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.

Hawaii's Big Island under hurricane warnings
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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.

Tampa weather: Humid, hot Sunday
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Valerie Mills says late day showers are expected across the Bay Area.

Tampa weather: Saturday evening forecast
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FOX 13 News Meteorologist Nash Rhodes says pop up showers will be scattered across the Bay Area.

Tropical systems in Pacific, Atlantic remains quiet
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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.

Tampa weather | shifting back to afternoon storms
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber said to expect late afternoon storms and showers over the weekend.

Dry air still blocking tropical activity in Atlantic
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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.

Tampa weather | late-day storms return Friday
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg said our weather pattern of late-day/evening thunderstorms should return on Friday and last through the weekend in our area.

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Trio of waterspouts spotted off Palm Beach

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Tropics quiet for now; more activity expected soon
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FOX 13 meteorologist Jim Weber says there are signs the tropics could become more active as we approach the peak of hurricane season.

Tampa weather | morning storms rolling through
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Dave Osterberg broke down some early morning thunderstorms and showers making their way through the Tampa Bay area.