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What disturbances are in the Atlantic basin?
There are several tropical distrurbances in the Atlantic basin as of early Monday, Aug. 25.
Tropical Storm Fernand
Status: Strengthening, but likely won’t reach hurricane status.
Movement: North-northeast over open waters in the central Atlantic.
Threat to land: No threat to the United States; poses no hazard to land.
Forecast: Expected to move over cooler waters within 48 hours and become post-tropical.
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In the eastern Caribbean with near-zero chances of developing further in the next seven days.
Tropical Waves
There also are three other tropical waves in the Atlantic basin: two in the eastern Atlantic and another in the northwestern Caribbean. Monitoring continues.
Will Tropical Storm Fernand become a hurricane?
Tropical Storm Fernand is expected to strengthen Aug. 25 but will likely fall short of becoming a hurricane.
It's expected to move over cold water within the next 48 hours and become post-tropical.
Is Tropical Storm Fernand a threat to Texas or the United States?
Fernand is moving north-northeast over open waters in the central Atlantic and poses no threat to the United States.
It’s too early to know if any of the other tropical waves will develop or where they might go.
➤ Spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Fernand
Where is the Atlantic basin?
The Atlantic basin refers to the part of the Atlantic Ocean where tropical storms and hurricanes form and move. It generally includes:
The Atlantic Ocean itself (from the west coast of Africa to the eastern U.S. coast)
The Gulf of Mexico, renamed to the Gulf of America through an executive order by President Donald Trump
The Caribbean Sea
When is hurricane season?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, with the busiest period from August through mid-October. The peak typically occurs around Sept. 10.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Tropics update in a minute: quick answers to questions, Texas impact
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