The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Tropical disturbance being watched in Gulf of Mexico
Start your day with the latest weather news – As the start of the Atlantic hurricane season nears, the FOX Forecast Center is watching a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico that will bring heavy rain to Florida.
Tropical disturbance in the Gulf to dump heavy rain across Florida this week
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico that is expected to spin across Florida and bring with it plenty of rain that could help drought conditions in the Sunshine State.
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Tropical disturbance in Gulf of Mexico to bring heavy rain to Florida
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins Thursday, but the FOX Forecast Center is already watching a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico. The system has a low chance of development over the next week. Regardless of development, it is expected to send several bands of heavy rain and gusty winds into Florida this week.
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Things to know
- Names that will be used during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
- How to prepare for hurricane season
- NOAA predicts near-average hurricane season this year
Severe storms continue to plague High Plains
Once again, parts of the High Plains are under the threat of severe thunderstorms today. The highest likelihood is in an area that covers eastern New Mexico, West Texas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Tornadoes, hail and damaging wind are possible with any severe storms that develop.
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Smoky skies expected across Northeast, mid-Atlantic
Wildfires in Canada are again making for smoky skies in the U.S. This time, it’s on the eastern side of the country. The blazes burning in Nova Scotia are sending plumes of smoke south. On Wednesday, the worst of the smoke is expected in New York, New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. Smoke could stretch as far south as North Carolina.
Watch: Chaotic video shows man trying to escape raging wildfire in Nova Scotia, Canada
Video recorded in Nova Scotia, Canada, on May 28, 2023, shows a man trying to drive through a raging wildfire in order to escape the flames. At one point in the video, his vehicle nearly slams into another that was stopped on the road but wasn't seen until the last minute due to the thick, black smoke.
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