Sean stumbles while Invest 94L plods west
Historically, by this point in the hurricane season, roughly 85% of named storms have already formed in the Atlantic. This means that in a typical year, we would still expect two more named storms before the end of November, with one of those named storms strengthening into a hurricane.
Atlantic activity picking up, but no threats for now
It’s nearing the time of year tropical activity starts quickly heating up, and right on cue we’re following several systems this week in the Atlantic for possible development. For now, neither system poses any immediate threat to land, but we’ll keep an eye to the westernmost disturbance for the Caribbean islands this weekend.
Fiona enters the Caribbean, hurricane watches hoisted for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic
The center of Tropical Storm Fiona passed over Guadeloupe – part of the chain of islands flanking the northeastern Caribbean – last night, bringing heavy rains and gusty winds, at times reaching nearly 60 mph, while hurricane watches went up this morning for Puerto Rico and portions of the Dominican Republic as the storm tracked westward into the eastern Caribbean.
Fiona largely unchanged, to bring tropical storm conditions to northern Caribbean islands starting tonight
Tropical Storm Fiona, largely held in check from yesterday, is approaching the easternmost islands of the Caribbean today and is forecast to bring squally weather and potentially flooding rains to parts of the northern Antilles this weekend.
Earl becomes second hurricane of the 2022 season; Tropical Storm Warning for Bermuda
After a historically quiet start to the hurricane season – the least active in over 80 years – the Atlantic is making up for lost time with its second hurricane in less than a week and two areas we’re watching for development in the week ahead.
How do you pronounce Tropical Storm Isaias?
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Whether we like it or not, Tropical Storm Isaias has formed and will need to be monitored this week as it possibly heads in the direction of South Florida. As it becomes part of the conversation, we want to make sure you know the proper way of pronouncing Isaias. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the proper pronunciation is ees-ah-EE-ahs. For the latest on Isaias and everything else worth watching in the tropics, head over to the Local 10 Hurricane Page. ALSO SEE: Hurricane names for 2020 — Arthur to Wilfred