Tropical Weather Update - Tracking Storm Erin, Yucatan wave
Tropics remain active with tropical storm Erin now in the Central Atlantic. It is expected to become a category one hurricane by Friday morning and a major category 3 hurricane by Sunday morning, just north of Puerto Rico. Right now, It appears that it will curve north early next week and miss the East Coast of the US. But it could pose a risk for Bermuda next week. We are also monitoring a tropical wave crossing over the Yucatan peninsula that will push into the Southwestern Gulf by Thursday. There's a low 10 to 20% chance that it could turn into a weak tropical system over the next few days. At this point, it is expected to remain weak and have minimal impacts on the Houston area. However, it could help to enhance our rain chances Friday and give us an increased risk for rip currents.
Tropics remain active with tropical storm Erin now in the Central Atlantic. It is expected to become a category one hurricane by Friday morning and a major category 3 hurricane by Sunday morning, just north of Puerto Rico. Right now, It appears that it will curve north early next week and miss the East Coast of the US. But it could pose a risk for Bermuda next week. We are also monitoring a tropical wave crossing over the Yucatan peninsula that will push into the Southwestern Gulf by Thursday. There's a low 10 to 20% chance that it could turn into a weak tropical system over the next few days. At this point, it is expected to remain weak and have minimal impacts on the Houston area. However, it could help to enhance our rain chances Friday and give us an increased risk for rip currents.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Erin
The first hurricane of the season is likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean Over the next few days or so. Tropical Storm Erin has not become any stronger today, but it will soon. The most likely path will take the storm just north of the Caribbean, then turning before hitting the East Coast. In fact, Erin is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane by this weekend just north of Puerto Rico. However, everyone from Florida to New England should stay alert for changes. The system is very unlikely to affect the Gulf.
The first hurricane of the season is likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean Over the next few days or so. Tropical Storm Erin has not become any stronger today, but it will soon. The most likely path will take the storm just north of the Caribbean, then turning before hitting the East Coast. In fact, Erin is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane by this weekend just north of Puerto Rico. However, everyone from Florida to New England should stay alert for changes. The system is very unlikely to affect the Gulf.
Tropical Weather Forecast - Watching Erin in Atlantic
The first hurricane of the season is likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean this week. This system developed into Tropical Storm Erin today but remains very far from Texas in the eastern Atlantic. Through the week, the tropical storm will move westward, likely being upgraded to Hurricane Erin by Thursday. It is even forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane by this weekend just north of the Lesser Antilles. At this point, this does not look like a Gulf Coast threat, but it could come close to the East Coast of the US. Otherwise, we expect several tropical waves to move across the Atlantic over the next two weeks.
The first hurricane of the season is likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean this week. This system developed into Tropical Storm Erin today but remains very far from Texas in the eastern Atlantic. Through the week, the tropical storm will move westward, likely being upgraded to Hurricane Erin by Thursday. It is even forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane by this weekend just north of the Lesser Antilles. At this point, this does not look like a Gulf Coast threat, but it could come close to the East Coast of the US. Otherwise, we expect several tropical waves to move across the Atlantic over the next two weeks.
Tropical Storm Erin forms in Atlantic, could become hurricane: Tracker, path
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic and could become the first hurricane of the season later this week.
Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic and could become the first hurricane of the season later this week.
Tropical Weather Update - August 10, 2025
A tropical wave (Invest 97L) which moved off the African coast, should become the season's first hurricane this week. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest as of 4 p.m. CST Sunday, August 10.
A tropical wave (Invest 97L) which moved off the African coast, should become the season's first hurricane this week. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson has the latest as of 4 p.m. CST Sunday, August 10.
Houston weather: August 10 evening forecast
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Tropical Weather Update: Monitoring Invests 96L and 97L
A tropical wave (Invest 97L) which moved off the African coast, has a better chance to become the season's first hurricane next week. FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro gives the latest information as of 10 a.m. CST August 10, 2025.
A tropical wave (Invest 97L) which moved off the African coast, has a better chance to become the season's first hurricane next week. FOX 26 Meteorologist Allison Gargaro gives the latest information as of 10 a.m. CST August 10, 2025.
Tropical Weather update - August 9, 2025
The Atlantic Basin remains active with two systems being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center. Invest 96L is struggling in the middle of the Atlantic. Just off the African coast, a tropical wave known as Invest 97L looks to be a concern in the long term.
The Atlantic Basin remains active with two systems being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center. Invest 96L is struggling in the middle of the Atlantic. Just off the African coast, a tropical wave known as Invest 97L looks to be a concern in the long term.
Tropical Weather Update - August 8, 2025
There are four areas we will monitor for development over the next few days.
There are four areas we will monitor for development over the next few days.
Tropical Weather Update: Monitoring several areas for possible development in the Atlantic
It looks like tropical activity in the Atlantic will start to pick up over the next week or two, but for now, there aren?t any threats to Texas or even to the United States. Tropical storm Dexter has moved into the cold waters of the north Atlantic Ocean and considered ?extra-tropical?. It is possible that the remnant area of low pressure could hold together long enough to affect places like Ireland and Scotland next week. There are two tropical waves to watch and the farther out Atlantic Ocean. One tropical wave is in the central Atlantic and has a pretty good chance of becoming at least a tropical storm over the next five days or so, but it looks like that one will curve before heading toward the US east coast and won?t be a big concern for Texas. Another tropical wave will roll off the West Coast of Africa over the next day or so, and that one will be watched very closely because models are showing it strengthening and possibly approaching the Caribbean Sea coming up by next week.
It looks like tropical activity in the Atlantic will start to pick up over the next week or two, but for now, there aren?t any threats to Texas or even to the United States. Tropical storm Dexter has moved into the cold waters of the north Atlantic Ocean and considered ?extra-tropical?. It is possible that the remnant area of low pressure could hold together long enough to affect places like Ireland and Scotland next week. There are two tropical waves to watch and the farther out Atlantic Ocean. One tropical wave is in the central Atlantic and has a pretty good chance of becoming at least a tropical storm over the next five days or so, but it looks like that one will curve before heading toward the US east coast and won?t be a big concern for Texas. Another tropical wave will roll off the West Coast of Africa over the next day or so, and that one will be watched very closely because models are showing it strengthening and possibly approaching the Caribbean Sea coming up by next week.
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.
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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.