National Hurricane Center Monitors Two Atlantic Disturbances Off Carolinas, Central Atlantic

The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring two low-pressure systems with potential tropical development: one about 150 miles off the coast of North Carolina and another expected to emerge off western Africa. The disturbance near the Carolina coast has a 30% chance of developing into a tropical storm named Dexter over the next 48 hours to seven days and is moving away from land, posing no immediate threat to the U.S. Meanwhile, the wave off Africa has a lower chance of development, around 20%, as it moves west-northwest into the central Atlantic. Forecasters note that environmental conditions may become less favorable for development after early next week. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is projected to have 13 to 19 named storms, with six to ten hurricanes, including three to five major hurricanes, though recent updates suggest the season might be slightly less active than previously predicted. Residents are advised to prepare for the peak hurricane season, which typically intensifies in late August.