northeastern Gulf
Coverage of northeastern Gulf in the Nexus archive.
- Heat Remains the Main Story as Storm Chances Increase This Weekend
South Florida is experiencing high temperatures with heat index values up to 108, prompting warnings to stay hydrated. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this weekend, with increased rain chances due to tropical moisture. A potential low-pressure system in the Gulf and a tropical wave near Cape Verde may affect weather patterns, though no direct impacts are expected.
- July 17: Heat Advisory in effect with afternoon/evening storms
A Heat Advisory is active in Miami-Dade and Broward counties from 11 AM to 7 PM with 'feels like' temperatures reaching 105-110°F. Cooling thunderstorms are expected between 2 PM-7 PM, while Saharan dust thinning improves storm chances. The National Hurricane Center notes a 20% chance of low-pressure development over the northeastern Gulf this weekend.
- National Hurricane Center flagging 2 areas in the Atlantic, development unlikely with either
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two low-development-potential tropical areas in the Atlantic, with heavy rain expected in west-central Florida despite limited storm formation. NOAA's primary hurricane-tracking satellite, GOES-19, is offline due to a mechanical issue.