Hurricane Erin moving north, two other waves follow

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Atlantic hurricane season is ramping up, with Hurricane Erin holding strong in the western Atlantic and two tropical waves showing signs of development farther east.

Erin, which looked a bit ragged earlier, has reorganized with a healthier core of thunderstorms near its center. Winds are currently estimated at 105 mph, and the storm could strengthen a little more over the next day or two as it passes over warm water with less wind shear to disrupt it. Hurricane Hunter aircraft are on the way to gather fresh data, which will help fine-tune forecasts.

The storm is moving north-northwest at about 10 mph but should curve northward, then northeastward, staying mostly offshore. Even so, Erin’s large wind field will spread impacts far from its center. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected this week along the Bahamas, Bermuda, the U.S. East Coast, and Atlantic Canada. The Outer Banks of North Carolina face the most immediate threats, with tropical storm conditions, coastal flooding, and beach erosion likely beginning late Wednesday. Bermuda could also see tropical storm conditions by Thursday into Friday.

Meanwhile, two other systems are brewing. The first tropical wave, in the central Atlantic, may become a depression later this week as it races westward toward the northern Leeward Islands. Forecasters give it a 60% chance of development within seven days. Farther east, near the Cabo Verde Islands, another disturbance has a smaller 30% chance of forming before conditions become less favorable.

With the peak of hurricane season approaching, it’s a reminder for coastal communities to stay informed and prepared as the tropics stay active.

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