tropical wave
Coverage of tropical wave 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.
- Dust-Filled Days
Saharan Dust is creating dry and hazy conditions across south Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas. A weak tropical wave is moving through the Atlantic but is unlikely to develop into a tropical system, with persistent onshore flow and limited relief from heat and humidity expected. The dust will dominate through Thursday, with scattered rain chances possible by Friday before returning to dry, hot conditions.
- Turning Steamier As Rain Chances Grow
South Florida is experiencing a rise in temperatures and humidity, with highs reaching the 90s and heat indices near triple digits by the weekend. Increased rain chances are expected due to shifting storm steering patterns, though dry periods will persist. A tropical wave near the Yucatán Peninsula has a low chance of development and poses no threat to the US.