What's after Debby? Another storm to watch
August is a busy time in the tropics, and like clockwork - as Debby moves out, another concern moves in.
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There's a disturbance in the Atlantic that could pose problems for parts of the Caribbean next week.
August is a busy time in the tropics, and like clockwork - as Debby moves out, another concern moves in. A disorganized cluster of thunderstorms in the central Atlantic is not expected to develop this weekend but has a moderate chance to organize when it moves closer to the northern Caribbean early next week. The disturbance could be organized as early as Sunday evening. If it develops, it will pose a threat to the Lesser Antilles as early as Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Interests in the northern Caribbean, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, should monitor this disturbance closely for the middle and end of next week.
The next name on the list is Ernesto, the fifth name on the list. A disturbance is named when it develops into a tropical storm, which is an area of organized persistent thunderstorms containing sustained winds of at least 39 mph.
2024 has already been slightly more active in the Atlantic than a typical season. On average, the fifth name storm of the season develops around Aug. 22, which is still about two weeks away. Debby was our first hurricane of the season, which typically develops on Aug. 11.
