Tropical Activity To Remain High Through The Week

news image
Special Stories
23 Jun 2018 4:47 PM
It has been more than a month since the official start to the eastern Pacific hurricane season and there has already been three named storms; Aletta, Bud and Carlotta. Hurricane Aletta and Bud both became major hurricanes with Bud impacting the west coast of Mexico directly. The remnants of Bud made its way to the desert southwest kickstarting the monsoon season. Tropical Storm Carlotta is the most recent named storm for the eastern Pacific where it delivered flooding rains to parts of the Mexican coastline. Now there are three separate tropical disturbances in the eastern Pacific that are showing further signs of development. The most promising disturbance for development is furthest to the west. The Nation Hurricane Center is monitoring this closely for development and they give it an 80% chance of formation over the next five days. Two other storms in the eastern Pacific also show signs of development over the next five days. Fortunately, the disturbance closest to the coast is least likely to become the next named storm. If any of these tropical waves acquires a name, it will be called Tropical Storm Daniel. According to the National Hurricane Center, we may have Tropical Storm Daniel as early as Sunday or Monday. It has already been an active start to the eastern Pacific hurricane season with three named storms. On average, the eastern Pacific doesn't usually have its third named storm until July 5. If Tropical Storm Daniel forms within the next two to three days, it would place the eastern Pacific about three weeks ahead of schedule for named storms. Fortunately, the Atlantic basin continues to sleep with no tropical development expected over the next five days. We already had our first named storm in the Atlantic this season-- Subtropical Storm Alberto. For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Nick Merianos  
All Weather News
More
Catastrophic Flooding in the Texas Hill Country

Catastrophic Flooding in the Texas Hill Country

Multiple Flash Flood Emergencies were issued

5 Jul 2025 10:20 PM
Severe Storms in the Midwest Continue To Spoil the Holiday Weekend

Severe Storms in the Midwest Continue To Spoil the Holiday Weekend

NORTHERN PLAINS - A frontal system continues

5 Jul 2025 10:15 PM
Tropical Storm Chantal Forms This Morning

Tropical Storm Chantal Forms This Morning

Tropical Storm Chantal has formed, with winds

5 Jul 2025 4:35 PM
Eastern Pacific Remains Active

Eastern Pacific Remains Active

Following Flossie, the Eastern Pacific remain

5 Jul 2025 4:30 PM
Near Seasonal Temperatures for Many Come July 4th!

Near Seasonal Temperatures for Many Come July 4th!

AAA is expecting over 70 million travelers to

4 Jul 2025 10:15 AM
Northeast Severe Threat on Thursday

Northeast Severe Threat on Thursday

NORTHEAST -A shortwave trough will swing thro

3 Jul 2025 8:05 PM
Northwest Heat Met With Thunderstorm Risk

Northwest Heat Met With Thunderstorm Risk

NORTHWEST - Today, portions of Montana are un

3 Jul 2025 12:00 AM