tammy.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 12, 2023
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean are quiet for now with two systems we are monitoring in the Atlantic. One is Tropical Storm Sean which is in the eastern Atlantic. It is expected to remain fairly disorganized as it moves northwest. Tropical Storm Sean should weaken back to a tropical depression over the next few days and lose tropical characteristics by Sunday. A tropical wave in the far east Atlantic now has a medium chance to become our next tropical system. The next name on the list to be used for the Atlantic Basin is Tammy.
Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean are quiet for now with two systems we are monitoring in the Atlantic. One is Tropical Storm Sean which is in the eastern Atlantic. It is expected to remain fairly disorganized as it moves northwest. Tropical Storm Sean should weaken back to a tropical depression over the next few days and lose tropical characteristics by Sunday. A tropical wave in the far east Atlantic now has a medium chance to become our next tropical system. The next name on the list to be used for the Atlantic Basin is Tammy.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 11, 2023
The two tropical cyclones we had in the eastern Pacific, Max and Lidia both have dissipated. But an area of low pressure now in the northern Gulf of Mexico is spreading some heavier showers across central and eastern parts of the Gulf coast. Good news is that tropical cyclone development is no longer expected and most of the rain has shifted east of the Houston area. We do have a new tropical storm in the far east Atlantic named Sean. It is forecast to remain disorganized and weaken to a remnant low early next week. Another tropical wave near the west coast of Africa only has a low chance to become our next tropical depression or storm.
The two tropical cyclones we had in the eastern Pacific, Max and Lidia both have dissipated. But an area of low pressure now in the northern Gulf of Mexico is spreading some heavier showers across central and eastern parts of the Gulf coast. Good news is that tropical cyclone development is no longer expected and most of the rain has shifted east of the Houston area. We do have a new tropical storm in the far east Atlantic named Sean. It is forecast to remain disorganized and weaken to a remnant low early next week. Another tropical wave near the west coast of Africa only has a low chance to become our next tropical depression or storm.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 10, 2023
Disturbance in the SW Gulf of Mexico now has only a 10% extremely low chance to develop into a tropical system. Hurricane hunters investigated the system and found it disorganized with only 20-25 mph winds. However moisture from that system and powerful Hurricane Lidia in the eastern Pacific will head our way. That means an increased chance for showers this evening, tonight and Wednesday for SE Texas. There's a high chance for a tropical wave to be our next tropical depression or storm in the eastern Atlantic.
Disturbance in the SW Gulf of Mexico now has only a 10% extremely low chance to develop into a tropical system. Hurricane hunters investigated the system and found it disorganized with only 20-25 mph winds. However moisture from that system and powerful Hurricane Lidia in the eastern Pacific will head our way. That means an increased chance for showers this evening, tonight and Wednesday for SE Texas. There's a high chance for a tropical wave to be our next tropical depression or storm in the eastern Atlantic.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 9, 2023
Things could get interesting in the Gulf of Mexico as a small area of low pressure in the Bay of Campeche (SW Gulf) is being monitored for tropical cyclone development. The good news is that there's only a low 20% chance for a tropical depression or tropical storm to form in the next few days. But moisture from that system combined with moisture from tropical systems in the eastern Pacific will combine to spread more moisture our way. That means an increasing chance of some heavy downpours, especially late Tuesday and Wednesday. Right now it does not appear that any of these systems will have a major impact to our weather. But look for 1-2" of rain possible between Tuesday PM and Wednesday PM for SE Texas. We are also tracking a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic with now a high chance for tropical cyclone development as it moves WNW over the next few days.
Things could get interesting in the Gulf of Mexico as a small area of low pressure in the Bay of Campeche (SW Gulf) is being monitored for tropical cyclone development. The good news is that there's only a low 20% chance for a tropical depression or tropical storm to form in the next few days. But moisture from that system combined with moisture from tropical systems in the eastern Pacific will combine to spread more moisture our way. That means an increasing chance of some heavy downpours, especially late Tuesday and Wednesday. Right now it does not appear that any of these systems will have a major impact to our weather. But look for 1-2" of rain possible between Tuesday PM and Wednesday PM for SE Texas. We are also tracking a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic with now a high chance for tropical cyclone development as it moves WNW over the next few days.
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Tropical Weather Forecast - October 8, 2023
The National Hurricane Center is still watching a tropical wave off the coast of Africa but the Eastern Pacific is becoming a bit of a mess. Tropical Storm Lidia is about to become a hurricane and another tropical depression has just formed.
The National Hurricane Center is still watching a tropical wave off the coast of Africa but the Eastern Pacific is becoming a bit of a mess. Tropical Storm Lidia is about to become a hurricane and another tropical depression has just formed.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 7, 2023
The remnants of Philippe with bring stormy weather to New England and Nova Scotia this weekend. Tropical Storm Lidia looks to hurricane sized landfall into Mexico coast.
The remnants of Philippe with bring stormy weather to New England and Nova Scotia this weekend. Tropical Storm Lidia looks to hurricane sized landfall into Mexico coast.
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 6, 2023
Philippe has become Post-Tropical Cyclone Philippe as it moves north into cooler waters. It still is bringing some heavy rain and strong wind to Bermuda. Philippe could spread 1-3" of rain over parts of northern New England and Nova Scotia this weekend as it is forecast to make landfall Saturday night. Another tropical wave is coming off of the coast of Africa with a medium 50% chance to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 7 days. The next name on the list would be Sean. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now but hurricane season runs through the end of November. So stay alert!
Philippe has become Post-Tropical Cyclone Philippe as it moves north into cooler waters. It still is bringing some heavy rain and strong wind to Bermuda. Philippe could spread 1-3" of rain over parts of northern New England and Nova Scotia this weekend as it is forecast to make landfall Saturday night. Another tropical wave is coming off of the coast of Africa with a medium 50% chance to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next 7 days. The next name on the list would be Sean. Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean remain quiet for now but hurricane season runs through the end of November. So stay alert!
Tropical Weather Forecast - October 5, 2023
Tropical Storm Philippe is moving closer to Bermuda this evening and will pass just to the west tonight and Friday. Tropical Storm Warnings are in place for Bermuda. Strong winds & 2-4" of rain are possible through Friday. Philippe will become post-tropical Saturday but could still bring impacts to parts of Maine. Another tropical wave is expected to move off of the west coast of Africa this weekend and has a low 30% chance of becoming a tropical system over the next week.
Tropical Storm Philippe is moving closer to Bermuda this evening and will pass just to the west tonight and Friday. Tropical Storm Warnings are in place for Bermuda. Strong winds & 2-4" of rain are possible through Friday. Philippe will become post-tropical Saturday but could still bring impacts to parts of Maine. Another tropical wave is expected to move off of the west coast of Africa this weekend and has a low 30% chance of becoming a tropical system over the next week.