Atlantic Hurricane Season: Dexter and Potential New Systems

Why this matters: Understanding these developments helps coastal communities prepare for potential impacts and stay informed about evolving threats.

Tropical Storm Dexter developed from a stalled front a few hundred miles east of the North Carolina coast. Its formation occurred earlier than the typical appearance of the season’s fourth named storm. Dexter’s development was aided by unusually warm sea surface temperatures, which Climate Central’s Ocean Shift Index suggests were made more likely by human-caused climate change.

Currently, the NHC is also tracking a tropical wave (Invest 96L) in the eastern Atlantic. While it is too early to determine its exact path and strength, models suggest it could develop as it moves across the Atlantic. Another disturbance near the East Coast also has a slight chance of development.

These systems highlight the importance of preparedness during the peak of hurricane season. Coastal residents should review their hurricane plans and stay updated on the latest forecasts from the NHC.

No, Dexter is expected to remain out to sea.

It is a tropical wave that the NHC is monitoring for potential development in the Atlantic.

Mid-August to mid-October.

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