Tropical Storm Dexter Forms in the Atlantic
The Atlantic hurricane season is active with the formation of Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth named storm of the 2025 season.1 Dexter formed late Sunday and is currently in the western Atlantic Ocean.2 Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expect the storm to move away from the U.S. coast, tracking northeast and staying north of Bermuda.3 While some slight strengthening is possible in the coming days, Dexter is expected to become post-tropical by Wednesday.4 No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect.5
- Source: Tropical storm Dexter forms in the Atlantic, National Hurricane Center gives major update on landfall in US
- Source: NHC Active Tropical Cyclones
Two Other Areas in the Atlantic to Watch for Tropical Development
In addition to Tropical Storm Dexter, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two other areas in the Atlantic for potential tropical development.6 One is a tropical wave forecast to move off the coast of Africa, with a medium chance of forming a tropical depression later this week.7 The other is an area of low pressure that could form a few hundred miles off the southeastern U.S. coast in the coming days, with a low chance of development.
- Source: Tropical Weather Outlook – National Weather Service
- Source: Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Atlantic awakens with Tropical Storm Dexter, 2 other areas to watch
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Texas Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Wise and Jack counties in Texas, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail expected.8 Residents are advised to seek shelter indoors and away from windows. This follows a period of deadly flash flooding in the state in June.
Flood Threat in the Southeast
A stalled-out cold front, which contributed to the development of Tropical Storm Dexter, is also bringing a multi-day threat of tropical downpours and possible flooding to the Southeast.10 Alabama has already experienced deadly flooding, with one fatality reported in Cleburne County.11
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