Tropical storms parade in the Pacific while Atlantic is on standby
There are numerous areas to watch across the Eastern and Central Pacific Ocean soon, including a major hurricane, while the Atlantic basin waits to awaken from its current slumber
With named storms in the Pacific Ocean making headlines, one might be wondering about the Atlantic Ocean and its lack of attention from tropical systems this month.
At the moment, the Pacific is certainly more active than its Atlantic counterpart, with forecasters monitoring a hurricane and three potential areas for future development.
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Tropical activity is currently prominent in the Central and Eastern Pacific regions.
Hurricane Iona is moving south of Hawaii, but there are no coastal warnings in effect at this time.
Additionally, Tropical Storm Keli is closely trailing Iona, and that isn't the only other storm to worry about. There are three potential areas for future tropical development in the Pacific, showing probabilities ranging from 30 per cent to 90 per cent over the next seven days.
Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season is still expected to be active, despite its snooze status at the moment.
In fact, this year’s tropical activity is actually progressing a few steps ahead of a typical hurricane season by this point in the year.
The Atlantic's last named storm was Chantal, which occurred from July 4-6 and made landfall in South Carolina.
The reason for the current slumber in the season? A less favourable environment was present in July, with many plumes of Saharan dust and strong wind shear that inhibited storm growth and organization.
However, there is still a lot of hurricane season left to go, with the peak of the season occurring on Sept. 10.
Forecasters are still keenly monitoring the Atlantic, watching for any shift in atmospheric conditions. The lull offers a moment of respite, but historical data suggests vigilance remains paramount.
Sea surface temperatures remain supportive, hinting at a potential resurgence of activity in the coming weeks. The question isn't if, but when, the Atlantic awakens from its slumber.
With files from Rachel Modestino, a meteorologist at The Weather Network.