No new named storms expected in August: Why are the tropics still inactive?
Ever since Hurricane Ernesto, there has been a quiet stretch of inactivity across the North Atlantic. This period is forecast to extend into September as no new named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.
Ever since Hurricane Ernesto, there has been a quiet stretch of inactivity across the North Atlantic. This period is forecast to extend into September as no new named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.
Hawaii's Big Island under hurricane warnings
Hurricane Hone and Hurricane Gilma are both expected to pass by Hawaii, according to FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills. Mills says while the Pacific is active, the Atlantic is still quiet.
Hurricane Hone and Hurricane Gilma are both expected to pass by Hawaii, according to FOX 13 Meteorologist Valerie Mills. Mills says while the Pacific is active, the Atlantic is still quiet.
Tropical systems in Pacific, Atlantic remains quiet
A tropical storm is expected to skirt by the Hawaiian Islands, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. She says there are no developments near Florida as Saharan dust continues to kick off the coast of Africa. The Atlantic basin will stay quiet over the next seven days, according to Mills.
A tropical storm is expected to skirt by the Hawaiian Islands, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. She says there are no developments near Florida as Saharan dust continues to kick off the coast of Africa. The Atlantic basin will stay quiet over the next seven days, according to Mills.
Dry air still blocking tropical activity in Atlantic
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber took a look at the quiet tropical Atlantic. He said dry air and Saharan dust continues to block out tropical development. He also took a quick look at some disturbances in the Pacific, but it remains quiet for us for now.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber took a look at the quiet tropical Atlantic. He said dry air and Saharan dust continues to block out tropical development. He also took a quick look at some disturbances in the Pacific, but it remains quiet for us for now.
Tropics quiet for now; more activity expected soon
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says there are signs the tropics could become more active as we approach the peak of hurricane season.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says there are signs the tropics could become more active as we approach the peak of hurricane season.
Why are the tropics quiet near the peak of hurricane season?
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is nearing its peak, but no named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is nearing its peak, but no named storms are expected to form over the next seven days.
Forecasters keeping close eye on tropical waves
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking some tropical waves in the Atlantic.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber is tracking some tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Post-tropical Ernesto quickly weakening
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says post-tropical Ernesto will quickly weaken over the next 24 hours. According to Mills, there's a high risk for dangerous rip currents in the northeastern region of the country. She says the tropics are showing signs that they will remain quiet over the next week.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says post-tropical Ernesto will quickly weaken over the next 24 hours. According to Mills, there's a high risk for dangerous rip currents in the northeastern region of the country. She says the tropics are showing signs that they will remain quiet over the next week.
Ernesto approaching cooler northern waters
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says Hurricane Ernesto will move into much cooler waters on Monday after re-intensifying into a hurricane on Sunday. No new storms are expected in the next seven days.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says Hurricane Ernesto will move into much cooler waters on Monday after re-intensifying into a hurricane on Sunday. No new storms are expected in the next seven days.
Hurricane Ernesto to bring strong rip currents to U.S. East Coast
Hurricane Ernesto is expected to bring rough conditions to beaches along the U.S. East Coast, especially the northeast, despite staying hundreds of miles offshore.
Hurricane Ernesto is expected to bring rough conditions to beaches along the U.S. East Coast, especially the northeast, despite staying hundreds of miles offshore.
Ernesto becomes hurricane again, dangerous beach conditions expected along the U.S. East Coast
Ernesto has intensified into a hurricane again and is now expected to bring impacts to Atlantic Canada this week, including high surf, rip currents and strong winds in parts of Newfoundland, in its final chapter before heading into the open North Atlantic.
Ernesto has intensified into a hurricane again and is now expected to bring impacts to Atlantic Canada this week, including high surf, rip currents and strong winds in parts of Newfoundland, in its final chapter before heading into the open North Atlantic.
Ernesto downgraded to tropical storm
The storm is no longer impacting land as it's moved away from Bermuda after making landfall on Saturday, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. Over the next week, she says no storms are expected to develop.
The storm is no longer impacting land as it's moved away from Bermuda after making landfall on Saturday, according to FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills. Over the next week, she says no storms are expected to develop.
Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall, Bermuda takes direct hit
Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda at about 5:30 Saturday morning as a Category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda at about 5:30 Saturday morning as a Category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Ernesto hits Bermuda
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda on Saturday morning as a category 1 storm. According to Mills, no new storms are expected to develop over the next week.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says Hurricane Ernesto made landfall in Bermuda on Saturday morning as a category 1 storm. According to Mills, no new storms are expected to develop over the next week.
Hurricane Ernesto running into wind shear as it nears Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto strengthened early Friday and remains a Category 2 hurricane, but that strengthening has stopped as the storm battles dry air and moderate wind shear.
Hurricane Ernesto strengthened early Friday and remains a Category 2 hurricane, but that strengthening has stopped as the storm battles dry air and moderate wind shear.
Dry air limiting Hurricane Ernesto's strength
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes the latest look at Hurricane Ernesto, a Category 1 storm, that might be getting slowed down by dry air in the Atlantic. It is moving towards Bermuda as a still-dangerous storm, but might not reach major hurricane strength.
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes the latest look at Hurricane Ernesto, a Category 1 storm, that might be getting slowed down by dry air in the Atlantic. It is moving towards Bermuda as a still-dangerous storm, but might not reach major hurricane strength.
Ernesto becomes a hurricane, tracking toward Bermuda
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on Hurricane Ernesto.
FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber has the latest on Hurricane Ernesto.
Tropical Storm Ernesto makes way through Caribbean
The newly formed Tropical Storm Ernesto is gathering strength, as FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes a look at the storm approaching the Leeward Islands. It is not expected to pose a threat to the U.S. as it is forecasted to stay over the Atlantic after passing Puerto Rico.
The newly formed Tropical Storm Ernesto is gathering strength, as FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber takes a look at the storm approaching the Leeward Islands. It is not expected to pose a threat to the U.S. as it is forecasted to stay over the Atlantic after passing Puerto Rico.
Tropical Storm Ernesto could form Monday
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Potential Tropical Cyclone Five will most likely become Tropical Storm Ernesto as it reaches the Leeward Islands. The system is expected to continue to strengthen and potentially become a category two hurricane.
FOX 13 News Meteorologist Jim Weber says Potential Tropical Cyclone Five will most likely become Tropical Storm Ernesto as it reaches the Leeward Islands. The system is expected to continue to strengthen and potentially become a category two hurricane.
Tropical Storm Ernesto forms, warnings issued for several Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Ernesto formed on Monday, hours after a tropical storm warning was issued for Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean islands.
Tropical Storm Ernesto formed on Monday, hours after a tropical storm warning was issued for Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean islands.