Tropical Weather Forecast - June 27, 2023
Things remain fairly quiet in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean with no tropical activity expected over the next few days. The remnants of what was Tropical Storm Cindy are still churning in the western Atlantic about 400 miles south of Bermuda. There's a 10% chance of redevelopment into a tropical cyclone over the next few days and a 20% chance over the next 7 days. In the Eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Adrian becomes the first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific season.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 26, 2023
We got rid of Tropical Storm Bret over the weekend as it fell apart in the central Caribbean. Cindy also weakened over the weekend and is no longer a tropical cyclone. Cindy encountered a lot of wind shear but redevelopment is possible over the next 7 days. The National Hurricane Center gives Cindy a 30% chance to regain tropical depression or tropical storm status as it moves closer to Bermuda.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 25, 2023
Tropical Storm Cindy is still out there churning in the open Atlantic, but not for much longer. There is nothing else being monitored in the tropical Atlantic at this time, which is what we like to see!
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 24, 2023
Bret is no longer a tropical storm and has become post-tropical in the central Caribbean. The last advisory has been issued. Tropical Storm Cindy is still going strong in the central Atlantic racing NW. However, gradual weakening is forecast as Cindy moves closer to Bermuda next week.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 23, 2023
It's unusual to have two tropical storms in the month of June but we have Tropical Storm Bret & Tropical Storm Cindy. Bret moved over the Lesser Antilles and is expected to fall apart as it moves into the central Caribbean Sunday. Cindy should stay north of the Lesser Antilles and gradually weaken to a Tropical Depression as it moves into the SW Atlantic early next week.
Tropical Storm Cindy forms in central Atlantic on heels of Bret
Tropical Storm Cindy has formed in the central Atlantic on the heels of Tropical Storm Bret after it initially became Tropical Depression Four on Thursday.
Tropical Weather Forecast - June 22, 2023
Tropical Storm Bret is very close to Barbados with 65 mph winds and Tropical Storm Warnings are out for parts of the Lesser Antilles. Bret is expected to push into the western and central Caribbean Friday and Saturday. It is forecast to weaken and fall apart by Sunday. Tropical Depression Four formed in the central Atlantic with 35 mph winds and could become Tropical Storm Cindy by tonight or Friday. Another tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic could possible develop over the next several days.
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 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 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.
Mondays with Mike: Unusual tropical system and extreme heat!
Today on Mondays with Mike, a look at a tropical system that marks what could be a strange hurricane season. Also, extreme heat and humidity strikes Houston again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.