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Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the western Atlantic as the tenth named storm of the 2025 hurricane season, with potential to strengthen into a major hurricane. It is expected to move west-northwest then turn sharply north, possibly affecting the Leeward Islands and the East Coast, with uncertainty about its final strength.
Hurricane Imelda is approaching Bermuda with expected hurricane-force winds, prompting a warning and preparations on the island, while distant Humberto impacts Bermuda with wind and rain. Imelda, currently a Category 1 storm, is forecasted to strengthen into a Category 2, and both hurricanes are causing dangerous surf conditions across the Atlantic region.
Hurricane Humberto, the eighth storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, has strengthened to a Category 4 but is not expected to impact South Florida directly; it is currently moving northwest and is projected to head towards the Carolinas, with potential indirect marine hazards for South Florida.
Tropical Storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic southeast of Bermuda, with forecasts predicting it will strengthen into a hurricane before weakening and moving over open waters, following the active 2025 hurricane season.
Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has formed as a Category 1 storm and is expected to pass near the Leeward Islands, potentially strengthening to a major hurricane. While most models keep it offshore, large waves and rip currents are anticipated along the U.S. East Coast, especially from North Carolina to Virginia, posing risks of erosion and dangerous surf. Tropical storm watches are in effect for some Caribbean islands, and the storm's progression is being closely monitored.
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, with its path still uncertain but potentially impacting the U.S. East Coast, the Greater Antilles, and the Bahamas. The storm is currently east of the Leeward Islands and moving westward, with possible intensification forecasted in the coming days.
The Atlantic hurricane season, currently quiet with few hurricanes, is expected to become more active in mid-August due to favorable atmospheric and oceanic conditions, including warm sea surface temperatures and atmospheric oscillations, with potential for a significant hurricane to develop and possibly threaten North America in the coming weeks.
Despite a historically late start to the Atlantic hurricane season with no named storms by June 5, forecasters maintain that the season could still be very active. The delay is attributed to a heat dome over Central America and Mexico, which has created hostile conditions for storm development. However, record-warm water temperatures and the budding La Niña are expected to make conditions more favorable for tropical activity later in the season. Forecasters urge caution, noting that past seasons with late starts have still been above average and devastating.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring five tropical waves as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins, with no immediate tropical activity expected. AccuWeather forecasters warn of tropical downpours in the Caribbean, with a slight chance of storm formation. The season is predicted to be very active, with up to 25 named storms expected, driven by La Niña and record-warm water. Florida residents are advised to stay prepared and monitor updates.
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins, forecasters warn of more storms that could rapidly intensify, a phenomenon that has historically been difficult to predict. However, advancements in technology and data collection have improved forecasting capabilities. Rapid intensification, where wind speeds increase dramatically in a short period, has been linked to catastrophic hurricanes in the past. The National Hurricane Center and other agencies are using new tools to better predict these events, though challenges remain, as evidenced by Hurricane Otis's unexpected intensification last year.
Meteorologists Jeff Masters and Bob Henson discuss the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, highlighting the potential for an early start due to unusually warm ocean temperatures and the possibility of a busy season influenced by La Niña conditions. They emphasize the importance of hurricane coverage in understanding climate change impacts and share insights into their forecasting process and personal strategies for managing the demands of storm coverage.
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The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance in the southwest Atlantic with a 10% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical system as it moves northeastward through the weekend. This comes just days before the official start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which NOAA predicts will be very active with 17-25 named storms.
NOAA predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with 17 to 25 named storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes, and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. Factors include near-record warm ocean temperatures, La Nina conditions, and reduced wind shear. Enhanced communication tools and new forecasting models will be implemented to improve public safety and storm response.
Colorado State University's first outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season predicts it could be one of the most active on record, with 23 storms, 11 hurricanes, and five reaching Category 3 status or stronger. This forecast is attributed to the record-warm Atlantic Ocean and the expected transition from El Niño to La Niña, which typically enhances storm activity. The outlook suggests a higher probability of major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean, urging preparedness for potential impacts.