The National Hurricane Center reported Thursday that no tropical cyclone formation is expected in the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico over the next seven days.
According to forecasters, disturbances moving off the western Sahara are encountering large amounts of Saharan dust. This dust is being carried into the tropical North Atlantic along with the weather systems.
Forecasters say that the dry environment is starving the disturbances of the more humid-laden air, especially in the middle part of the atmosphere, that’s needed for development..
While current conditions are unfavourable for tropical development, meteorologists suggest this could change as September approaches. By later next week, we may begin to see a little more liveliness across the Atlantic as we turn the calendar to September, which is known to be the peak month of the hurricane season.
Despite the current lull in activity, officials are urging residents in hurricane-prone areas to remain vigilant. They recommend using this time to review hurricane preparedness plans and replenish necessary supplies.