Saharan dust may be chipping away at the current tropical system, but experts say it usually winds down before August.

The Atlantic hurricane season is off to a fast start with three named systems by the beginning of July; Andrea developed in the central Atlantic Ocean, Barry grew off the coast of Belize and traveled into Mexico,

The window is narrowing for a new tropical system to emerge from an area of stormy weather located in the central Atlantic and moving toward the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane

Because of the potential for such warm ocean waters, many tropical waves that develop into storms have a higher probability of bringing stronger winds and heavier rainfall. This is why, despite the slow start to the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, many experts are still forecasting a highly active summer.

The disturbance was producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms about 1,000 miles east-southeast of the Lesser Antilles as of 7 a.m. Sunday. It was moving west-northwest at about 10 mph, according to the NHC.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Meteorologists track each stage of a hurricane's lifecycle as it develops over the ocean. It's a process that starts with just a cluster of thunderstorms over warm water and can turn into a massive, swirling storm system.

Multiple factors both in the atmosphere and ocean determine whether a tropical storm or hurricane will gain strength, hold steady or weaken throughout its journey.

The National Hurricane Center said Thursday morning, June 26, it is continuing to keep an eye on a system in the Pacific Ocean that has the potential to continue strengthening.. The hurricane ...