The Atlantic basin is quiet to begin the 2024 hurricane season. The Saharan sands blowing from east to west are mapping out the expected path this summer of many of our expected tropical systems.
🌀HURRICANE SEASON
Marking its future path. What You see here is sand from The
#SaharaDesert
Soon, you will see waves of moisture flow off of West Africa across the Cape Verde islands… and then
IT'S ON!#hurricane #saharadust #tropicalstorm pic.twitter.com/vv0CaOlCAq— In2ThinAir (@In2ThinAir) May 21, 2024
It is simply a matter of time before the sand is displaced by a tropical low pressure system that will be primed to develop.
Despite the lack of tropical activity the week ahead will offer a few opportunities for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to reach near 80 degrees on a daily basis throughout the week ahead.
Today: Rain showers in the morning with scattered thunderstorms arriving in the afternoon. High 82F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tonight: A few clouds. Low 64F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 79F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.