HOUSTON – On Wednesday afternoon the National Hurricane Center began watching a disturbance in the east-central Atlantic. There is only a LOW chance for development, and more than likely it will dissipate in the near future.
This low pressure system is located about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. It has been continuously producing showers and storms on the eastern side of it’s center. As we go through the next 24 hours the low will drive to the southwest at 10-15mph. This low is moving into an area with high wind shear which will tear it apart. This is NOT a threat to the United States.
Although this is not a threat, it is a good reminder that tropical season is just around the corner! In the last decade, more often than not we see a storm develop and get a name in the month of May. Our tropical season here in SE Texas peaks between mid-August and mid-October.
As for our forecast for this tropical season, we are expected to be very active, in part due to warm water temperatures. Check out Frank’s blog to see the hurricane forecast for this season.