Tropical Depression 18 heads toward Gulf of Mexico
FOX 13 meteorologists are tracking Tropical Depression 18, which formed Monday morning. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and eventually a hurricane. It is heading north at 9 miles an hour and is expected to become a hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico. Once it enters the Gulf, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says conditions aren?t as conducive to continue development or sustain hurricane status because it will encounter cooler water and drier air. Computer models have it weakening before making landfall along the Gulf Coast. It is still too early to tell where it will make landfall.
FOX 13 meteorologists are tracking Tropical Depression 18, which formed Monday morning. It is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm and eventually a hurricane. It is heading north at 9 miles an hour and is expected to become a hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico. Once it enters the Gulf, FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says conditions aren?t as conducive to continue development or sustain hurricane status because it will encounter cooler water and drier air. Computer models have it weakening before making landfall along the Gulf Coast. It is still too early to tell where it will make landfall.
Tropical system could bring rain to Florida
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Invest 97L has a high chance of developing. Weber doesn?t expect a big hurricane to emerge into the Gulf of Mexico. He says it will likely be a tropical depression or tropical storm when it moves into the Gulf and brings a lot of rain to Florida. According to Weber, the tropical system could track closer to the state or more toward the center of the Gulf.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Invest 97L has a high chance of developing. Weber doesn?t expect a big hurricane to emerge into the Gulf of Mexico. He says it will likely be a tropical depression or tropical storm when it moves into the Gulf and brings a lot of rain to Florida. According to Weber, the tropical system could track closer to the state or more toward the center of the Gulf.
Disturbance in Caribbean will likely develop
The chances for an area in the Caribbean to develop continue to increase, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. A strong ridge of high pressure over the southeast is expected to block the storm from moving north but it could move into the Gulf of Mexico. If the system emerges into the Gulf it will encounter a lot of conditions that work against further development including dryer air, cooler waters and some wind shear.
The chances for an area in the Caribbean to develop continue to increase, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. A strong ridge of high pressure over the southeast is expected to block the storm from moving north but it could move into the Gulf of Mexico. If the system emerges into the Gulf it will encounter a lot of conditions that work against further development including dryer air, cooler waters and some wind shear.
Tropical disturbance in Caribbean Sea sees increased chance of development
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.
Tropical disturbance in Caribbean could develop by next week
FOX 13's Jim Weber has the latest on the activity in the tropics.
FOX 13's Jim Weber has the latest on the activity in the tropics.
Tropical system likely to form in Caribbean
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is still watching an area across the Caribbean that will likely develop over the next week. However, it is unclear how strong it will be and where it will go. Weber says conditions are favorable because of low wind shear and warm waters. Once something does develop, computer models show it moving toward the north and northeast. However, some models have it pushing back toward the Gulf of Mexico. Weber notes that waters in the Gulf of Mexico have cooled a bit, which would weaken the system. The next name on the 2024 Hurricane Season list is Patty.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is still watching an area across the Caribbean that will likely develop over the next week. However, it is unclear how strong it will be and where it will go. Weber says conditions are favorable because of low wind shear and warm waters. Once something does develop, computer models show it moving toward the north and northeast. However, some models have it pushing back toward the Gulf of Mexico. Weber notes that waters in the Gulf of Mexico have cooled a bit, which would weaken the system. The next name on the 2024 Hurricane Season list is Patty.
Development possible in Caribbean
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says a broad area of low pressure in the southern Caribbean Sea is slowly developing. According to Weber, the area is very small and disorganized. It is currently not a threat to Florida.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says a broad area of low pressure in the southern Caribbean Sea is slowly developing. According to Weber, the area is very small and disorganized. It is currently not a threat to Florida.
Another tropical storm could develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on the tropics.
Area could develop in Caribbean Sea
There is a 30% chance for a broad area of low pressure in the Caribbean to develop over the next seven days. FOX 13 News Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says it is currently no threat to Florida.
There is a 30% chance for a broad area of low pressure in the Caribbean to develop over the next seven days. FOX 13 News Meteorologist Dave Osterberg says it is currently no threat to Florida.
Tracking the tropics | No storms threaten Tampa Bay
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills forecasts that no storms are forming in the Tampa Bay region right now.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills forecasts that no storms are forming in the Tampa Bay region right now.
Tropical development possible late next week
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber say s there is no tropical formation expected for the next week, but we can?t let our guard down. He says there is a possibility of an area of low pressure developing in the Caribbean toward the end of next week. According to Weber, there are several different scenarios that could play out if anything does develop in the Caribbean. One scenario has the system being pulled out into the Atlantic, while another has it moving out into open water in the Atlantic but tracking closer to the east coast. A third scenario has the storm pushing to the west like Nadine. He said while it is not common for Florida to be hit by a hurricane in November, it does happen.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber say s there is no tropical formation expected for the next week, but we can?t let our guard down. He says there is a possibility of an area of low pressure developing in the Caribbean toward the end of next week. According to Weber, there are several different scenarios that could play out if anything does develop in the Caribbean. One scenario has the system being pulled out into the Atlantic, while another has it moving out into open water in the Atlantic but tracking closer to the east coast. A third scenario has the storm pushing to the west like Nadine. He said while it is not common for Florida to be hit by a hurricane in November, it does happen.
Tropics expected to remain quiet for next week
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says all is quiet in the tropics, but we have to stay vigilant until the end of November. Weber says some computer models are hinting at low pressure forming in the Caribbean during the second half of next week. He says it?s just an idea at this point, but that is an area that should be watched during this time of year for development. He said step one is to see if something develops, and step two is to see where it may go.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says all is quiet in the tropics, but we have to stay vigilant until the end of November. Weber says some computer models are hinting at low pressure forming in the Caribbean during the second half of next week. He says it?s just an idea at this point, but that is an area that should be watched during this time of year for development. He said step one is to see if something develops, and step two is to see where it may go.
No tropical developments in Atlantic
Things are quiet across the Atlantic. No tropical formation is expected over the next seven days, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. There are some indications that by the middle or second half of next week their may be areas of lower pressure in the Caribbean.
Things are quiet across the Atlantic. No tropical formation is expected over the next seven days, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. There are some indications that by the middle or second half of next week their may be areas of lower pressure in the Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Oscar expected to dissipate
Tropical Storm Oscar will likely dissipate on Sunday, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. After Nadine lost its center of circulation and became a remnant low, it reorganized itself and took on a new name in the Pacific. Weber says Tropical Storm Kristy is expected to become a major hurricane as it works its way across open water. Neither storm is a threat to Florida.
Tropical Storm Oscar will likely dissipate on Sunday, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. After Nadine lost its center of circulation and became a remnant low, it reorganized itself and took on a new name in the Pacific. Weber says Tropical Storm Kristy is expected to become a major hurricane as it works its way across open water. Neither storm is a threat to Florida.
Tropical Storm Oscar continues to weaken
Oscar is still a very small system that has weakened into a tropical storm, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. Weber says it is expected to move into the Atlantic and is no threat to Florida.
Oscar is still a very small system that has weakened into a tropical storm, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber. Weber says it is expected to move into the Atlantic and is no threat to Florida.
Tracking the tropics | Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in Caribbean
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills reports that while Hurricane Oscar has become a Category 1 hurricane it is no threat to Florida, or the United States.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills reports that while Hurricane Oscar has become a Category 1 hurricane it is no threat to Florida, or the United States.
Tracking the tropics | Tropical Storm Nadine forms
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills reports that Tropical Storm Nadine forms in the Caribbean.
FOX 13 meteorologist Valerie Mills reports that Tropical Storm Nadine forms in the Caribbean.
Tropical system unlikely to develop in Atlantic
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two areas of interest in the tropics, but neither is expected to impact Florida. Weber says Invest 94, which is in the Atlantic is looking less likely that it will turn into anything. It only has a 10% chance of development over the next week because it has dry area surrounding it and is about to head into an area with high wind shear. Invest 95, which is in the Caribbean has a 50% chance of development over the next week and may become a tropical depression before entering Central America. Once it goes into the Pacific Ocean, Weber says it could possibly become a named system as it heads west away from the United States.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two areas of interest in the tropics, but neither is expected to impact Florida. Weber says Invest 94, which is in the Atlantic is looking less likely that it will turn into anything. It only has a 10% chance of development over the next week because it has dry area surrounding it and is about to head into an area with high wind shear. Invest 95, which is in the Caribbean has a 50% chance of development over the next week and may become a tropical depression before entering Central America. Once it goes into the Pacific Ocean, Weber says it could possibly become a named system as it heads west away from the United States.
2 systems being monitored in tropics
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking the tropics.
Cold front keeps tropical weather away from Florida
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two areas of interest in the tropics that are not expected to impact Florida. One system will likely bring a lot of rain to Central America while Invest 94L will continue moving west. A front that is bringing lower temperatures and humidity to the Sunshine State is expected to produce a strong ridge of high pressure and wind shear, which will steer Invest 94L to the south of Florida. Invest 94L does not have a high likelihood for development, but if it does become something, Weber says it will continue moving west and is not expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching two areas of interest in the tropics that are not expected to impact Florida. One system will likely bring a lot of rain to Central America while Invest 94L will continue moving west. A front that is bringing lower temperatures and humidity to the Sunshine State is expected to produce a strong ridge of high pressure and wind shear, which will steer Invest 94L to the south of Florida. Invest 94L does not have a high likelihood for development, but if it does become something, Weber says it will continue moving west and is not expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico.