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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
Tropical Storm Dexter Tracker Shows Path Across Atlantic
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tropical Storm Dexter formed in the western Atlantic late Sunday, marking the fourth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As of 11 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dexter was located about 300 miles west-northwest of Bermuda, moving east-northeast at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of nearly 45 mph. NHC forecasts indicated the storm would track away from the U.S. coast and was not an immediate threat to land. Why It Matters Tropical Storm Dexter's formation comes during what meteorologists predicted to be an above-average hurricane season, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast predicting 13 to 19 named storms in 2025. Last year's hurricane season saw 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and significant devastation—including more than $113 billion in damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As the Atlantic hurricane season peaks from August to October, the tracking and forecasting of Dexter and other evolving disturbances are critical for preparedness in vulnerable regions. Even distant tropical storms can pose risks such as inland flash flooding and dangerous rip currents, which remain a leading cause of hurricane-related deaths. What To Know There is a possibility Dexter will strengthen slightly before it is expected to become post-tropical by midweek. The NHC projects it will remain over open waters, north of Bermuda, and away from the U.S. East Coast. A rendering from the National Hurricane Center that shows the predicted path of Tropical Storm Dexter. A rendering from the National Hurricane Center that shows the predicted path of Tropical Storm Dexter. National Hurricane Center Alongside Dexter, the NHC is monitoring a tropical wave expected to move off Africa's west coast. That system has a 40 percent chance of forming into a tropical depression this week as it travels west-northwest across the Atlantic. Meanwhile, an emerging low-pressure zone off the U.S. Southeast coast has about a 20 percent chance of development over the next seven days, the NHC said. Neither of these systems pose an immediate threat to land, but forecasters caution that conditions could change. How Tropical Storms Form Tropical storms develop from clusters of thunderstorms over warm ocean waters, especially where atmospheric conditions allow for sustained convection and low wind shear. As these systems organize, they may become tropical depressions, then tropical storms with wind speeds of more than 39 mph. If winds exceed 74 mph, they are categorized as hurricanes. Atlantic hurricane activity typically increases between August and October, fueled by warm sea surface temperatures. Scientists have noted that climate change is leading to warmer ocean waters, which can result in faster-developing and more powerful storms. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30. The bulk of tropical activity tends to occur between mid-August and early October. As of August 2025, Dexter is the fourth named storm, and the next would be called Erin if it forms. Residents and businesses are urged to keep informed through official weather alerts as the season progresses. [News-Journal Online, Aug. 3, 2025] What People Are Saying National Hurricane Center forecasters said in an official advisory on August 3, 2025: "Dexter is expected to continue moving away from the U.S. east coast and remain north of Bermuda over the next few days." What Happens Next Dexter is forecast to strengthen slightly before becoming a post-tropical system by Wednesday.
Indianapolis Star
12 hours ago
- Indianapolis Star
2 storms brew off East Coast: See map, spaghetti model for AL95
Storm watchers are keeping an eye on two disturbances off the East Coast as hurricane season kicks into gear. The most notable of the storms is an area of low pressure dubbed AL95, which formed along a frontal boundary about 150 miles off the coast of North Carolina Aug. 2. "While satellite wind data show that the low is now producing gale-force winds, the system remainsattached to a frontal boundary," the National Hurricane Center wrote in its 2 p.m. ET advisory on Aug. 3. "Environmental conditions are conducive for this system to acquire additional tropical characteristics, and a tropical storm is likely to form by Monday well east of the North Carolina coast." The center gives the storm a 70% chance of forming a cyclone over 48 hours. Sphagetti models from USA TODAY's storm tracker suggest that the most likely path for the storm is east, away from U.S. shores. The center also noted a second disturbance off of the coast of the Carolinas. It said that the potential area of low pressure could form "a few hundred miles" off the coast and that "gradual development of this system is possible by midweek as the system drifts to the northwest." The center gave the system a 20% chance of cyclone formation through seven days. A tropical wave that is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa by late Monday, Aug. 4 could form a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center. Should another weather system develop into a tropical storm, the system would be named Dexter, which is next on the list of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season names. Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts.
USA Today
13 hours ago
- USA Today
2 storms brew off East Coast: See map, spaghetti model for AL95
Storm watchers are keeping an eye on two disturbances off the East Coast as hurricane season kicks into gear. The most notable of the storms is an area of low pressure dubbed AL95, which formed along a frontal boundary about 150 miles off the coast of North Carolina Aug. 2. "While satellite wind data show that the low is now producing gale-force winds, the system remainsattached to a frontal boundary," the National Hurricane Center wrote in its 2 p.m. ET advisory on Aug. 3. "Environmental conditions are conducive for this system to acquire additional tropical characteristics, and a tropical storm is likely to form by Monday well east of the North Carolina coast." The center gives the storm a 70% chance of forming a cyclone over 48 hours. Sphagetti models from USA TODAY's storm tracker suggest that the most likely path for the storm is east, away from U.S. shores. The center also noted a second disturbance off of the coast of the Carolinas. It said that the potential area of low pressure could form "a few hundred miles" off the coast and that "gradual development of this system is possible by midweek as the system drifts to the northwest." The center gave the system a 20% chance of cyclone formation through seven days. A tropical wave that is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa by late Monday, Aug. 4 could form a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center. Should another weather system develop into a tropical storm, the system would be named Dexter, which is next on the list of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season names. Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location Atlantic storm map Invest AL95 spaghetti models Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. Contributing: Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
