The tropics continue to remain quiet, in part due to wind shear and Saharan dust, both of which help prevent tropical cyclones from developing and intensifying.
But according to AccuWeather, tropical waves approaching Florida could bring rain that could affect not only your weekend plans, but also the start of the work week.
First, a plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive in South Florida on Saturday morning and move north, arriving around Cape Canaveral on Sunday. The dust is expected to be thickest in South Florida and dissipate as it moves north.
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According to AccuWeather, a tropical wave is expected to approach the Florida peninsula on Sunday, bringing rain and thunderstorms that could last for days.
According to the latest report from the National Hurricane Center, no disturbances were detected on this morning's Tropical Outlook map, indicating that no tropical cyclones are expected in the coming days.
The hurricane center is monitoring three tropical waves.
The peak of hurricane season is from mid-August to mid-October. If you're low on hurricane supplies or you haven't started your emergency kit yet, Florida's next sales tax holiday (end of August) can help you save money.
Possible effects of tropical waves on Florida
A tropical wave is expected to approach the Florida Peninsula on Sunday, bringing heavy downpours and gusty thunderstorms. Several waterspouts are possible, according to AccuWeather.
“While we don't expect this system to organize and intensify, it will bring locally heavy rain to Florida in some areas starting Sunday and possibly into Tuesday,” AccuWeather chief hurricane expert Alex DaSilva said.
“As this system pushes northwestward across the Florida Peninsula early next week, more showers and thunderstorms will break out. This could lead to localized urban flooding and gusty thunderstorms, perhaps causing scattered power outages,” AccuWeather said.
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How long can the tropics remain calm?
“A lot of dry air and dust is flowing out of Africa and across the Atlantic,” da Silva said.
“With the dust and dry air around, it's going to make it very difficult for anything to develop. There are signs that towards the end of the month and early August, the dry air may start to weaken and atmospheric conditions will weaken.” It's looking more conducive. development in the tropics.
“Favorable conditions for beryl production are likely to return sometime in August, which could lead to continued bursts of hurricane activity,” said WeatherTiger Chief Meteorologist Dr. Ryan Truchelut.
“WeatherTiger’s real-time forecast is still about double the normal hurricane season storm activity.”
Trucheloute has partnered with USA TODAY NETWORK FLORIDA to provide the latest storm information Florida residents need.
The next storm this season will be Debbie.
Extreme heat continues in Florida. View weather watches, warnings
Parts of Southeast, South and Southwest Florida: Head index is expected to be 105-110 today.
Counties under heat warnings include:
- space
- Hendry
- palm beach county
- Collier County
- broward county
- miami-dade county
- monroe
What is NOAA tracking for the Atlantic Basin?
The National Hurricane Center said no tropical cyclone activity is expected in the coming days.
Elsewhere in the tropics, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves. Here are the latest updates from the NHC as of 2 p.m. July 19:
- Tropical Wave 1: Tropical waves in the eastern Atlantic Ocean are moving westward at 11 to 17 miles per hour.
- Tropical Wave 2: Tropical waves in the eastern Caribbean Sea are moving westward at 23 to 28 miles per hour.
- Tropical Wave 3: Tropical waves in the western Caribbean Sea are moving westward at 23 mph.
Who might be affected?
A tropical wave is expected to bring tropical moisture to Florida starting Sunday.
Forecasters urge all residents to continue monitoring the tropics and stay prepared. This advice is especially important during what is expected to be a very active hurricane season.
When is the next Florida hurricane duty-free supply holiday?
Save on hurricane supplies from August 24th to September 6th.
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Eligible items included in the tax-free holiday include:
- Portable generators, used to provide lighting or communication during power outages or to preserve food, cost $3,000 or less.
- Tarps or other flexible tarps for $100 or less.
- Often sold or advertised as ground anchor systems or tie-down kits for $100 or less.
- Smoke detectors or smoke alarms for $70 or less.
- Fire extinguishers sold for $70 or less.
- Carbon monoxide detectors are on sale for $70 or less.
- Non-electric food coolers selling for $60 or less.
- Portable power banks for $60 or less.
- Gasoline or diesel fuel tanks priced at $50 or less.
- A portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weather band radio for $50 or less.
- A pack of AA batteries, AAA batteries, C batteries, D batteries, 6 volt or 9 volt batteries, excluding car and marine batteries, is sold for $50 or less.
- Portable, self-powered light sources (powered by batteries, solar, hand crank or gas) for $40 or less, including: flashlights, lanterns and candles.
- Qualified light sources and radios qualify for the exemption, even if the cord is included with the purchase.
- Reusable ice (ice packs) for $20 or less.
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When is the Atlantic hurricane season?
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30.
When is the peak of hurricane season?
The peak of the season is September 10, with the most activity from mid-August to mid-October, according to the hurricane center.
National Hurricane Center Map: What are forecasters looking at now?
Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center include:
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