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  • Tropical Storm Jerry forms in the Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane

    Tropical Storm Jerry forms in the Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane

    NEW CONE. FIRST AT FIVE, WE HAVE A NEW TROPICAL STORM IN THE ATLANTIC AND A NEW CONE. FIRST WARNING METEOROLOGIST CAM TRAN HERE TO TAKE US THROUGH THIS NEW INFORMATION AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM TROPICAL STORM JERRY. WELL, RIGHT NOW, TROPICAL STORM JERRY IS GETTING BETTER ORGANIZED AND STRONGER NOW. WINDS OF 50MPH, UP FROM THE LAST ADVISORY, WHERE IT HAD WINDS OF 45MPH. PRESSURE DROPPED ABOUT THREE MILLIBARS. ALSO A SIGNAL. THIS IS GETTING BETTER ORGANIZED AS IT’S MOVING VERY RAPIDLY TO THE WEST AT 23MPH. RIGHT NOW, THE LOCATION ABOUT 1200 MILES EAST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND VERY FAR AWAY FROM US. IN FACT, WE ARE NOT EXPECTED TO SEE ANY DIRECT IMPACTS WITH TROPICAL STORM JERRY. IN TERMS OF THE LATEST TRACK AND PATH, HERE’S A LOOK. IT IS EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN NOW TO A CATEGORY ONE STORM BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. SO A LITTLE BIT EARLIER NOW AS IT’S REALLY GOING TO TAP INTO THOSE EXTREMELY WARM WATERS THERE OF THE WESTERN ATLANTIC. AND THEN AS WE GO INTO LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, IT IS EXPECTED TO NOW BECOME A CATEGORY TWO HURRICANE. THAT IS A CHANGE FROM THE PREVIOUS ADVISORY WHERE IT KEPT IT AT CATEGORY ONE STRENGTH. BUT NOTICE IT IS EXPECTED TO BE A VERY STRONG CAT ONE HURRICANE AS IT’S NEARING THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS. AND THEN BY FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AS IT DOES STRENGTHEN TO A CAT TWO, IT IS EXPECTED TO MAKE THAT SHARPER CURVE AWAY FROM THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED STATES. HENCE, THIS IS WHY WE ARE NOT EXPECTING ANY DIRECT IMPACTS IN TERMS OF JERRY. ALSO NEW WITH THE 5:00 ADVISORY, WE NOW HAVE TROPICAL STORM WATCHES UP FOR SOME OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS AS WE CONTINUE TO WATCH THIS SYSTEM, EXPECTED TO BRING SOME HEAVY RAIN THERE. WE’RE ALSO TRACKING ANOTHER AREA OF INTEREST. THIS ONE’S A LITTLE BIT CLOSER TO HOME. I’LL TALK MORE ABOUT THAT. AND WHEN WE COULD SEE A POTENT

    Tropical Storm Jerry forms in the Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane

    Updated: 8:33 PM PDT Oct 7, 2025

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    Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds rising to 50 mph by the afternoon. It was centered about 1,030 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands while traveling to the west at 23 mph.Forecasters said Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in another day or two. Swells from Jerry were expected Thursday to reach the Leeward Islands with the core of the storm moving near or north of the northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday.A tropical storm watch was issued for Barbuda and Anguilla, St. Barthelemy and St. Martin, and Sint Maarten.

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    Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday with maximum sustained winds rising to 50 mph by the afternoon. It was centered about 1,030 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands while traveling to the west at 23 mph.

    Forecasters said Jerry is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in another day or two. Swells from Jerry were expected Thursday to reach the Leeward Islands with the core of the storm moving near or north of the northern Leeward Islands late Thursday and Friday.

    A tropical storm watch was issued for Barbuda and Anguilla, St. Barthelemy and St. Martin, and Sint Maarten.

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  • Humberto intensifies to a major hurricane and is expected to get stronger, forecasters say

    Humberto roared to a major Category 3 hurricane on Friday and was expected to gain even more strength over the next couple of days.The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Hurricane Humberto had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. It was centered about 430 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.Humberto could produce life-threatening surf and rip currents for the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda over the weekend, forecasters said. Meanwhile, the center of Gabrielle, now a post-tropical cyclone, moved away from the Azores, and the hurricane warning for the entire Portuguese archipelago was discontinued by the Azores Meteorological Service. On Friday afternoon, the storm was about 245 miles east-northeast of Lajes Air Base in the Azores.Maximum sustained winds were near 65 mph with higher gusts. One observatory reported sustained winds of 78 mph, which would be hurricane-level.Some strengthening was forecast through Friday night, with weakening expected over the weekend, and Gabrielle was expected to approach the Portugal’s coast by early Sunday. Swells expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents were expected to reach Portugal, northwestern Spain and northern Morocco on Saturday.In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda was churning about 880 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California and heading west-northwest at 15 mph. The Category 1 storm was expected to maintain its strength on Friday before weakening over the weekend.Swells generated by Narda were affecting southwestern and west central Mexico and Baja California Sur, forecasters said. The swells that could bring life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were expected to reach southern California over the weekend.

    Humberto roared to a major Category 3 hurricane on Friday and was expected to gain even more strength over the next couple of days.

    The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Hurricane Humberto had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. It was centered about 430 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.

    Humberto could produce life-threatening surf and rip currents for the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda over the weekend, forecasters said.

    Meanwhile, the center of Gabrielle, now a post-tropical cyclone, moved away from the Azores, and the hurricane warning for the entire Portuguese archipelago was discontinued by the Azores Meteorological Service. On Friday afternoon, the storm was about 245 miles east-northeast of Lajes Air Base in the Azores.

    Maximum sustained winds were near 65 mph with higher gusts. One observatory reported sustained winds of 78 mph, which would be hurricane-level.

    Some strengthening was forecast through Friday night, with weakening expected over the weekend, and Gabrielle was expected to approach the Portugal’s coast by early Sunday. Swells expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents were expected to reach Portugal, northwestern Spain and northern Morocco on Saturday.

    In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda was churning about 880 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California and heading west-northwest at 15 mph. The Category 1 storm was expected to maintain its strength on Friday before weakening over the weekend.

    Swells generated by Narda were affecting southwestern and west central Mexico and Baja California Sur, forecasters said. The swells that could bring life-threatening surf and rip current conditions were expected to reach southern California over the weekend.

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  • NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    Video above: Latest on Tropical Depression 18With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential. Here’s the latest on Tropical Depression 18 and more. Tropical Depression 18Tropical Depression, which was upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 on Monday morning, is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.Click here for the latest.Tropical Storm Patty Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.Area of interest in the southwestern AtlanticWhile nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now. Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms. Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%> Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls> Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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    Video above: Latest on Tropical Depression 18

    With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential.

    Here’s the latest on Tropical Depression 18 and more.

    Tropical Depression 18

    Tropical Depression, which was upgraded from Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 on Monday morning, is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.

    Click here for the latest.

    Tropical Storm Patty

    Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.

    Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.

    Area of interest in the southwestern Atlantic

    While nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.

    After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now.

    Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms.

    Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%

    Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%

    > Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls

    > Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

    First Warning Weather

    Stay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

    Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

    The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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  • NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    NHC monitoring multiple systems, including potential tropical storm

    With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential. Here’s the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 and more. Potential Tropical Cyclone 18PTC 18 is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.Click here for the latest.Tropical Storm Patty Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.Area of interest in the southwestern AtlanticWhile nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now. Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms. Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%> Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls> Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    With less than a month of hurricane season left, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring multiple areas with tropical potential.

    Here’s the latest on Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 and more.

    Potential Tropical Cyclone 18

    PTC 18 is currently strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea. The NHC expects this system to become a tropical storm Monday, named Rafael.

    Click here for the latest.

    Tropical Storm Patty

    Currently located over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the NHC says Tropical Storm Patty is quickly losing its tropical characteristics.

    Patty is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone late Monday. There are currently no impacts to land in the United States as the system continues to quickly move east north-east.

    Area of interest in the southwestern Atlantic

    While nothing has formed so far, the NHC says an area of low pressure could form near the northern Leeward Islands in the next few days.

    After that, the system could develop slowly as it moves generally westward over the southwestern Atlantic. It’s too early to know exactly where this system may head or how strong it will become, but the NHC says formation chances are low for now.

    Models will become more accurate when or if the low actually forms.

    Formation chance in the next 48 hours: near 0%

    Formation chance in the next seven days: 20%

    > Related: November hurricanes are pretty rare in Florida. See a map of all past landfalls

    > Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

    First Warning Weather

    Stay with WESH 2 online and on air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

    Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

    The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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  • High pressure expected to spare Florida as NHC monitors Invest 94-L, another disturbance

    High pressure expected to spare Florida as NHC monitors Invest 94-L, another disturbance

    Note: Video above is previous coverageAs Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, two major storms that hit the state back-to-back, the tropics are not slowing down.The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 94-L and a second disturbance in the Caribbean, though neither system appears to pose a threat to Florida.Invest 94-L: Tracking a disturbance in the AtlanticInvest 94-L, a trough of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic, could become a tropical depression late this week, but the NHC says circulation associated with this system is becoming less defined.> Related: What’s an invest?Currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, Invest 94-L was previously embedded in a dry, unfavorable environment that prevented it from developing any further. Now, as the system moves generally westward, the NHC says conditions could become marginally conducive for formation, with gradual development beginning late week. As the system nears the Leeward and Virgin Islands, the NHC thinks a tropical depression could form, though high pressure across Florida is expected to protect the state from impacts. Current models show an insignificant system moving into the Caribbean, where it could interact with land and die out.Formation chances are pretty low and have slightly decreased over the week. In the next 48 hours, the NHC says there is a 30% chance of this system developing. Those odds are just 40% in the next seven days. With very little data at this time, model information should be taken loosely. When, if ever, the system develops, models will become more consistent in terms of path and intensity. There is plenty of time to monitor the system and lots of unknowns, so no need to panic.MORE: Get the Facts: Addressing rumors of ‘Nadine’ in the tropicsA second disturbance: Western Caribbean SeaThe NHC is also watching a second broad area of low pressure a little further south that is producing some showers and thunderstorms.Though the chances are low right now, the NHC says some gradual development of this system is possible if it strays over water while moving slowly northwestward toward Central America.Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is expected across portions of Central America later this week, the NHC said.Formation chances remain very low for now, holding at 20% for the next 48 hours and only 20% in the next seven days — also a decrease from previous advisories.First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Note: Video above is previous coverage

    As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, two major storms that hit the state back-to-back, the tropics are not slowing down.

    The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring Invest 94-L and a second disturbance in the Caribbean, though neither system appears to pose a threat to Florida.

    Invest 94-L: Tracking a disturbance in the Atlantic

    Invest 94-L, a trough of low pressure located over the central tropical Atlantic, could become a tropical depression late this week, but the NHC says circulation associated with this system is becoming less defined.

    > Related: What’s an invest?

    Currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, Invest 94-L was previously embedded in a dry, unfavorable environment that prevented it from developing any further. Now, as the system moves generally westward, the NHC says conditions could become marginally conducive for formation, with gradual development beginning late week.

    As the system nears the Leeward and Virgin Islands, the NHC thinks a tropical depression could form, though high pressure across Florida is expected to protect the state from impacts. Current models show an insignificant system moving into the Caribbean, where it could interact with land and die out.

    Formation chances are pretty low and have slightly decreased over the week. In the next 48 hours, the NHC says there is a 30% chance of this system developing. Those odds are just 40% in the next seven days.

    With very little data at this time, model information should be taken loosely. When, if ever, the system develops, models will become more consistent in terms of path and intensity. There is plenty of time to monitor the system and lots of unknowns, so no need to panic.

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    MORE: Get the Facts: Addressing rumors of ‘Nadine’ in the tropics

    A second disturbance: Western Caribbean Sea

    The NHC is also watching a second broad area of low pressure a little further south that is producing some showers and thunderstorms.

    Though the chances are low right now, the NHC says some gradual development of this system is possible if it strays over water while moving slowly northwestward toward Central America.

    Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall is expected across portions of Central America later this week, the NHC said.

    Formation chances remain very low for now, holding at 20% for the next 48 hours and only 20% in the next seven days — also a decrease from previous advisories.

    First Warning Weather

    Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.

    Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

    The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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  • NHC monitoring disturbance in Caribbean as models agree on soggy conditions in Florida

    NHC monitoring disturbance in Caribbean as models agree on soggy conditions in Florida

    On the heels of Hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall in Florida, the National Hurricane Center is watching another system in the Caribbean Sea that has the potential to impact the state.While models are not confident on the intensity of this system or if it will even become something tropical, the NHC says Floridians should “monitor” the disturbance — though, there is plenty of time to do so. The timing of the systems impacts still look to be next week, with heavy rainfall being a huge concern.Currently, a broad trough of low pressure is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, but the NHC says environmental conditions could support some gradual development as the system moves northwestward into the Gulf of Mexico.According to the NHC, a tropical depression could form over the weekend once the system fully enters the Gulf. While most major models agree on the system moving toward Florida after that, models are not yet consistent enough to say what may form. As models fluctuate back and forth in regards to path and intensity, it’s important to take the data loosely. If the system develops, models will become more consistent and accurate, giving officials a better idea of direction and strength. For now, that data is not available.Formation chances remain pretty low for now, holding at just 0% in the next 48 hours and 40% in the next seven days — a decrease from previous advisories.This Caribbean disturbance is threatening Florida less than a week after Hurricane Helene slammed the Big Bend region as a monster Category 4 storm. Many Florida residents are still recovering from intense flooding, damaging storm surge and extreme wreckage from winds topping 140 mph.>> Chopper 2 video shows extensive Hurricane Helene damage in St. Pete Beach, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers>> Photos, videos show Helene’s eerie approach, intense impacts and devastating aftermath in FloridaAs the peak of hurricane season continues, the NHC is monitoring several systems, including Kirk and Invest 91-L. Click here for the latest.Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    On the heels of Hurricane Helene’s devastating landfall in Florida, the National Hurricane Center is watching another system in the Caribbean Sea that has the potential to impact the state.

    While models are not confident on the intensity of this system or if it will even become something tropical, the NHC says Floridians should “monitor” the disturbance — though, there is plenty of time to do so. The timing of the systems impacts still look to be next week, with heavy rainfall being a huge concern.

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    Currently, a broad trough of low pressure is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, but the NHC says environmental conditions could support some gradual development as the system moves northwestward into the Gulf of Mexico.

    According to the NHC, a tropical depression could form over the weekend once the system fully enters the Gulf. While most major models agree on the system moving toward Florida after that, models are not yet consistent enough to say what may form.

    As models fluctuate back and forth in regards to path and intensity, it’s important to take the data loosely. If the system develops, models will become more consistent and accurate, giving officials a better idea of direction and strength. For now, that data is not available.

    Formation chances remain pretty low for now, holding at just 0% in the next 48 hours and 40% in the next seven days — a decrease from previous advisories.

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    This Caribbean disturbance is threatening Florida less than a week after Hurricane Helene slammed the Big Bend region as a monster Category 4 storm. Many Florida residents are still recovering from intense flooding, damaging storm surge and extreme wreckage from winds topping 140 mph.

    >> Chopper 2 video shows extensive Hurricane Helene damage in St. Pete Beach, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers

    >> Photos, videos show Helene’s eerie approach, intense impacts and devastating aftermath in Florida

    As the peak of hurricane season continues, the NHC is monitoring several systems, including Kirk and Invest 91-L. Click here for the latest.

    Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

    Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2

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    The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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  • Development chances slightly decrease as NHC continues to monitor 3 tropical waves

    Development chances slightly decrease as NHC continues to monitor 3 tropical waves

    In previous days, some of these systems were showing a “medium” chance of development. Now, the NHC reports that chance is down.

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  • Ernesto back at hurricane strength as Central Florida braces for dangerous beach conditions

    Ernesto back at hurricane strength as Central Florida braces for dangerous beach conditions

    Ernesto has strengthened back into a hurricane and is expected to cause dangerous beach conditions along the East Coast of the U.S. early this week.Over the weekend, Ernesto became a tropical storm after devastating the small island of Bermuda with tropical downpours, heavy winds and plenty of flooding. Now that the storm is passing through uninterrupted Atlantic waters, the National Hurricane Center says Ernesto is getting a little stronger.According to its latest advisory, Hurricane Ernesto is located about 320 miles south-southeast of Halifax Nova Scotia with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and a minimum central pressure of 968 mb.Though the NHC says interests in southeastern Newfoundland should monitor the progress of Ernesto, there are currently no watches or warnings in effect.Ernesto is currently moving north-northeast around 20 mph, but the NHC says they expect the storm to turn northeast and move a little quicker throughout Monday and Tuesday. The system could pass near Newfoundland either Monday night or on Tuesday.The storm is not forecast to gain more strength, and the NHC says Ernesto could lose tropical characteristics in the next few days.While Ernesto is not posing much threat to land, the NHC says beach conditions in the Bahamas, Bermuda and the East Coast of the United States could be more dangerous than usual due to the storm.Beachgoers should prepare for rough surf and life-threatening rip currents, and always pay attention to signals and warnings from lifeguards.In Central Florida, the highest risk is on Monday. Rough conditions gradually subside as the week goes on.According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the strong rip currents coming from Ernesto can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore and into deeper water, adding that residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the surf on Monday. Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2 First Warning Weather Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts. The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

    ORLANDO, Fla. —

    Ernesto has strengthened back into a hurricane and is expected to cause dangerous beach conditions along the East Coast of the U.S. early this week.

    Over the weekend, Ernesto became a tropical storm after devastating the small island of Bermuda with tropical downpours, heavy winds and plenty of flooding. Now that the storm is passing through uninterrupted Atlantic waters, the National Hurricane Center says Ernesto is getting a little stronger.

    According to its latest advisory, Hurricane Ernesto is located about 320 miles south-southeast of Halifax Nova Scotia with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and a minimum central pressure of 968 mb.

    Though the NHC says interests in southeastern Newfoundland should monitor the progress of Ernesto, there are currently no watches or warnings in effect.

    Ernesto is currently moving north-northeast around 20 mph, but the NHC says they expect the storm to turn northeast and move a little quicker throughout Monday and Tuesday. The system could pass near Newfoundland either Monday night or on Tuesday.

    The storm is not forecast to gain more strength, and the NHC says Ernesto could lose tropical characteristics in the next few days.

    While Ernesto is not posing much threat to land, the NHC says beach conditions in the Bahamas, Bermuda and the East Coast of the United States could be more dangerous than usual due to the storm.

    Beachgoers should prepare for rough surf and life-threatening rip currents, and always pay attention to signals and warnings from lifeguards.

    In Central Florida, the highest risk is on Monday. Rough conditions gradually subside as the week goes on.

    According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, the strong rip currents coming from Ernesto can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore and into deeper water, adding that residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the surf on Monday.

    Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024

    Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2

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    Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.

    The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.

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