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Let's take a broad look at the current tropical threats, from the National Hurricane Center.
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Now, we'll look at them one-by-one.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo
Tropical Storm Gonzalo is a small storm moving across the Atlantic towards the Caribbean. There is a lot of dry air around it, which is usually bad for hurricanes.
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There is a chance it could still strengthen into a hurricane as it impacts Caribbean Islands like Barbados and the Grenadines. Land masses further west should also keep an eye on it, but chances are it will die out in the Caribbean (that's the current official forecast from NHC). *Fingers crossed* it's not a U.S. threat.
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Tropical Depression Eight (Future T.S. Hanna?)
A more imminent U.S. threat is from TD 8, soon likely to be TS Hanna. It is currently over the central Gulf of Mexico, slowly gaining strength.
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The system is moving towards South/Central Texas, where it will be a threat for heavy rain and strong winds. It will most likely be a strong tropical storm, but a hurricane cannot be ruled out. Residents along the coast in this area should make preparations now. Tropical Storm Warnings are up.
Image: www.nhc.noaa.gov
New Wave Coming Off Africa
I told you it's heating up! This is the time of year when we have to watch waves coming off Africa as they cross the Atlantic, and some of the models think this wave could develop into something by next week as it moves west. Still a lot of time to watch this one, but we do need to watch it for sure.
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I'll post some more updates as things evolve in the coming days.
As always, get up-to-date official hurricane info from www.nhc.noaa.gov!
Andy
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