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Tropical Storm Brewing in Atlantic, Coastal Storms Threaten US East Coast
Forecasters are closely monitoring a weather system in the central tropical Atlantic that is expected to develop into a tropical storm within the next week, prompting warnings for residents along the U.S. Southeast coast and Caribbean islands.
The low-pressure system, currently designated AL95, is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms as it swiftly tracks northwest. The National Hurricane Center estimates a 70% chance that this system will strengthen into a tropical depression within the next few days, and a tropical cyclone within the next seven days. Should it develop into a named storm, it will be dubbed Tropical Storm Jerry.
While the primary forecast indicates a low probability of this particular storm making landfall on the U.S. mainland, it is expected to reach the northern Leeward Islands in the Caribbean by the end of the week. Officials there are urging island residents to stay vigilant and monitor weather updates.
According to AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, the developing storm is currently projected to curve north and steer clear of the U.S. East Coast, posing no immediate threat to the mainland. However, meteorologists continue to monitor potential tropical storm developments along the Southeast coast later this week.
Adding to the concerns, a separate coastal storm is also slated to impact the East Coast, stretching from New England down to Florida. This system is expected to generate dangerous rip currents and contribute to beach erosion. Residents of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Imelda which caused significant damage and destroyed several beach homes, have been specifically warned about the potential for further impacts.
Forecasters anticipate hurricane alerts will persist through mid-October, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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