Atlantic Basin Not Settling Down After Tropical Storm Debby

Even though Tropical Storm Debby is far from being done unleashing its wrath across the Atlantic coastline, experts at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) are keeping close tabs on the potential of new developments in the tropics. Here is a look at what is popping up on the radar these days.

New Area on Interest Under Watch in the Caribbean

The NHC is monitoring a new tropical wave that is moving to the west across the Caribbean. While this feature is not as likely to intensify into the likes of Debby, there is a good chance that it could impact parts of Texas or Louisiana this coming weekend.

Forecasters have been watching this wave of low pressure since last week. The wave is now spinning around in the Caribbean Sea where it is feasting on the exceptionally warm ocean waters in this part of the Atlantic basin. The zone from the western Caribbean and into the western Gulf of Mexico is the most likely area of future development in the days ahead.

A lack of wind shear will amplify the warm sea surface temperatures and moist air to foster the development of this feature. Without the prohibitive wind shear in place, the feature will be able to grow without as much limitation. The water temperature readings in this part of the Caribbean are trending into the 80s, well over the recognized threshold of 78 degrees needed for a feature to take on defined tropical characteristics.