Possible Cyclone Monitored Near the Southeastern U.S. Coast as August Begins

Possible Cyclone Near the US

Another Tropical Wave Monitored Near the Caribbean

2025 Hurricane Season Progressing Ahead of Average

After several weeks of calm in the Atlantic, meteorologists have issued alerts over the potential formation of a tropical system near the southeastern coast of the United States.

Experts at AccuWeather reported that they are monitoring three areas with development potential in early August, one of them very close to the coastline between Louisiana and North Carolina.

The situation is similar to that which led to Tropical Storm Chantal in July, when a slow-moving front shifted toward the coast and remained stationary for several days.

In this case, a new front is expected to move into the southeastern US and then stall, bringing rain, thunderstorms, and favorable conditions for tropical activity.

Possible Cyclone Formation Near the Southeast

Possible Cyclone Monitored Near the Southeastern US Coast-Photo: Shutterstock

“The good news is that if something does develop, it will likely move away from the United States,” explained Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather’s lead hurricane expert.

Although the probability of cyclone formation is low, atmospheric conditions could support its development between August 2 and 5.

You may also be interested in: Practical Guide: What to Do If Your Home Floods Due to Heavy Rain

A key factor will be the decrease in wind shear, a phenomenon that typically inhibits tropical storm development when it is strong.

With these disruptive winds weakening, the stalled front could allow for the formation of a more organized system over the ocean.

A Stalled Front Could Trigger Storms in the US

Meanwhile, persistent rain could lead to flash flooding in parts of eastern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

Tourists planning to visit beaches in this region should be cautious due to rough surf and dangerous rip currents.

In addition to the front near the Southeast, specialists are also monitoring another area in the Atlantic with potential for cyclone formation.

It is a tropical wave that recently emerged off the coast of Africa and is moving westward toward the Caribbean.

Another Tropical Wave Heads Toward the Caribbean

This wave could approach the Lesser Antilles between the middle and end of next week. Although initial conditions are not ideal, experts advise staying alert.

“Conditions are marginal for development during the first days of August,” DaSilva explained, noting that the system will encounter dry air and some wind shear as it enters the Caribbean.

However, if it withstands these adverse conditions, it could have greater chances of strengthening as it nears the Florida region.

Forecasts indicate possible development between the end of the first week and the start of the second week of August, depending on how atmospheric conditions evolve along its path.

2025 Hurricane Season Progressing Faster Than Average

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has started earlier than the historical average.

So far, three named storms have formed, whereas typically the third named storm occurs around early August.

The next storm to form will be named Dexter, according to the official list from the National Hurricane Center.

Historically, the fourth named storm forms around August 15, so if a new system develops in the coming days, it would be more than two weeks ahead of schedule.

Possible Cyclone Near the US: Monitoring Continues

The AccuWeather team has forecast an active season, with between 13 and 18 tropical storms expected.

Of these, between seven and ten are expected to become hurricanes, and three to five could reach major hurricane status.

Monitoring remains active both in the tropical Atlantic and near the southeastern United States, where any atmospheric shift could trigger a new cyclonic event, AccuWeather noted.