Tropical Weather Forecast - June 21, 2023
Tropical Storm Bret is still moving west in the Atlantic towards the Lesser Antilles but has gotten stronger with 65 mph winds. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for St. Lucia & Martinique with Tropical Storm Watches in place for Barbados & Dominica in the eastern Caribbean. Bret is expected to weaken before getting close to Houston. A few other tropical waves are being monitored for development in the Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Bret is still moving west in the Atlantic towards the Lesser Antilles but has gotten stronger with 65 mph winds. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for St. Lucia & Martinique with Tropical Storm Watches in place for Barbados & Dominica in the eastern Caribbean. Bret is expected to weaken before getting close to Houston. A few other tropical waves are being monitored for development in the Atlantic.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 20, 2023
Tropical Storm Bret is no longer forecast to become a hurricane but still may threaten parts of the Lesser Antilles by Thursday. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Barbados. Bret now has winds around 45 mph and is moving west towards the Caribbean Sea. Another tropical wave in the Central Atlantic has a high chance to become a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next few days. The next name on the list would be Cindy. At this point, Bret is forecast to dissipate before it would make it anywhere close to Houston.
Tropical Storm Bret is no longer forecast to become a hurricane but still may threaten parts of the Lesser Antilles by Thursday. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Barbados. Bret now has winds around 45 mph and is moving west towards the Caribbean Sea. Another tropical wave in the Central Atlantic has a high chance to become a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next few days. The next name on the list would be Cindy. At this point, Bret is forecast to dissipate before it would make it anywhere close to Houston.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 19, 2023
Things are heating up in the tropics! Tropical Depression Three is now Tropical Storm Bret and has formed in the central Atlantic. Movement is west at 21 mph with 40 mph winds. Bret should approach the Lesser Antilles later in the week. This system is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday with 75-80 mph winds. Another Tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a medium chance to become a Tropical cyclone over the next few days. Both of these systems are several days out from any potential US impact.
Things are heating up in the tropics! Tropical Depression Three is now Tropical Storm Bret and has formed in the central Atlantic. Movement is west at 21 mph with 40 mph winds. Bret should approach the Lesser Antilles later in the week. This system is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday with 75-80 mph winds. Another Tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic has a medium chance to become a Tropical cyclone over the next few days. Both of these systems are several days out from any potential US impact.
Tropical Storm Bret forms in central Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Depression Three has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean. The system is very likely to get upgraded to Tropical Storm Bret either today or tomorrow, and may even become Hurricane Bret later this week.
Tropical Depression Three has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean. The system is very likely to get upgraded to Tropical Storm Bret either today or tomorrow, and may even become Hurricane Bret later this week.
Hurricane Gear Test: Sawyer Tap Filter
Your hurricane kit must include the basics like food and water. But it can challenging to keep a lot of clean water on hand. Here's a tool to help with that.
Your hurricane kit must include the basics like food and water. But it can challenging to keep a lot of clean water on hand. Here's a tool to help with that.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 18, 2023
The far eastern Atlantic continues to heat up! Expect a tropical cyclone to form at any time. Meteorologist John Dawson discusses where this system may be heading.
The far eastern Atlantic continues to heat up! Expect a tropical cyclone to form at any time. Meteorologist John Dawson discusses where this system may be heading.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 17, 2023
The observed area of storms in the far Eastern Atlantic continues to move towards more favorable conditions for development. Looks like we are going to have another tropical cyclone soon in the Atlantic Basin.
The observed area of storms in the far Eastern Atlantic continues to move towards more favorable conditions for development. Looks like we are going to have another tropical cyclone soon in the Atlantic Basin.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 16, 2023
The system in the far Eastern Atlantic is getting a bit better organized. And the National Hurricane Center thinks there are reasons to keep watching for further development.
The system in the far Eastern Atlantic is getting a bit better organized. And the National Hurricane Center thinks there are reasons to keep watching for further development.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 15, 2023
The tropics have been very quiet this week but we now have one system in the far east Atlantic we are monitoring for gradual development. A tropical wave along the west coast of Africa has a 20% chance for development over the next 7 days. So it will be several days before it could possibly impact the US.
The tropics have been very quiet this week but we now have one system in the far east Atlantic we are monitoring for gradual development. A tropical wave along the west coast of Africa has a 20% chance for development over the next 7 days. So it will be several days before it could possibly impact the US.
How El Niño, 'freakish' warm oceans may impact hurricane season
It's the first El Niño year since 2019. The climate event can have significant impacts on the weather, including the Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons.
It's the first El Niño year since 2019. The climate event can have significant impacts on the weather, including the Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 14, 2023
There's a disturbance in the eastern Pacific south of Mexico that has a 20% chance for development into a tropical cyclone. But it is moving away from the United States as it tracks WNW. The Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico remain quiet with no tropical activity expected for the next few days.
There's a disturbance in the eastern Pacific south of Mexico that has a 20% chance for development into a tropical cyclone. But it is moving away from the United States as it tracks WNW. The Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico remain quiet with no tropical activity expected for the next few days.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 13, 2023
There's a system located several hundred miles south of the SW Mexican coast. It's disorganized at this point but has a 10% chance for development over the next few days. However, it's moving away from the United States. Elsewhere, tropical activity is not expected in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean or Atlantic at this time.
There's a system located several hundred miles south of the SW Mexican coast. It's disorganized at this point but has a 10% chance for development over the next few days. However, it's moving away from the United States. Elsewhere, tropical activity is not expected in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean or Atlantic at this time.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 12, 2023
All remains quiet across the Atlantic, Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico with no tropical systems expected over the next 48 hours. However, hurricane season runs through the end of November so make sure to review your safety plan and be ready!
All remains quiet across the Atlantic, Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico with no tropical systems expected over the next 48 hours. However, hurricane season runs through the end of November so make sure to review your safety plan and be ready!
Hurricane Gear Test: Infinity X1 Hybrid Power Flashlight
As hurricane season begins, you can expect a loss in electricity. Meteorologist John Dawson shares how having an Xfinity X1 Hybrid Power Flashlight is a must in your emergency supplies.
As hurricane season begins, you can expect a loss in electricity. Meteorologist John Dawson shares how having an Xfinity X1 Hybrid Power Flashlight is a must in your emergency supplies.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 11, 2023
All is quiet for now in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. No tropical cyclone formation is expected within the next 48 hours. However, there's still a lot of hurricane season left to go so stay alert!
All is quiet for now in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. No tropical cyclone formation is expected within the next 48 hours. However, there's still a lot of hurricane season left to go so stay alert!
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 10, 2023
Another quiet day across the Atlantic Basin. The National Hurricane Center does not expect any tropical cyclones for the next several days.
Another quiet day across the Atlantic Basin. The National Hurricane Center does not expect any tropical cyclones for the next several days.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 8, 2023
Things are quiet for now in the Atlantic Basin but there are some specific areas to watch during the month of June for possible tropical cyclone formation.
Things are quiet for now in the Atlantic Basin but there are some specific areas to watch during the month of June for possible tropical cyclone formation.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 8, 2023
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Tropical Weather Forecast - June 7, 2023
Things are back to being quiet in the Atlantic Basin. Our non-tropical low in the eastern Atlantic near the Azores fell apart and is no longer being monitored for development. No tropical cyclone activity is expected to develop over the next 48 hours for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic.
Things are back to being quiet in the Atlantic Basin. Our non-tropical low in the eastern Atlantic near the Azores fell apart and is no longer being monitored for development. No tropical cyclone activity is expected to develop over the next 48 hours for the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and Atlantic.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 6, 2023
A few clusters of showers and storms are moving across the Caribbean Sea but at this time these areas of storms are not expected to develop into tropical systems. A non-tropical low is still being monitored for development into a tropical cyclone in the far east Atlantic near the Azores. There is only a 10% chance for this system to develop over the next few days before it moves into cooler waters and likely falls apart.
A few clusters of showers and storms are moving across the Caribbean Sea but at this time these areas of storms are not expected to develop into tropical systems. A non-tropical low is still being monitored for development into a tropical cyclone in the far east Atlantic near the Azores. There is only a 10% chance for this system to develop over the next few days before it moves into cooler waters and likely falls apart.