Tropical update: Area in Atlantic being watched

An area of showers and storms in the Central Atlantic is still being monitored for possible tropical development. Development, if any will be slow with a low 20% chance to turn into our next tropical depression, storm or hurricane over the next week. This could happen by the middle of next week near the Lesser Antilles. The next name up would be Francine. Very small and weak disturbance SE of Bermuda now is down to a 0% chance for tropical development.

Watching new area of development in Atlantic | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast

Atlantic basin remains fairly quiet as we get closer to what is typically the busiest part of hurricane season. There's one disturbance in the central Atlantic that has a low chance to turn into a tropical system over the next 7 days as it gets closer to some of the Caribbean Islands by the middle of next week. But Houston is not in danger of being impacted from any tropical system at least through the end of the week.

All quiet in the Atlantic | Tropical Weather Update

The bad news is that we are a few weeks away from what is typically the busiest part of hurricane season. The good news is that the tropics remain quiet for now, at least in the Atlantic basin. No tropical systems are expected in the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico over the next 7 days. But the peak of hurricane is September 10th so stay alert!

Tracking 2 Pacific storms, no activity in Atlantic

Atlantic basin is still quiet with no tropical storms or hurricanes expected across the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico over the next 5-7 days. Models are hinting that a weak disturbance could develop in the Gulf next week. That would mean more waves of moisture heading our way. So it definitely looks like our rain chances will be going up for most of next week. In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Hone could impact the big island of Hawaii this weekend, but hurricane Gilma is not expected to be a threat for now.

Tropical update: Saharan dust hinders developments

Saharan dust is still hindering big time tropical systems from developing in the Atlantic for now. No tropical systems are expected over the next seven days with some drier air in place across the Atlantic. Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico remain quiet also. Don't let your guard down because we are close to September which is typically the busiest month of hurricane season. Things could get going in a hurry so stay alert!

Tropical update: No systems seen in Atlantic

We are getting closer to what is typically the busiest part of hurricane season. The good news is that no tropical systems are expected to develop over the next few days in the Atlantic basin. However, water temperatures are still warm and September could still be a really busy month for hurricanes. So stay alert! Eastern Pacific remains active with Category two hurricane Gilma and possibly Hector developing and threatening Hawaii by this weekend.

Tropical update: What's coming after Ernesto?

Ernesto is done. Well, not completely done but just not a tropical cyclone any more. This post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 40mph, and an even faster east-northeastern motion is expected during the next day or so.

Ernesto becomes a hurricane again | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Forecast

Ernesto was a Tropical Storm Saturday night, but Sunday afternoon sees it back to hurricane strength. Swells generated by Ernesto are affecting portions of the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions are likely to continue in these areas during the next couple of days

Ernesto continues track toward Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward the island of Bermuda as a category two storm. The system could make a direct impact on the island on Saturday morning, bringing the threat for winds up to 100 mph. The forecast track keeps the system well away from the US East Coast, but over the next few days it looks like it will brush by the far eastern provinces of Canada and eventually bring some high wind and rain to places like Iceland, Ireland and Scotland. Elsewhere, everything is pretty quiet across the Atlantic basin. There’s a sizable plume of Saharan dust that has moved into the Atlantic Ocean, so for now activity is going to be limited, but we are getting into the busiest time of the year so by the end of this month and especially September , we still expect a flurry of tropical activity.

Hurricane Ernesto heading for Bermuda

Hurricane Ernesto is a powerful 85 mph hurricane and is expected to get even stronger over the next few days. Hurricane warnings have now been posted for Bermuda since Ernesto is expected to bring major rain & wind to the island late Friday and Saturday. With hurricane Ernesto passing to the east of the U.S., there's a high risk for rip currents along U.S. East coast beaches this weekend along with increased surf. Ernesto should the get close to the eastern provinces of Nova Scotia & Newfoundland early next week. No other tropical systems are being monitored at this time in the Atlantic basin.

Tropical update: Ernesto moves from Puerto Rico

Ernesto is pulling away from Puerto Rico after dumping several inches of rain over parts of the island. Flash flooding and mudslides will continue to be a threat through tonight. Ernesto will track north, staying away from the United States but passing very close to Bermuda late Friday into Saturday. Ernesto is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane by Friday afternoon. Some impacts could be felt along parts of the U.S. East Mid-Atlantic & NE coast like increased surf and the threat of dangerous rip currents.

Tropical update: Ernesto takes a turn in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Ernesto is pushing over the Virgin Islands this evening and is expected to become a hurricane while passing just northeast of Puerto Rico late tonight and early Wednesday. Winds are curry's at 60 mph but should increase to 75 mph by 1am Wednesday and 100 mph by 1 a.m. Thursday. Ernesto will take a northland turn and stay away from the United States but could hit Bermuda as a category 2 hurricane by this weekend.

Tropical Storm Ernesto forms in Atlantic | FOX 26 Tropical Weather Update

Gulf of Mexico remains quiet but things are heating up in the Atlantic. We now have our 5th named storm of the season, Tropical Storm Ernesto. It is forecast to move over Puerto Rico as a tropical storm early Wednesday & become a hurricane by early Thursday. The good news for the US is that it will make a sharp turn to the NW & then north, keeping it away from the Gulf of Mexico and US east coast. It is expected to get closer to Bermuda late week as a category 2 hurricane.

Tropical update: Invest 98L upgraded

The National Hurricane Center has upgraded Invest 98L to Potential Tropical Cyclone FIVE. The current forecast has FIVE becoming a tropical storm on Monday and a hurricane by Wednesday. The next name on the list is Ernesto.

Tropical update: Invest98L developing in Atlantic

Invest 98L is located midway between the Cabo Verde Islands and the Less Antilles. Showers and Thunderstorms continue to increase with this tropical wave and gradual development of this system is expected during the next several days.

Tropical weather update: Debby weakens with Northeast rain and flood risk; new Atlantic system eyed

Debby is now a Post-Tropical cyclone bringing heavy rain and the threat for flooding and a few tornadoes to parts of the northeast U.S. Debby will push into Canada by tomorrow and weather conditions should improve. Another tropical wave is being monitored in the East-Central Atlantic. Development potential gets higher through next week with a MEDIUM 60% chance for another tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane. Ernesto is the next name on the list.