Introduction to Tropical Storms
Tropical storms are powerful weather systems that form over warm ocean waters. They can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surges to coastal areas. Recently, Tropical Storm Dexter has been weakening, and two other weather systems in the Atlantic have the potential to become tropical depressions.
Current Weather Systems
Two weather systems in the Atlantic have the potential to become tropical depressions, with one near the Florida coast that could bring rain to northern portions of the state, forecasters said. The system off the coast of northeast Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas should move west or northwest later in the week, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, it had a 40% chance of development over the next seven days, up from 20% at the start of this week.
Potential Impact
That disturbance could bring thunderstorms and heavy rain along the coastal Southeast late this week, according to Weather Channel forecasters. Meanwhile, a disturbance located in the far eastern Atlantic is tracking west toward the central Atlantic, though it is eventually forecast to turn northward. It has been given a 50% chance of development over the next seven days. The system is expected to hook around a large plume of African dust that has been quelling hurricane development for the past several weeks, Fox Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross wrote on his blog, Hurricane Intel.
Tropical Storm Dexter
Tropical Storm Dexter was about 400 miles north of Bermuda on Tuesday and moving toward the northeast away from land, forecasters said. As of 11 a.m., its maximum sustained winds had dropped to 40 mph and it was moving at 12 mph. Dexter’s tropical-storm-force winds extended up to 115 miles from the center. The NHC said there may be some strengthening during the next 48 hours as Dexter transitions into an extratropical cyclone.
Hurricane Season
The first two months of hurricane season have been quiet, with three named storms in June and July, none of which gained significant strength. But August historically marks the emergence of a more active pattern with disturbances moving off the coast of Africa and making the long march over the warm, storm-feeding waters of the Atlantic. “We are still anticipating that the overall weather pattern will become more conducive to tropical development around the middle of August,” Norcross wrote. The statistical peak of hurricane season is around Sept. 10, with the most active period stretching from the middle of August through the middle of October.
Forecast Updates
National Hurricane Center Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but peaks in early September. (National Hurricane Center) The next named storm to form would be Erin. Colorado State University researchers recently updated their forecast saying they expect the season to be slightly less active than what they had predicted earlier this year, but still slightly above average. Originally Published: August 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM EDT
Conclusion
In conclusion, Tropical Storm Dexter is weakening, and two other weather systems in the Atlantic have the potential to become tropical depressions. It is essential to monitor the weather forecast and follow the instructions of local authorities to ensure safety.
FAQs
Q: What is the current status of Tropical Storm Dexter?
A: Tropical Storm Dexter is weakening, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and moving at 12 mph.
Q: Are there any other weather systems that could become tropical depressions?
A: Yes, two other weather systems in the Atlantic have the potential to become tropical depressions, with one near the Florida coast and the other in the far eastern Atlantic.
Q: What is the forecast for the rest of the hurricane season?
A: The statistical peak of hurricane season is around Sept. 10, with the most active period stretching from the middle of August through the middle of October. Researchers expect the season to be slightly less active than what they had predicted earlier this year, but still slightly above average.
