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01:41 PM
April 25, 2024

Early tropical activity
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The National Hurricane Center highlighted an area being watched on Wednesday for possible tropical development. No further development is expected.

It's late April, and seeing an area being watched in the eastern Atlantic for tropical activity isn't that uncommon, but it is definitely early considering the Atlantic hurricane season doesn't start until June 1st. We all know that Mother Nature doesn't have to follow our calendar, though.

While it is no longer a concern, the area of interest in the eastern Atlantic was very noticeable on the WeatherRadar as a little low pressure with showers accompanying it. However, it did meet its fate as the wind shear was too high.

Did you know?

Strong wind shear can prevent tropical storms and hurricanes from developing or strengthening as the vertical structure of the system is torn apart.

Since 2023, we have seen a continuous trend of much warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures (SST), especially in the Atlantic.

Now that we're in 2024 and the SSTs have remained even more above average, we're seeing water temperatures that are normal for summertime than late spring.

2024 Hurricane Season forecastread more

The warmer water temperatures bode well for tropical development and may have contributed to this early developing tropical disturbance. As we head into summer, SSTs are only going to continue rising, helping tropical development.

Even though it is April, it's a great time to prepare for the upcoming Atlantic and even Pacific hurricane seasons - remember Hilary in 2023? Review your insurance coverage, have a plan of attack if a hurricane threatens your area, and keep an emergency kit stocked.

Emergency information

Weather & Radar meteorologists will be providing daily tropical updates starting at the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season or earlier, depending on tropical development.

Becca Parker
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