Tropical Update: The tropics are beginning to get more active. Watching!

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August 11, 2026 at 2:20:12 PM

🌀 Tropical Update: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm sure everyone is sick of working on this fine Tuesday, so as you take your scroll break from work, I thought you'd love to read my tropical update. In true fashion as we head toward the start of schools/colleges, the tropics are coming alive, and this year is no different. I am, and forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are monitoring two main areas for potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean and two areas in the Pacific Ocean, with one showing a potential threat to Hawaii.

In the Atlantic, we have an area of disturbed weather in the North Atlantic moving away from the United States that has a low chance 20% of some Tropical Development over the next 5-7 days, but does not pose any threat to NC!

Down in the Main Development Region of the Atlantic, we've had several tropical waves that are moving off Africa over the next 5-10 days, and some are trying to show signs of development. There is now a 70% from the National Hurricane Center that a Tropical Depression or Storm will develop in this area. There remains high wind shear and dry air, so it'll face an uphill battle as it moves generally westward across the Atlantic. Since the system has not even developed, let's take models with a grain of salt and not jump to too many conclusions, but the threat to North Carolina at this point is rather low. So there's no reason to worry at this point.

Image 2: Is a graphic I created to give you an idea how long it takes tropical systems to travel across the Atlantic Ocean (NOT A FORECAST), just an example. This location is 10-14 days away, and it may not even survive the trek across. There could be some enhanced moisture to parts of the Caribbean Islands which they very much need.

Over in the Pacific, there is an area of disturbed weather over 1k miles east southeast of the Hawaiian Islands that has a high chance of becoming a Tropical Depression or Storm. Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should closely

monitor the progress of this system.

I'll keep you posted all season long; nothing to worry about right now in NC!

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CADEN NELSON

THE WARMEST TEMPERATURES OF THE SEASON ARE THE WAY

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Mar 16, 2020

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The 80s are coming, the warmest temperatures of the season are the way. Tuesday and Wednesday will be cooler 50s and 60s with some 70s, a few showers possible Tuesday morning. The heat really moves in starting Thursday (the first day of spring) it will feel more like late May rather March Thursday and Friday.

A strong ridge will allow for a southwest wind to bring in the mild air, highs across the state will be in the 70s and 80s for both Thursday and Friday. The end of this week will be a great time to get outside and do some yard work or even let the kids play in the sprinkler. Temperatures will be running 15-20 degrees above average on Thursday and Friday.

Thursday:

Partly sunny and mild with highs in the 70s and 80s cooler in the mountains and along the coast, we will be watching for a few showers possible as well in the afternoon!

Friday:

Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the 70s and 80s, a little cooler along the coast and in the mountains.

Pollen:

Here comes the pollen, 4 of the next 5 days will see some of the highest pollen levels we have seen so far this year. Get the tissues ready. Remember a low-grade fever 100 and below can sometimes be related to Pollen, above 100.4 contact medical professionals.

The next 5 days: Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a few showers possible in the morning on an isolated base. Highs will be in the 60s for most. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and dry with highs in the 50s,60s, and 70s.