2 tropical cyclones tracked in Atlantic as hurricane season 2023 reaches its peak
There are three areas of tropical weather that are being monitored this week across the Atlantic and Pacific basins, including Hurricane Lee. Sept. 10 marks the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Tracking major Hurricane Lee
Lee restrengthened into a major hurricane on Sunday. Meteorologist Haley Meier takes a look at the forecast cone and explains the impacts the U.S. is already seeing.
The Atlantic basin is buzzing with activity as hurricane season has officially hit its peak on Sept. 10, with powerful Hurricane Lee and Tropical Storm Margot in the Atlantic.
The National Hurricane Center is also issuing advisories for two other disturbances off Africa.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SEPTEMBER DURING HURRICANE SEASON
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None of the storms are a direct threat to the U.S. at this time with forecasters continuing to monitor Hurricane Lee's potential track.
Here’s a closer look at the tropical systems:
Hurricane Lee expected to strengthen over coming days
Hurricane Lee restrengthened on Sunday becoming a major Category 3 storm. Lee is beginning to produce dangerous beach conditions around the western Atlantic, the NHC said.
Lee has maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and is slowing down over the Southwestern Atlantic.
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On the forecast track, Lee is expected to pass well to the north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico early this week, the NHC said.
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Tropical Storm Margot forecast to strengthen
Tropical Storm Margot is located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean. The storm is about 1,100 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
Margot current has maximum sustained winds approaching 65 mph with higher gusts. According to the NHC, gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Margot is forecast to become a hurricane this week.
Margot will not be a threat to the U.S.
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NAMES FOR 2023 HURRICANE SEASON
Invest 97L, another area of interest moves off Africa
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The National Hurricane Center is also issuing advisories for two other disturbances off of Africa. Invest 97L is located a few hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
An "invest" is a designation given by the National Hurricane Center for tropical disturbances that warrant additional monitoring. Conditions appear more favorable for development as it moves further into the eastern tropical Atlantic.
The National Hurricane Center says 97L remains disorganized and has a low, 10% chance of forming into a tropical depression over the next week.
The NHC is tracking a tropical wave near the west coast of Africa, producing showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear favorable for some development later this week. In the meantime, there is no chance of development in the next two days and a 50% chance of development over the next week.
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