Tropical Storm Philippe strengthens
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is still keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Philippe, which is gaining intensity despite strong wind shear. Weber says Philippe will pass to the west of Bermuda and work its way north toward New England. Philippe is expected to lose its tropical characteristics before landfall. However, the storm will still bring rain and winds to the northeast United States.
Tropical Storm Philippe sets sights on New England
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is still watching Tropical Storm Philippe, which is still holding its own. Weber says the storm has a ragged appearance due to wind shear. He says Philippe has made a turn to the north and will continue heading north-northwest. According to Weber, Philippe will attach to a cold front and lose some of its tropical characteristics. However, it should bring heavy rain to the New England area as we head into the weekend.
Philippe expected to become a hurricane
There’s still two months left in the 2023 hurricane season and FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics. He says the biggest player this tome of year are cold fronts that work their way down south and can create an area of low pressure that may develop tropical characteristics. Weber is watching Tropical Storm Philippe, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane toward the end of the week. However, Weber says Philippe will stay over open waters.
Tropical Storm Philippe weakens as Invest 91 strengthens
FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Invest 91 has a high chance of developing as Tropical Storm Philippe is weakening in the Atlantic. Weber says Tropical Storm Philippe will remain over open water and eventually dissipate. On the other have, he says Invest 91 will strengthen as it works its way west. If it does become a named storm it will be called Rina.
