National Hurricane Center Monitors Tropical Disturbance Near Carolinas

The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring an area of low pressure off the coast of North Carolina for potential tropical storm development, with a 20% chance of cyclone formation within the next seven days. This system is expected to form along a frontal system near the southeastern U.S. coast and could slowly develop into a tropical cyclone, potentially becoming Tropical Storm Dexter if it intensifies. While the system may bring rain to parts of the Carolinas and Virginia, Florida is unlikely to be directly impacted. The monitoring comes as Atlantic hurricane activity typically increases in August, with warmer water temperatures and reduced wind shear creating more favorable conditions for storm development. In addition to this disturbance, the National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves in the Caribbean that currently pose no threat. Forecasters emphasize that while the chance of development remains low, this period marks the start of a busier phase in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.