Hurricanes expected in 2023 increases as water heats up
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Hurricanes expected in 2023 increases as water heats up

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Colorado State has updated its 2023 hurricane season forecast and is now predicting more named storms and hurricanes. Even though El Nino is expected to peak as the season goes on, warm waters in the Atlantic and Caribbean will counteract the effects of El Nino. However, Weber says things are quiet in the tropics right now.

FOX 13 Meteorologist Jim Weber says Colorado State has updated its 2023 hurricane season forecast and is now predicting more named storms and hurricanes. Even though El Nino is expected to peak as the season goes on, warm waters in the Atlantic and Caribbean will counteract the effects of El Nino. However, Weber says things are quiet in the tropics right now.

Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day

Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day

The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.

The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.

Lighter wind shear in Gulf of Mexico
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Lighter wind shear in Gulf of Mexico

Storms are not expected to form over the next week since conditions are not ideal. If lighter wind shear and warm waters continue then chances of tropical developments will increase.

Storms are not expected to form over the next week since conditions are not ideal. If lighter wind shear and warm waters continue then chances of tropical developments will increase.

Higher sea surface temps may impact hurricane season
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Higher sea surface temps may impact hurricane season

The tropics are expected to be quiet over the next week. However, sea surface temperatures are so far above average that an increase in the number of storms is possible.

The tropics are expected to be quiet over the next week. However, sea surface temperatures are so far above average that an increase in the number of storms is possible.

Monday night forecast
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Monday night forecast

Fox 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto breaks down the Monday night forecast.

Fox 13's Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto breaks down the Monday night forecast.

Tropical development quelled by Saharan Dust
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Tropical development quelled by Saharan Dust

Saharan dust continues to work against any tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is reported no development is expected over the next seven days.

Saharan dust continues to work against any tropical development. The National Hurricane Center is reported no development is expected over the next seven days.