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We could be seeing the first signs of the next named storm, Nadine, as the National Hurricane Center tracks two tropical disturbances in the Atlantic and Caribbean.
AccuWeather is also tracking the two disturbances and says that one of the features could find a way to impact Florida.
“Based on the latest information we have and studying the situation, the most likely path the brewing feature in the western Caribbean would take would be a more southern one into Central America this weekend,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.
“The northward path of this feature is currently blocked and should stay blocked,” DaSilva added.
The first tropical disturbance is headed toward the Leeward Islands and should reach them late this week. It has a low chance of development through the next two days, but those chances double through the next seven.
The second tropical disturbance cropped up in the western Caribbean Sea and has a low chance of developing through the next seven days.
Here’s the latest tropics news.
Tropical disturbance Invest 94L could become Tropical Storm Nadine
If either systems ends up becoming Tropical Storm Nadine, Invest 94L has the greater chance of reaching that status first.
As of 7:52 a.m. EDT Tuesday, Invest 94L is still an area of low pressure that is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the central tropical Atlantic.
It will move generally westward over the next several days where environmental conditions like low wind shear and warm water could lead to gradual development by the middle to latter part of the week.
A tropical depression could form as the system begins moving west-northwestward and approaches near the Leeward Islands late this week, according to the NHC.
“It is possible for the feature to ramp up quickly to a tropical depression, tropical storm and hurricane as its core approaches or passes near the Leewards late this week,” DaSilva said, “But, as this system travels farther to the west, whatever it becomes, could run into more hostile conditions for strengthening and organization.”
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Hints of the second tropical disturbance appeared Monday and continues to grow in response to a gyre, a large and slowly rotating area of low pressure. It’s the same gyre that produced the likes of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
AccuWeather says that this feature will likely be a more southern one, saying a northward path is currently blocked and should stay blocked.
Will the western Caribbean tropical disturbance or Invest 94L impact Florida?
As of now, Florida appears to be shielded from both tropical disturbances, according to AccuWeather. However, Invest 94L is one to keep an eye on as conditions affect the system’s position and strength.
AccuWeather says that there are two factors currently deterring a path to Florida.
“The first is the larger islands of the northern Caribbean, such as Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. The tall mountains could rip away at any system that tracks overhead,” said AccuWeather. “The other factor is a complex weather pattern, including the jet stream setup over the southern Atlantic Ocean, the eastern Gulf coast of the U.S. and over the Bahamas.”
When would Florida see any impacts from the tropical disturbances?
Impacts to Florida, if any, won’t be felt until early next week at the earliest, according to AccuWeather.
What are the next two hurricane names?
Nadine and Oscar are the next two names on the list of hurricane names for the 2024 season.
When will 2024 Atlantic hurricane season end?
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