Hurricane Sam expected to turn north; other areas could develop soon

Overnight, Hurricane Sam’s winds decreased but it still remains a major hurricane. Computer models show it taking that turn to the north, avoiding the Caribbean and U.S.

Today?s tropical weather forecast
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Meteorologist Jim Weber offers the latest on Hurricane Sam and other areas of interest that will likely develop this week out in the Atlantic.

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Utah has been in a state of emergency since March due to the drought. In Oakley City, they put a stop to construction of new homes -- for six months -- to avoid running out of drinking water and raising water rates.

Hurricane Sam intensity could fluctuate, but not a 'U.S. concern'

Forecasters said Hurricane Sam could fluctuate in strength over the next day or so as it churns -- far from land -- over the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane Sam and Tropics Update; September 25, 2021
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Hurricane Sam strengthened into a category 4 storm on Saturday with winds of 140 miles per hour. It is moving west-northwest and will avoid hitting the Caribbean Islands. FOX 13 Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen says it may pose a threat to Bermuda next week, but will not hit the United States. Eliasen is also watching two other systems in the Atlantic that may develop over the next five days.

Hurricane Sam and Subtropical Storm Teresa update; September 25, 2021
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Hurricane Sam is expected to intensify over the weekend and become a category four hurricane moving west northwest, but FOX 13?s Tony Sadiku says it doesn?t pose a threat to the United States. Sadiku is also keeping an eye on Subtropical Storm Teresa, which is weakening and expected to dissipate over the weekend.

Subtropical Storm Teresa forms; Hurricane Sam could reach Category 4 status this weekend

While Hurricane Sam strengthened Friday morning to become the seventh named hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean this season, Subtropical Storm Teresa quickly spun up to the north of Bermuda early Friday evening.

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Meteorologist Tyler Eliasen has the latest on Hurricane Sam on the newly formed Subtropical Storm Teresa.

Today?s tropical weather forecast
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Meteorologist Jim Weber offers the latest on newly-formed Hurricane Sam and describes what long-range computer models are showing.

Friday morning tropical weather forecast
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Meteorologist Dave Osterberg gives the latest on newly-formed Hurricane Sam and its forecast track.