The Tropical Atlantic is awake: Latest on Gordon and Florence
Happy Labor Day, friends! We hope you are able to enjoy it with family and friends. As expected for quite some time, the tropical Atlantic has emerged out of its slumber as we move into the early part of September. Long range forecast models and the synoptic pattern progression in the atmosphere did a great job of signaling this potential. Earlier this morning, Tropical Storm Gordon formed over the upper Florida Keys. Gordon is expected to move northwestward into the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Florence continues on its slow and steady trek into the Atlantic Ocean. The initial suggestion that Florence would track harmlessly out to sea is, well, no longer the only suggestion. The storm system is set to encounter a very complicated path as it moves into the Atlantic – and it may find itself precariously close to the Eastern United States in a weeks time. Read more