Hurricane Season Update: Quiet Tropics with 9 Days Remaining

Hurricane Season Outlook

• 🗓️ With nine days left in the hurricane season, the tropics remain very quiet.
• ⚠️ No tropical formation is expected over the next seven to nine days, extending to the end of the season on November 30th.

Storm Tracks and Patterns

• 📈 This season's storm tracks were largely influenced by a persistent Bermuda high, causing storms to wrap around it and head towards Bermuda.
• 🏝️ The Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean were notably quiet for most of the season.

Notable Storms and Conditions

• 🌊 Hurricane Barry was the only significant storm in the western Gulf.
• 💨 Hurricane Melissa started slowly due to dry air and wind shear but intensified rapidly, becoming one of the strongest hurricanes on record and devastating Jamaica.

Current Tropical Conditions

• ☁️ A broad view of the tropics shows absolutely nothing active.
• 🌬️ Areas typically watched for activity, like the western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, are cloud-free.
• 🥶 High wind shear and cooler air have contributed to keeping these areas quiet over the past several weeks.