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Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical System As End Of Hurricane Season Nears Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical System As End Of Hurricane Season Nears
Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical System As End Of Hurricane Season Nears With just one week remaining in the 2023 hurricane system, forecasters are monitoring a system that could form in the Atlantic. It's located in the central subtropical Atlantic. "This system could become a subtropical or tropical storm late this week or over the weekend," the National Hurricane Center said in a statement issued early Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23.  No matter what happens with the system, the 2023 hurricane season, which began on Thursday, June 1, and ends on Thursday, Nov. 30, will have a higher number of named storms compared to the historica…
New Projected Path Takes Tropical Storm Philippe's Cone Into New England New Projected Path Takes Tropical Storm Philippe's Cone Into New England
New Projected Path Takes Tropical Storm Philippe's Cone Into New England Tropical Storm Philippe is expected to track north off the East Coast with its forecast cone approaching the coastline of parts of northern New England. As of Wednesday morning, Oct. 4, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe is about 110 miles north-northwest of the Virginia Islands.  The storm is packed with 45 mph winds with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles from the center. It's moving toward the northwest at around 9 miles per hour.  A turn toward the north-northwest is forecast later Monday, followed by a faster motio…
Nigel Becomes Hurricane As 2 Other Areas In Atlantic Have Potential To Develop Nigel Becomes Hurricane As 2 Other Areas In Atlantic Have Potential To Develop
Nigel Becomes Hurricane As 2 Other Areas In Atlantic Have Potential To Develop Tropical Storm Nigel has strengthened to become a hurricane and is among three areas in the Atlantic now being monitored by forecasters.Nigel, which had been a tropical depression, moved up to tropical storm status on Sunday morning, Sept. 17. On Monday night, Sept. 18, it became a Category 1 hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 85 miles per hour, an increase of 35 mph in less than 24 hours. Nigel is now located about 850 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. It's expected to quickly become a hurricane of Category 2 status or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale as soo…
Newly Named Tropical Storm Nigel Forms In Busy Atlantic Newly Named Tropical Storm Nigel Forms In Busy Atlantic
Newly Named Tropical Storm Nigel Forms In Busy Atlantic A new system expected to be the next major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season now has a name.Tropical Depression 15 strengthened to tropical storm status on Sunday morning, Sept. 17. Meet Nigel. It's moving north-northwest at 14 miles per hour over the open Atlantic toward the Caribbean Sea. It has maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour, according to a brand-new update from the National Hurricane Center. That's an increase of 15 mph in the span of 12 hours. It's expected to become a hurricane of Category 3 status or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. It could…
New Update: Tropical System Expected To Become Major Hurricane New Update: Tropical System Expected To Become Major Hurricane
New Update: Tropical System Expected To Become Major Hurricane Conditions are rapidly improving in New England as Lee, once a Category 5 hurricane, is churning into Canada as a post-tropical cyclone. Click here for a new, updated story: Newly Named Tropical Storm Nigel Forms In Busy Atlantic Now, attention has turned to what is expected to be the next major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season. As of 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, Tropical Depression 15 is moving north-northwest at 16 miles per hour over the open Atlantic toward the Caribbean Sea. It has maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour, according to a brand-new update from the …
Hurricane Lee's Risk To East Coast Rises: New Week-Long Projected Track Hurricane Lee's Risk To East Coast Rises: New Week-Long Projected Track
Hurricane Lee's Risk To East Coast Rises: New Week-Long Projected Track A new week-long projected track for Monster Hurricane Lee has been released as forecasters are now saying its risk to the East Coast has increased. Click here for a new, updated story: Hurricane Lee Restrengthens: New Models Predict Timing, Expected Site Of Landfall "Hurricane Lee will remain a powerful storm after undergoing rapid intensification," according to a report by AccuWeather.com on Saturday, Sept. 8. "As Lee turns northward next week dangerous surf will develop along the East Coast while the risk for direct impact rises in New England." For a look at Lee's projected path …
New Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic With 2 Other Areas Being Monitored New Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic With 2 Other Areas Being Monitored
New Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic With 2 Other Areas Being Monitored As two powerful systems -- Idalia and Franklin -- trek north, a new tropical storm has just formed in the Atlantic.Depression  8 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Jose just before daybreak on Thursday, Aug. 31 and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two other disturbances. Jose is about 775 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. It's shown in red in the center of the image above with the two other disturbances marked with Xs.  With maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, Jose is moving north at 5 mph. The disturbance located just west of Cape Verde has the bes…
Active Atlantic: Trio Of New Tropical Storms Named Within Hours Active Atlantic: Trio Of New Tropical Storms Named Within Hours
Active Atlantic: Trio Of New Tropical Storms Named Within Hours To say the Atlantic has been active regarding the weather would be an understatement. In the last 24 hours, three new tropical storms have been named, and experts say the next month is expected to be a busy one as the hurricane season hits its peak. They are: Tropical Storm Emily Tropical Storm Franklin Tropical Storm Gert A separate tropical system farther west is heading toward Texas. Of the new storms, Franklin is shaping up to potentially be the strongest and longest-lasting, according to the National Hurricane Center. Franklin formed in the Caribbean late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 20.…
First Hurricane Of 2023 Atlantic Season Develops, Then Downgraded: Here's Where Don's Headed First Hurricane Of 2023 Atlantic Season Develops, Then Downgraded: Here's Where Don's Headed
First Hurricane Of 2023 Atlantic Season Develops, Then Downgraded: Here's Where Don's Headed The first hurricane of the 2023 season formed in the Atlantic before quickly being downgraded a short time later. Tropical Storm Don strengthened into a hurricane late Saturday afternoon, July 22 with sustained winds of 75 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. But as it moved over cooler waters, causing it to lose wind strength, it was downgraded back to a tropical storm. The fourth named storm of the season, Don is expected to move in a northeasterly direction.  For a look at its projected path through Tuesday, July 25, click on the second image above from AccuWea…
Subtropical Storm Nicole Forms In Atlantic, Heads Toward US: Here's Projected Timing, Track Subtropical Storm Nicole Forms In Atlantic, Heads Toward US: Here's Projected Timing, Track
Subtropical Storm Nicole Forms In Atlantic, Heads Toward US: Here's Projected Timing, Track With three-and-a-half weeks left in the 2022 hurricane season, a new subtropical storm has formed in the Atlantic. Nicole, located about 490 miles east of the Bahamas as of early Monday afternoon, Nov. 7, is moving northwest. A turn westward or west-southwestward is forecast Tuesday, Nov. 8 through early Thursday, Nov. 10, the National Hurricane Center said. AccuWeather meteorologists "expect this sprawling storm to take a turn and hit Florida’s east coast -- as a hurricane — later this week before it takes a run up the Eastern Seaboard." Nicole now has maximum sustained winds of aro…
Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic
Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic There will be one more day of a springlike stretch of weather before a cold front moves through the region followed by potential impacts from a storm system developing in the Atlantic. The high temperature on Monday, Nov. 7 will reach the mid-70s under mainly sunny skies before the front moves across the region during the day, according to the National Weather Service. "However the colder air won't start to filter into the area until late afternoon and evening," the weather service said. The front will bring temperatures back to more seasonable levels on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov…
Cold Front Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern As New Storm System Develops In Atlantic Cold Front Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern As New Storm System Develops In Atlantic
Cold Front Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern As New Storm System Develops In Atlantic A springlike stretch of weather will finally come to an end as a cold front moves through the region followed by potential impacts from a storm system developing in the Atlantic. The cold front is gradually approaching on Sunday, Nov. 6, and will move through on Monday, Nov. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Before the front pushes through, high temperatures will rise into the 70s on both Sunday and Monday.  On Sunday, there will be light showers at times, especially in areas farther west, said the weather service, which noted that the chance of showers will expand overnig…
Areas Of Interest In Atlantic Being Monitored As Hurricane Season Nears Final Month Areas Of Interest In Atlantic Being Monitored As Hurricane Season Nears Final Month
Areas Of Interest In Atlantic Being Monitored As Hurricane Season Nears Final Month Multiple areas of interest in the Atlantic basin are being closely monitored by forecasters as the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season nears its final month. Lisa is the next name on the list that meteorologists are using to name tropical storms for the hurricane season, which ends on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Showers and thunderstorms have decreased in association with a well-defined area of low pressure located just west-northwest of Bermuda, the NOAA National Hurricane Center said on Tuesday, Oct. 25. (See the image above.) AccuWeather.com is referring to the system as a tropical rainstorm a…
Missing Man Last Heard Off Long Island Coast While Sailing From MA To FL Missing Man Last Heard Off Long Island Coast While Sailing From MA To FL
Missing Man Last Heard Off Long Island Coast While Sailing From MA To FL The Coast Guard is seeking the public's help in finding a missing 22-year-old man from Massachusetts who was last heard from last month while on his way to Florida. Matthew Dennis, who left Salem on Sept. 22, was said to be taking a white 28-foot fiberglass sailboat to Florida, the Coast Guard said on Twitter. Anyone with info should contact #CG at 617-223-8555. 2/2#SAR #missing #NYC #NewYork #Atlantic #sailing #Massachusetts #Connecticut #RhodeIsland — USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) October 7, 2022 The last time Dennis was heard off the coast of Long Island on Sept. 29, the Coast Guar…
Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic: Here's Where It's Headed Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic: Here's Where It's Headed
Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic: Here's Where It's Headed The sixth named storm of the 2022 hurricane season has formed in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Fiona is about 525 miles east of the Leeward Islands on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 15, the National Hurricane Center said. Fiona is moving toward the west, a motion expected to continue for the next several days.  On the forecast track, the center of Fiona is forecast to move through the Leeward Islands late Friday, Sept. 16, and move near the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend, said the hurricane center. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph with higher gusts and tropical-storm-fo…
New Forecast: Huge Hurricane Larry Churning In Atlantic; Latest Projected Path New Forecast: Huge Hurricane Larry Churning In Atlantic; Latest Projected Path
New Forecast: Huge Hurricane Larry Churning In Atlantic; Latest Projected Path Updated story - Huge Hurricane Larry Starting To Make Its Move: Latest Projected Path Forecasters are watching powerful Hurricane Larry churning in the Atlantic Basin, warning it could wind up being an even stronger storm than Ida, which left a trail of destruction through multiple states. The latest projected track for the Category 3 storm, packed with 115 mile-per-hour winds, still keeps it well off the US coast. (See the first image above.) But impacts from Larry "will be far-reaching even though the storm may stay hundreds of miles away from the Atlantic beaches from Florida …
Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Ida Arrives With Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, Flash Flooding; Isolated Tornadoes Possible Ida, now a tropical depression, is sweeping toward the Northeast with periods of heavy rain, gusty winds, flash flooding expected in the region with isolated tornadoes possible. Ida is moving through the central Appalachians as it heads northward, with an enhanced risk of tornadoes across parts of the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Significant and life-threatening flash flooding is likely from the Mid-Atlantic into southern New England, especially across highly urbanized metropolitan areas and areas of steep terrain, the National Hurricane Center said.  Earlier Report -&nbs…
Hurricane Season Will Be Even More Active Than Previously Predicted, NOAA Says Hurricane Season Will Be Even More Active Than Previously Predicted, NOAA Says
Hurricane Season Will Be Even More Active Than Previously Predicted, NOAA Says Two months into the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is now saying it's going to be even more active than initially predicted. On Wednesday, Aug. 4, NOAA scientists updated their original hurricane season forecast, which was released on Thursday, May 20. NOAA forecasters have updated their Atlantic prediction to 15 to 21 named storms, of which seven to 10 could become hurricanes, including three to five “major” hurricanes. The potential emergence of La Niña, reduced vertical wind shear, weaker tropical Atlantic trade …
Brace Yourself For An Active Hurricane Season, First Forecast For 2021 Says Brace Yourself For An Active Hurricane Season, First Forecast For 2021 Says
Brace Yourself For An Active Hurricane Season, First Forecast For 2021 Says We could be in for another active hurricane season, according to the first forecast for 2021. A total of 17 named storms, eight hurricanes, and four major hurricanes are predicted to develop in 2021, according to the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. The 2021 hurricane season is now exhibiting characteristics similar to 1996, 2001, 2008, 2011, and 2017, said Phil Klotzbach, a research scientist in the department and author of the report detailing the forecast that can be viewed here. “The team predicts that 2021 hurricane activity will be about 140 p…
Snow Way! Merging Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Area, White Stuff In Some Spots Snow Way! Merging Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Area, White Stuff In Some Spots
Snow Way! Merging Storms Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Area, White Stuff In Some Spots A winterlike storm that is dumping snow and ice in the Rockies and parts of the Midwest will combine forces with the remnants of Tropical Storm Zeta to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region as well as snowfall in some spots in the Northeast. The time frame for the merging storms is Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29 into Friday, Oct. 30. "The setup for the Northeast will involve a fresh injection of cold air as high pressure will build eastward from the Great Lakes region spanning Thursday and Friday," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Mike Doll said. Areas farthest south will see th…
Here's New Projected Timing, Track For Hurricane Teddy, How It Will Affect Parts Of Region Here's New Projected Timing, Track For Hurricane Teddy, How It Will Affect Parts Of Region
Here's New Projected Timing, Track For Hurricane Teddy, How It Will Affect Parts Of Region Hurricane Teddy's latest projected path takes the center of the storm well east of the region, but it will still be felt in parts of the area. Minor to moderate coastal flooding (from half a foot to 2 feet of inundation depending on location) is expected at the times of high tide through Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20. Additionally, high surf of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents at ocean beaches will also occur, the National Weather Service said. Earlier report - Teddy Strengthens Over Atlantic, Expected To Be Major Hurricane Teddy was one of the final named storms from the English…
Teddy Upgraded To Hurricane Status, Newly Released Path Takes Storm Toward Northeast Teddy Upgraded To Hurricane Status, Newly Released Path Takes Storm Toward Northeast
Teddy Upgraded To Hurricane Status, Newly Released Path Takes Storm Toward Northeast Get ready for Alpha. Maybe even Beta. With so many storms forming in the Atlantic, the 26-letter English alphabet may not be enough to name them all. In which case, it's on to the Greek alphabet. The storm area residents should most be aware of is Teddy, which has just been upgraded to hurricane status. It's a Category 2 storm as it moves toward Bermuda before continuing toward northern New England - hardly a hotspot for tropical activity. But in this crazy 2020 hurricane season, apparently, anything goes. Teddy, located about 700 miles east-northeast of the Lesser Antilles, is slowly mo…
Newly Named Tropical Storm Teddy Expected To Become Hurricane Newly Named Tropical Storm Teddy Expected To Become Hurricane
Newly Named Tropical Storm Teddy Expected To Become Hurricane As slow-moving Tropical Storm Sally makes its way into the Gulf Coast with landfall expected in Louisiana early Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, there's a new system in the Atlantic that is expected to become a hurricane by midweek. Tropical Storm Teddy, the fifth active named storm in the Atlantic, now has maximum winds of about 40 miles per hour with higher gusts, but it's expected to strengthen and become a major hurricane by week's end, the National Hurricane Center said. It's the 19th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and the earliest 19th named storm. It also marks…
Tropical Storm Paulette Expected To Become Hurricane As It Moves West Toward Bermuda Tropical Storm Paulette Expected To Become Hurricane As It Moves West Toward Bermuda
Tropical Storm Paulette Expected To Become Hurricane As It Moves West Toward Bermuda Two tropical storms, a tropical depression, and three more disturbances are now active in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center announced Saturday morning, Sept. 12 that it has issued advisories on Tropical Storm Paulette, Tropical Storm Rene and Tropical Depression 19. (See the first image above.) Paulette, tracking steadily closer to Bermuda, is near hurricane strength. For its projected track, see the second image above. Rene, meanwhile, is lingering farther east, and its projected track calls for slow movement eastward. (See the third image above.) Tropical Depression 19, is mov…
More Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Rainfall From Now Tropical Depression Laura More Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Rainfall From Now Tropical Depression Laura
More Spotty Storms Will Be Followed By Rainfall From Now Tropical Depression Laura A new round of scattered, severe thunderstorms will be followed by rainfall from now Tropical Depression Laura on its trek out to sea. Friday, Aug. 28 will be mostly sunny with the high temperature in the mid 80s. Very humid air will create conditions ripe for thunderstorms. Clouds will gradually increase, and there will be spotty showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. The storm chance will continue overnight into Saturday, Aug. 29 when a weakened Laura will cross over the region. (See image above for timing.) Showers are likely and thunderstorms possible starti…
Laura Now Forecast To Be Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane: Here's Latest Projected Path Laura Now Forecast To Be Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane: Here's Latest Projected Path
Laura Now Forecast To Be Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane: Here's Latest Projected Path Laura strengthened overnight into a large, "formidable" storm, the National Hurricane Center announced Wednesday morning, Aug. 26. It's expected to become a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall near the Texas/Louisiana border late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, Aug. 27. A dangerous, "life-threatening storm surge of up to 15 feet" in some places will be accompanied by dangerous wind gusts and waves as well as torrential downpours, the National Hurricane Center said. Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches are expected in parts of Texas and Louisiana, with up to 15 inches i…
Tropical Storm With Uncertain Path In Atlantic Could Become Hurricane In Days Tropical Storm With Uncertain Path In Atlantic Could Become Hurricane In Days
Tropical Storm With Uncertain Path In Atlantic Could Become Hurricane In Days A tropical storm with an uncertain path has formed in the Atlantic and could reach hurricane status in a matter of days, the US National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Storm Dorian could become a hurricane as soon as Tuesday, Aug. 27, when its maximum sustained winds are expected to be 80 miles per hour. It now has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. It's the fourth tropical storm of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season and is now located about 500 miles east-southeast of Barbados and moving at a rate of about 13 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory issued at…
Hurricane Michael Will Bring Tropical Rainfall, Gusty Winds To Region Hurricane Michael Will Bring Tropical Rainfall, Gusty Winds To Region
Hurricane Michael Will Bring Tropical Rainfall, Gusty Winds To Region This story has been updated. Fast-moving Michael, just upgraded to a Category 2 Hurricane, is expected to make landfall in the Florida panhandle around noon on Wednesday before bringing tropical rainfall and gusty winds to the tristate area Thursday into Friday. Located about 400 miles south of Panama City Tuesday morning, Michael is packing winds of 100 miles per hour and moving north-northwest at 12 mph. In this area, heavy rainfall is possible Thursday into Thursday evening as a cold front approaches, and as a tropical moisture plume streams in from the south between offshore high press…
Sticky, Stormy: Shift In Weather Pattern Starts Sunday Sticky, Stormy: Shift In Weather Pattern Starts Sunday
Sticky, Stormy: Shift In Weather Pattern Starts Sunday The weather pattern has now shifted gears, and if sunny and seasonable were the best words to describe last week's weather, here are two for this week: Sticky. Stormy. While the week won't be a washout, there is a chance of storms each day through Saturday as a stationary front hovers over the Atlantic. Starting on Sunday, which will be mostly cloudy, warm and muggy with showers and scattered thunderstorms possible after noontime. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. The high temperature will be in the low-80s. Intermittent showers are likely Sunday evening with a thunderstorm pos…
Active Hurricane Season Predicted By NOAA Active Hurricane Season Predicted By NOAA
Active Hurricane Season Predicted By NOAA With the start of hurricane season just a day away, there is a 75-percent chance that the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season will be near- or above-normal, according to a new report released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center. Forecasters predict a 35 percent chance of an above-normal season, a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 25 percent chance of a below-normal season for the upcoming hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. “With the advances made in hardware and computing over the course of the last year, the abi…