Hurricane Erin and Emerging Tropical Activity in the Atlantic

Hurricane Erin is causing high surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding along the Jersey Shore. A state of emergency has been declared across all 21 counties in New Jersey.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking three other systems: Invest 90L, Invest 99L, and a newly identified area of low pressure.

Invest 90L, located east of the Leeward Islands, has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Fernand. Computer models predict it will move near the northeastern Caribbean islands.

Invest 99L, west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, has a medium chance of becoming a short-lived tropical depression. Unfavorable atmospheric conditions are expected to limit its development.

A third area of low pressure, located 1,200 miles southwest of the Azores, is under observation, with low odds of development due to marginal upper-level winds.

Invest 90L: Located east of the Leeward Islands, this system has a high probability of developing into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Fernand. The system is expected to move near or north of the northern Leeward Islands this weekend. Computer models suggest it will likely stay east of the U.S. coastline.

Invest 99L: Situated west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, Invest 99L shows some signs of organization. However, it is expected to encounter unfavorable atmospheric conditions, limiting its potential to become a short-lived tropical depression. If it develops into a tropical storm, it would be named Gabrielle.

Third Area of Low Pressure: A newly identified area of low pressure is located approximately 1,200 miles southwest of the Azores. This system has a low chance of development due to marginally conducive upper-level winds and is drifting eastward.

Monitor local weather forecasts and warnings from the U.S. National Weather Service (https://www.weather.gov/okx/?ref=yanuki.com for Northern New Jersey/New York Metro area, https://www.weather.gov/phi/?ref=yanuki.com for Central and Southern New Jersey).

Review evacuation routes if living along the shore (https://nj.gov/njoem/plan-prepare/evacuation-routes.shtml?ref=yanuki.com).

Visit ready.nj.gov for weather updates and safety information (https://ready.nj.gov?ref=yanuki.com).

Residents of coastal areas, particularly along the Jersey Shore, are most affected by Hurricane Erin's high surf and potential flooding.

Communities in the northeastern Caribbean islands should monitor Invest 90L as it approaches the region.

Those in the path of any developing tropical systems should stay informed and be prepared to take necessary precautions.

Q: What should I do if I live near the Jersey Shore?

Q: Where can I find the latest weather updates for New Jersey?

Q: What is Invest 90L?

Hurricane Erin is impacting the Jersey Shore with high surf, rip currents, and potential flooding.

The Atlantic Basin is experiencing a surge in tropical activity, with three additional systems under observation.

Residents in affected areas should stay informed, monitor weather forecasts, and prepare for potential evacuations or other safety measures.

Invest 90L poses the most significant threat among the emerging systems, with a high chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm.