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Are there any hurricanes in the forecast?

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No hurricanes are currently forecast. Meteorologists are monitoring weak tropical systems in the Atlantic and near the Gulf Coast, but none are expected to develop into hurricanes due to unfavorable conditions such as wind shear and dry air.

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Gulf Coast moisture builds midweek

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  • A weather disturbance near the Gulf Coast could bring rain and thunderstorms to the region. 44s
  • The system is unlikely to develop into a named tropical storm due to its proximity to land. 1m 40s
  • A tropical wave in the Atlantic is expected to weaken before reaching the Caribbean due to dry air and wind shear. 2m 28s
  • The Atlantic system is not anticipated to threaten the United States. 3m 20s
  • Central Gulf Coast and South Carolina could experience showers, downpours, and wind in the short term. 3m 32s
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Gulf Coast moisture builds midweek
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AccuWeather
8 hours ago
Gulf Coast moisture builds midweek

A tropical wave in the Atlantic is expected to weaken before reaching the Caribbean and is not anticipated to pose a threat to the United States.

Chances Of tropical development in Atlantic remain low
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The Weather Channel
1 day ago
Chances Of tropical development in Atlantic remain low

The National Hurricane Center gives only a 10% chance of tropical development for a system moving toward the Lesser Antilles, with strong wind shear expected to prevent significant strengthening.

New tropical area to watch east of the Caribbean
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The Weather Channel
2 days ago
New tropical area to watch east of the Caribbean

A new tropical system east of the Caribbean has a 10% chance of development over two days, increasing to 20% over the week, but wind shear may limit intensification.

Louisiana Gulf Coast drenched by tropical rainstorm
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AccuWeather
3 days ago
Louisiana Gulf Coast drenched by tropical rainstorm

No new tropical systems are expected to develop in the Atlantic in the coming week due to prevailing dry air and wind shear.

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