Tropical Storm Dexter and Other Developing Systems
The Atlantic is active with Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth named storm of the season, which formed over the weekend.1 While it is not expected to make landfall in the United States, it is impacting coastal conditions with rough surf and rip currents from Florida to Massachusetts.2 The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting that Dexter will move away from the U.S. and is expected to become post-tropical by Wednesday.3
- Source: National Hurricane Center (NHC) – NOAA: NHC Active Tropical Cyclones
- Source: National Weather Service: Tropical Weather Outlook
- Source: FOX Weather: Tropics awaken in Atlantic as wildfires and haze dominate parts of US
In addition to Dexter, the NHC is monitoring two other areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development.4 One is a weak surface trough off the coast of the southeastern United States that has a medium chance of development.5 The other is a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic that also has a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression later this week or over the weekend.6
- Source: National Hurricane Center (NHC) – NOAA: Atlantic 7-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook
- Source: FOX Weather: Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather
Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Concerns
Wildfire smoke continues to cause air quality issues across the Upper Midwest and into the Northeast.7 The smoke, originating from fires in Canada, is being pushed south by winds, resulting in widespread air quality reductions.8
- Source: National Weather Service: Forecast Maps and Advisories
- Source: AccuWeather: Current Weather News
Flash Flooding and Severe Weather
There are ongoing flash flood threats in the Southeast, which has already been dealing with several days of heavy rain.9 The National Weather Service and other sources are issuing warnings and advisories for these areas.10
- Source: National Weather Service: Forecast Maps and Advisories
- Source: AccuWeather: Current Weather News
Disclaimer: This information was researched and curated with the assistance of AI, but reviewed and verified by a human.