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3 tropical waves tracking across the Atlantic, Caribbean, near Gulf of Mexico: NHC

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Updated  August 25, 2024 7:50pm EDT
Hurricanes
FOX 35 Orlando

Orlando Weather Forecast: Aug. 25, 2024

On Monday, afternoon showers return late in the day across Central Florida. The high will be back into the mid-90s.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking three tropical waves – one off the Yucatán Peninsula, one in the eastern Caribbean Sea, and one off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean.

"It's still a little early regarding specific developments for each wave. That being said, with the current forecast, one of those waves looks to bring at least a good amount of rain to the Gulf of Mexico and along the Texas coast," said FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson. "With how much moisture there is to work with, we'll need to watch it closely to see if it tries to quickly organize near the Texas coastline." 

Tropical wave near Gulf of Mexico:

The Gulf of Mexico is experiencing light to moderate winds and calm seas, with waves around 1–3 feet. Over the next few days, an upper-level disturbance is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms to the northern and eastern Gulf, which could cause gusty winds and choppy seas. Otherwise, calm conditions will persist through Thursday.

Tropical wave entering Caribbean Sea:

The central Caribbean is experiencing waves of 4–6 feet. Other areas have gentle to moderate winds and waves of 2–4 feet. According to the NHC, moderate winds will continue near Hispaniola through Thursday. It is too early to tell if this will impact Florida.

Tropical wave off of African Coast

"This wave will have a bit of a tougher time making it all the way across the Atlantic due to dry air it will have to overcome," Dobson said.

At this time, it is too early to tell if this wave will impact Florida.

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