Possible tropical cyclone development in Caribbean
All eyes are still on the Northwest Caribbean for possible tropical cyclone development, but it is going to take several more days for anything to show up. Models are starting to agree a little bit on the general direction of the potential system.
Potential tropical development possible next week in the Gulf of Mexico | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
Chance for potential tropical development has increased to 50% for the NW Caribbean and Southern Gulf of Mexico over the next seven days. That means we should be alert for a possible tropical system in the Gulf, especially mid-late next week. Models are not certain exactly where this system will track yet so keep checking back for updates! Two other disturbances in the Atlantic, Invest 96-L and the remnants of Gordon are unlikely to develop into tropical systems. Environmental conditions appear unfavorable and chances have dropped to 10%.
Three potential areas of development in Atlantic
We are still monitoring three areas across the Atlantic basin with the potential for tropical cyclone development. An area of low pressure could form in the NW Caribbean and push into the southern Gulf of Mexico over the next week. Chances have increased to 40% over the next 7 days. Models are still torn as to whether it would move closer to Mexico, Houston or Florida so keep checking back for updates. Disorganized low pressure in the west-central Atlantic has a low 20% chance for development over the next week. The remnants of Gordon in the central Atlantic are expected to drift north and stay away from land. But there's a 30% chance Gordon could turn back into a tropical system.
Caribbean Sea being watched for development
Remnants of Gordon remain weak and disorganized in the Central Atlantic. As this disturbance drifts north over the next few days, there's a LOW 30% chance of tropical development. Chance increases to a MEDIUM 60% chance for a tropical storm to redevelop over the next week. But this system is expected to remain over water. Another area in the NW Caribbean Sea is being monitored for long-term development over the next several days. There's a LOW 20% chance a tropical system could form near the Yucatan Peninsula and push into the Gulf of Mexico over the next 7 days. Stay up to date on weather where you live with the free FOX Local app!
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight brings heavy rain
What used to be Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight continues to bring rounds of heavy rain to parts of the Carolinas. Close to 20" has fallen in parts of North Carolina around Carolina Beach. The only other system being monitored now is in the central Atlantic. The remnants of Gordon remain disorganized with no threat to land. There's a low 20% chance for Gordon to return to bring a tropical system over the next two days. There's a MEDIUM 40% chance for redevelopment over the next 7 days.
Watching Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, Gordon | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is no longer expected to become Tropical Storm Helene because it is already moving inland along the Carolina coast. It will still bring a big flood threat to the Carolinas over the next few days and could produce a few tornadoes. 4-8" of rain will be possible with isolated 10" totals. The other system being monitored is Gordon which remains a fairly disorganized Tropical depression. Gordon is in the central Atlantic and should not be a threat to land.
Tropical Cyclone Eight Forms | Tropical update
Potential Tropical Cyclone EIGHT has formed off the coast of South Carolina. This system will bring heavy rain and possible coastal flooding early this week. Gordon has been downgraded to a Tropical Depression but could become stronger later in the week.
Tropical Storm Gordan in Atlantic: Tropical update
Tropical Storm Gordon is out in the Atlantic but an area of low pressure of the coast of The Carolinas is much more of a concern. Gordon will struggle and stay out in the Atlantic but heavy rain and the chance for flooding will find its way to the East Coast of the US.
Watching 2 systems in the Atlantic | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Update
Post Tropical Francine is still bringing heavy rain to parts of the Tennessee Valley and the southeast. Francine is expected to fall apart and dissipate by tonight. Today Tropical Storm Gordon became the 7th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season in the central Atlantic. It is running into some dry air and is not forecast to become a hurricane at this point. It should also stay over water for the next several days. Invest 94-L near the Leeward Islands now has a 0% chance for development. Area off of SE U.S. coast has a medium 40% chance for a tropical system to develop over the next 7 days.
How St. Mary parish residents dealt with Francine
Hurricane Francine passed over Louisiana leaving severe damage. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle is in St. Mary parish speaking with residents about how they're recovering.
Louisiana residents assess Francine damage
Francine has downgraded to a tropical depression bringing heavy rain across the South. FOX's Bown Kedrowicz is in Reserve, Louisiana where people are working on recovering after the storm.
Francine intensifies to category 2, watching other development
FOX 26 Meteorologists Remeisha Shade and John Dawson have the latest on Hurricane Francine as well as other developments occurring out in the Atlantic
Tropical update: Francine nears Louisiana coast
Francine is still a 65 mph tropical storm with a high likelihood to become a hurricane by this evening. It is still forecast to hit the middle Louisiana Gulf coast with dangerous storm surge, flooding rain & hurricane force winds in cities like Lafayette, Baton Rouge & Morgan City. Tropical Storm Watch has been canceled for SE Texas but a Coastal Flood Warning remains in place for coastal areas. The main risk will be for storm surge around 1-3' that could flood some streets. Winds could also gust closer to 40 mph, especially near the coast. Look for spotty downpours and breezy conditions Wednesday before Francine quickly pulls away from SE Texas.
Tracking Francine, along with two other tropical systems | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
FOX 26 Meteorologist Remeisha Shade has the latest track for Tropical Storm Francine, which is forecast to become a category 2 hurricane before landfall on the Louisiana coast on Wednesday afternoon.
Invest 91L high chance of becoming tropical storm in Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center has labeled a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico as Invest 91L and gave it a 80% chance forming into a tropical depression or tropical storm.
Tropical update: Invest 91L high chance of developing
A disorganized area of low pressure near the Bay of Campeche will become more organized over the next few days and move northward towards the Texas coast. The National Hurricane Center has labeled this disturbance as Invest 91L and has given it a 70% chance forming into a tropical depression or tropical storm.
Watching 4 areas of disturbed weather | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
A broad area of low pressure off of the Texas coast will not be a tropical system but will keep scattered showers in the Houston area through early tonight. Cold front dropping in from the north should end rain chances for the weekend. However, disturbance crossing over Yucatan Peninsula now has a MEDIUM chance to be our next tropical depression or storm over the next week. It should remain south of the Houston area but will bring higher rain chances as we go through next week. Disturbance over east-central Atlantic also has a low chance for development over the next
Watching 5 disturbances in the Atlantic | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
The National Hurricane Center is watching a whopping five disturbances in the Atlantic basin with the chance for tropical development. One broad area of low pressure along a weak front in the northern Gulf has a 10% chance for tropical development. It will continue to spread more downpours along parts of the Gulf coast. Another disturbance in the western Caribbean has a low 20% chance to become a tropical system in the SW Gulf over the next week. Two other systems are being monitored in the Atlantic with a slim 10-20% chance for survival. Invest 99-L in NW Atlantic now has a 30% shot to become a brief tropical or subtropical system before moving into cooler waters this weekend.
Watching tropical waves for possible development in Atlantic
National hurricane center is now monitoring four disturbances with a low chance for tropical development. Newest area being monitored is a few hundred miles east of North Carolina and disorganized. It's moving NE away from the United States and has a low 10-20% chance of briefly becoming subtropical. Tropical wave in the central Caribbean still has a 30% chance of development over the next week and is forecast to reach the SW Gulf of Mexico by this weekend. It should stay south of the Houston area with a cold front keeping it south. Two other tropical waves are being monitored in the Atlantic with a low chance for some slow development over the next seven days.
Continuing to monitor tropical waves in Atlantic | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast
In the Atlantic, no named storms have formed since Ernesto on August 12th. This has been a pretty remarkable quiet period for hurricane activity. But don't let your guard down as September is historically the busiest month of hurricane season. We are monitoring three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin. One in the Central Caribbean has a low 30% chance of development over the next seven days. There are also two tropical waves in the central and eastern Atlantic. Both only have a low chance to become a tropical system but will be watched closely.