Current Weather and Tropical Headlines: August 3, 2025

Tropical Weather Updates

• Invest 95L could become Tropical Storm Dexter: A non-tropical area of low pressure, designated as Invest 95L, is located off the coast of North Carolina.¹ The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring the system for possible development into a tropical or subtropical depression or storm over the next couple of days as it moves away from the coast.² Forecasters have given it a medium chance of formation (50% over the next two and seven days), and if it strengthens into a tropical storm, it would be named Dexter.³ Regardless of development, heavy rainfall and a flood threat are impacting the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
  • Source: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=7
  • Source: https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tracking-invest-95l-tropical-storm-dexter-southeast-flooding-august-2025
• Eastern Pacific: Tropical Storm Gil weakens: In the Eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Gil is weakening and has been declared a post-tropical cyclone as of today.⁴ This is the final advisory from the NHC for this system.
  • Source: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac
• Central Tropical Atlantic: The NHC is also monitoring a tropical wave forecast to move off the coast of Africa.⁵ There is a low chance (30% over the next seven days) of gradual development as it moves westward.
  • Source: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo.php?basin=atlc&fdays=7

Severe Weather and Forecasts

• Heavy Rainfall and Flood Threats for the Southeast: A frontal boundary is stalled over the Southeast, bringing showers and thunderstorms with a risk of excessive rainfall.⁶ The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) has issued a “Slight Risk” (level 2/4) for flash flooding in parts of the Southeast through Monday.
  • Source: https://www.weather.gov/
  • Source: https://www.noaa.gov/weather-prediction-center
• Southern Plains Thunderstorms: Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across parts of the Central and Southern High Plains.⁷ The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a “Slight Risk” (level 2/5) for severe thunderstorms, with potential hazards including damaging wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes.
  • Source: https://www.weather.gov/

General Weather News

• Wildfires in the West: The “Dragon Bravo Fire” in the Grand Canyon has surpassed 100,000 acres, reaching “megafire” status.⁸ A heat dome is building over the western US, which could set records and cause a surge in fire activity.⁹ Utah’s governor has declared a month-long state of emergency due to intensifying wildfires.¹⁰
  • Source: https://www.accuweather.com/
  • Source: https://www.foxweather.com/

Disclaimer: This information was researched and curated with the assistance of AI but was reviewed and verified by a human.