Tropical waves are expected to bring locally severe showers and storms to parts of Florida today.
Combined with lingering Saharan dust, there could be some “dirty rain.” WeatherTiger chief meteorologist Ryan Truchelut said tropical moisture increases the chance of rain in Florida, which will not be organized.
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While the tropics continue to remain calm, increased activity is expected in late July and early August.
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.
Elsewhere, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves.
Rain still possible across much of Florida
A tropical low pressure wave is increasing the chance of showers in Florida today.
According to AccuWeather, “This ‘wave’ is not expected to develop in the tropics, primarily due to dust and dry air in the upper atmosphere, which will limit the intensification of this and other waves elsewhere in the tropical Atlantic this week. “
Isolated heavy showers and storms are possible in some areas.
The tropical wave is not expected to develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm.
Today's temperatures and forecast:
- pensacola: High 88. There is a high chance of rain in the afternoon and evening.
- Tallahassee: High 95. Heat index values close to 108 are possible.
- jacksonville: High 94. Persistent dry air blowing from the southeast may hinder the development of showers and storms. Heat index values are expected to be between 100 and 107.
- Daytona Beach: Maximum 89 degrees.
- Melbourne: Maximum 90 degrees. Maximum heat index values this afternoon range from 103 to 107.
- Port St. Lucie: High 91.
- West Palm Beach: Maximum 86 degrees. The most intense storms can produce gusty winds, frequent lightning and heavy downpours.
- Naples: Maximum 91.
- Fort Myers: High 91.
- Sarasota: High 90. Dangers to be aware of include frequent lightning, strong wind gusts and heavy downpours during storms.
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National Hurricane Center launches new cones of concern in August
Use the slider on the right to compare the previous cone to what it will look like starting in August 2024.
The National Hurricane Center's new experimental tropical cyclone forecast cones will be released in mid-August, just in time for the peak of hurricane season.
The new cones will add tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings for inland counties in the storm's path. Current cones only show watches and warnings for coastal counties.
Local National Weather Service offices have provided watches and warnings for inland counties. The new graphic combines tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings into a single graphic.
The next storm this season will be Debbie.
What is NOAA tracking for the Atlantic Basin?
The National Hurricane Center said no tropical cyclone activity is expected in the coming days.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves. Here are the latest updates from the NHC as of 2 p.m. July 23:
- Tropical Wave 1: Tropical waves in the mid-Atlantic contain scattered showers. It is moving west at 11 miles per hour.
- Tropical Wave 2: The Western Caribbean Tropical Wave extends from the northwest Caribbean Sea to central Honduras.
Who might be affected?
A tropical wave is expected to bring tropical moisture to Florida today.
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.
Can't afford a generator or a few weeks' worth of food? Here are the basics you should know.
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.
➤ See the full list of items exempt from sales tax, including pet and cleaning supplies
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:
Interactive map: hurricanes, tropical storms passing near your city
Too much rainfall expected
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