Meteorologists from FOX 13 are closely tracking two areas in the Atlantic where tropical storm development is a possibility, although current predictions suggest little to no impact on Florida.
The likelihood of development in both regions has slightly diminished. Along the East Coast, a weak low-pressure system has a slim chance of evolving into a named storm before it merges with a cold front towards the weekend. This system is expected to drift away from the U.S., and the support from weather models for this development has lessened recently.
Meanwhile, Invest 96L remains on the radar with a medium chance (40%) for development in the upcoming week. However, unfavorable dry air is creating a challenging environment for it to organize quickly, as shown in the latest satellite imagery. Forecasts now indicate that a slackening in high-pressure systems to the north might direct this system towards the central or western Atlantic next week, ensuring it stays well off the U.S. coast.
Additionally, meteorologists anticipate more tropical waves could emerge next week, particularly in the main development area of the Atlantic. While long-range forecast models point to several of these waves entering the region by mid-August, the National Hurricane Center has not yet issued any warnings or outlines related to them.
This ongoing monitoring and analysis by meteorologists is crucial given the rapidly changing conditions in the Atlantic, and while current systems do not pose an immediate threat, it underscores the importance of staying informed as hurricane season progresses.