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A developing tropical wave, Invest 94L, is strengthening near Hispaniola and may impact the Carolinas early next week with heavy rain, gusty winds, and severe weather, with potential landfall between Georgia and the Outer Banks, according to recent model guidance.
Invest 91L in the Atlantic, initially expected to develop into a tropical depression, now has low odds for formation due to hostile environmental conditions like dry air and wind shear, with development unlikely in the next 48 hours.
Residents along the Gulf Coast are preparing for heavy rains and potential flooding as a weak tropical disturbance approaches southern Louisiana, with rainfall totals of 3-8 inches, while the system remains unlikely to strengthen into a named storm due to land interaction and wind shear. Rip currents are also a concern at beaches from Panama City westward.
A low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to bring beneficial rain to drought-stricken areas in the South as it merges with a frontal boundary. While the system is being monitored for tropical development, it is unlikely to form into a tropical depression or storm. The rainfall could reach 1 to 3 inches along parts of the Gulf Coast, providing relief to drought areas. However, localized flooding is possible if too much rain falls too quickly. The rain is expected to spread from South Texas to southern parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the western Florida Panhandle through Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center has stated that a tropical wave in the Atlantic has a 100% chance of becoming the next tropical depression or storm as it moves towards the Caribbean. Satellite imagery shows that an area of low pressure has formed from the tropical wave, and it is expected to develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm within the next day or so. There is a possibility of further strengthening, potentially reaching hurricane status, as the system moves over the western portions of the tropical Atlantic. Another tropical wave off the coast of Africa also has the potential to develop into a tropical depression later in the week or over the weekend. The NHC is monitoring Post-Tropical Cyclone Franklin, which may acquire subtropical or tropical characteristics while moving between the Azores and Portugal. Tropical Storm Gert has dissipated, and Tropical Depression Katia is expected to become a remnant low.
Scorching temperatures are expected to hit several regions in the US, including the Great Plains, Great Lakes, and the Northeast, for the remainder of the Labor Day weekend. The Northeast will experience its first true heat wave of the year, with temperatures in the 90s lasting from Sunday through Thursday. Washington, D.C. could reach near-record temperatures of up to 100 degrees. More than two dozen locations across America have already experienced their hottest summer on record, with major cities like Miami, New Orleans, Houston, and Phoenix being affected. Additionally, a tropical system is developing off Africa, potentially creating a storm in the Caribbean by next weekend.
Florida is facing the potential threat of a tropical system crossing the eastern Gulf of Mexico next week, bringing widespread rain, coastal flooding, and wind impacts. The formation and track of the storm, the role of dry air, and the Gulf water temperatures are the three key factors that will determine the strength and impact of the storm. While it is too early to make specific predictions, Florida should prepare for potentially nasty weather from Tuesday to Thursday.
The second Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will begin on Saturday, August 26 and run through Friday, September 8. This comes as models predict a surge of tropical air into Florida next week, potentially leading to stormy weather. The tax-exempt list includes various household, personal care, and pet items such as flashlights, generators, batteries, pet food, and cleaning supplies. The tax holiday aims to encourage residents to prepare for potential disasters.
A cluster of thunderstorms near the Yucatan Peninsula has a 30% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next two days and a 70% chance over the next seven days. The system is expected to move north into the Gulf of Mexico and may impact areas from the Panhandle to the Big Bend of Florida. South Florida could experience heavy rain next week, with a 70% chance of rain on Tuesday, 60% on Wednesday, and 60% on Thursday. Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane but will stay west of Bermuda. The remnants of Tropical Storm Emily could restrengthen as it moves north over the central Atlantic, while a wave in the central Atlantic has a 20% chance of development.
The Atlantic storm season has started early this year with the formation of a "hybrid" tropical system in the winter. The system, which is a combination of a subtropical storm and a non-tropical low-pressure system, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the southeastern United States. This early start to the storm season is a reminder to be prepared for potential weather hazards.