Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms in Atlantic Ocean

FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber shares the latest conditions in the tropics as Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Weber says this storm is likely going to develop into a hurricane.

Tropics heat up with Invest 92L

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is watching Invest 92L as it works its way across the eastern Atlantic. It has an 80% chance of developing over the next week. He said it is pushing more toward the northwest, which gives a better idea of where it will likely be headed. Weber said it is dealing with Saharan dust, but it will likely move into an area that is more favorable for development. If it becomes a named storm, it will be Gabrielle. However, Weber said it will likely make a northwestern turn away from the United States. He added that there are a few possible tropical waves behind Invest 92L that we will likely have to watch over the next few days.

Hurricane season 2025 hits its peak

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says the tropics are quiet as we hit the peak of the 2025 hurricane season. However, he does caution that it does not mean that the rest of the season will be smooth sailing. Typically, we see six named storms, four hurricanes and two major hurricanes after September 10. He says waves of Saharan dust coming off the coast of Africa and drier air are keeping things quiet, but conditions are expected to become more favorable for development later this month. The next name on the list is Gabrielle.

Tropics quiet 1 day ahead of hurricane season peak

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber is keeping an eye on the tropics as we head into the peak of hurricane season. He says no tropical formation is expected within the next seven days. Weber added that there are several plumes of Saharan dust working their way off the coast of Africa, which usually keeps things quiet. According to Weber large areas of dry air also help to keep tropical storms at bay. However, he does note that it is not unusual to see pauses in the tropics and then see them ramp up like they did last year.