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Miami Herald
a day ago
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Hurricane center gives low chance for system to form in Gulf
The National Hurricane Center began tracking a system in the Caribbean that could move into the Gulf waters off Mexico over the weekend with a chance to develop into the season's next tropical depression or storm. In its 8 a.m. Friday tropical outlook, the NHC stated the area of showers and thunderstorms was in the northwestern Caribbean Sea approaching Belize and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, but expected to move west-northwest into the Bay of Campeche in the southwestern Gulf waters on Saturday or Sunday where a low pressure area could form. "Subsequent slow development is possible on Sunday or Monday if the system remains offshore of the coast of Mexico," forecasters said. "Regardless of development, locally heavy rains are possible over portions of Belize, Guatemala, and southeastern Mexico during the next few days." The NHC first began tracking the system Thursday night. It gave it a 10% chance to develop in the next two days and 20% in the next seven. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season that officially began on June 1 has been quiet so far with only one named storm - Tropical Storm Andrea - that formed for less than a day out in the middle of the Atlantic last week. The next name on this season's list is Barry. It was the latest since 2014 that a named system had formed. That year the first named storm didn't come until June 30. Despite the late start, this year's hurricane season is still predicted to be above-normal by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency predicts 13 to 19 named storms, of which 6-10 will become hurricanes. Three to five of those would grow into major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher. Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. ------------- Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
CNBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
Generator stock Generac heads for best week since November amid heat wave, looming storm threats
With hurricane season underway and an oppressive heat wave rolling across parts of the nation, investors have been snapping up shares of Generac. The backup-generator maker is on track for its sixth straight day of gains and best week since November 2024. It is up nearly 12% this week. High temperatures blanketed areas through the central and eastern United States starting last weekend, resulting in reported power outages in states such as New York, New Jersey and Illinois. Extreme heat warnings and advisories are still in effect for parts of the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley and Southeast, affecting 130 million people, the National Weather Service said. On top of that, this Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency expects 13 to 19 total named storms, with six to 10 expected to become hurricanes. Of those, three to five are anticipated to be "major hurricanes," which are categories 3, 4 or 5. The heat and storms are putting strain on the United States' already stressed and aging power grid — and it is expected to get worse. The risk of power outages caused by hurricanes could jump by 50% or more in some parts of the nation due to climate change, which could affect future storm characteristics, according to research from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the Electric Power Research Institute last year. This week, tropical storm Andrea became the first of the season, albeit briefly, according to AccuWeather. It quickly returned to a tropical rainstorm when winds subsided, the weather service said. Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld addressed the issue in October with CNBC's Jim Cramer. The severe weather, plus the new crop of data centers, is putting a strain on the system, he said. "This has become a massively critical discussion point," Jagdfeld said on "Mad Money." "This is only going to get worse." Bank of America is forecasting electrical load growing at a 2.5% compound annual growth rate over 2024 through 2035. Other names to watch include Trane Technologies, which makes cooling systems for residences and businesses — including data centers. The stock currently has an average rating of hold by the analysts that cover it, according to FactSet. Utility stocks are also expected to benefit from the increase in power demand. Bank of America said it expects "significant" tailwinds in the second half for the power sector, with data centers deals helping improve margins for names like Constellation Energy and Vistra. Still, with the utilities sector outperforming the S&P 500 this year, the bank is being selective. "Versus that sector outperformance we would prefer laggards that have catalysts to drive outperformance in the second half," analyst Ross Fowler wrote. His preferred opportunities include Sempra, Northwestern Energy and Alliant Energy.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Satellite Image Shows First Named Storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
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 Andrea spun to life this week as the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, though the system quickly fizzled out. Satellite images captured its brief swirl over the open Atlantic. Why It Matters Though short-lived, Andrea became the first named system of the Atlantic hurricane season when it formed on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Eastern Pacific has seen a more active start to the season, with several systems already having been named. What To Know Satellite imagery shared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Satellite and Information Service on Wednesday showed the system spiraling over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. We've had our first named storm of the 2025 Hurricane Season! Tropical Storm #Andrea formed yesterday and quickly dissipated. Did you know that NESDIS' Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR) plays a role in hurricane preparedness? Their satellite data products and… — NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) June 25, 2025 The system formed Tuesday but quickly weakened into a post-tropical area of low pressure, Fox Weather reported. No land areas were threatened by the system, the outlet said, adding that Andrea remained over the open north Atlantic Ocean, some 950 miles west of the Azores. It also noted that the system marked the farthest north and east a tropical system formed in the Atlantic in June since 1851. AccuWeather meteorologist Adam Douty told Newsweek prior to Andrea's formation that strong upper-level winds were disrupting the system, which would likely prevent any "substantial or lasting" development. "If it does officially become a tropical depression or tropical storm (per the National Hurricane Center), if would be short-lived as it gets swept up into the North Atlantic," Douty said in a Monday email to Newsweek. "It would dissipate by the middle of the week." What People Are Saying The National Weather Service said on X on Wednesday: "Yesterday, Tropical Storm Andrea became the first named storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season. Andrea was short-lived and well out to sea, but served notice that Hurricane season is here. Now is the time to prepare your home and family, before the next storm threatens our coasts." NOAA Satellites said on X Wednesday: "We've had our first named storm of the 2025 Hurricane Season! Tropical Storm Andrea formed yesterday and quickly dissipated." Hurricane specialist at Fox Weather Bryan Norcross wrote on X on Wednesday: "If you took a long nap Tuesday, you missed Tropical Storm Andrea. In any case, now we wait for Barry. The 2025 tropical delay continues... and will likely last into July." Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey said on X on Tuesday: "Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic—the first named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. It's far out between Bermuda & the Azores and no threat to land. It should weaken by tomorrow. Stay aware—hurricane season is here." What Happens Next The Atlantic hurricane season spans from June through November.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
What does it mean if early Atlantic hurricane season is relatively calm?
When Tropical Storm Andrea made its 12-hour appearance in the middle of the northern Atlantic Ocean earlier this week, it ended the longest wait for a named storm in the basin since the 2014 season. It developed in open waters west of the Azores and hundreds of miles east of Bermuda. It was only briefly strong enough to count as a tropical storm, but Andrea nonetheless entered the record books as the named storm to occur the farthest northeast during June.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tropical Storm Andrea kicks off 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is here, and it is nearly right on schedule as the first named storm historically forms around June 20. This was an area of interest that was highlighted on Sunday morning. It was initially given a 10% chance of developing, which was upped to 70% by Monday morning, before decreasing to a 50% chance Tuesday morning. Tropical Storm Andrea was upgraded a little after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The system is a very small, weak, and disorganized system, but it has sustained tropical storm-force winds of 40 mph. It is tracking further into the Atlantic, speeding to the east-northeast at 17 mph. The storm is no threat to the United States and is thousands of miles out to sea in the north-central Atlantic. It is expected to fizzle by Wednesday morning. * * * Meteorologist Hannah Rahner joined the News13 team in January 2022. Hannah was born in Myrtle Beach and graduated from Scholars Academy with dual enrollment with Coastal Carolina University. You can keep up with her on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
