INVEST 91-L expected to develop in Gulf of Mexico marking the start of the Atlantic hurricane season
Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico have become better organized overnight.
I’M METEOROLOGIST JONATHAN MYERS HERE WITH YOUR CERTIFIED MOST ACCURATE FORECAST TODAY PARTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. TONIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. EAST WIND AROUND 6 MPH BECOMING CALM IN THE EVENING. FRIDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. PARTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTH WIND 6 TO 9 MPH. FRIDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. EAST WIND AROUND 6 MPH BECOMING CALM IN THE EVENING. SATURDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTH WIND 7 TO 9 MPH. SATURDAY NIGHT A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE 8PM. PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. SUNDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 82. SUNDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. MONDAY MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. MONDAY NIGHTMOSTLY CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. TUESDAY MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 86. TUESDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 68. WEDNESDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 88. TODAY PARTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. TONIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. EAST WIND AROUND 6 MPH BECOMING CALM IN THE EVENING. FRIDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. PARTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTH WIND 6 TO 9 MPH. FRIDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. EAST WIND AROUND 6 MPH BECOMING CALM IN THE EVENING. SATURDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTH WIND 7 TO 9 MPH. SATURDAY NIGHT A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE 8PM. PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. SUNDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 82. SUNDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. MONDAY MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. MONDAY NIGHTMOSTLY CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. TUESDAY MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 86. TUESDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 68. WEDNESDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 88. TODAY PARTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH. TONIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. EAST WIND AROUND 6 MPH BECOMING CALM IN THE EVENING. FRIDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. PARTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTH WIND 6 TO 9 MPH. FRIDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. EAST WIND AROUND 6 MPH BECOMING CALM IN THE EVENING. SATURDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. NORTH WIND 7 TO 9 MPH. SATURDAY NIGHT A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE 8PM. PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. SUNDAY A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 82. SUNDAY NIGHT PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. MONDAY MOSTLY SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 84. MONDAY NIGHTMOSTLY CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 66. TUESDAY – **CHIMES** HERE’S YOUR SEVEN-DAY FORECAST..
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INVEST 91-L expected to develop in Gulf of Mexico marking the start of the Atlantic hurricane season
Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico have become better organized overnight.
Update 9:45 a.m.: Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico have become better organized overnight, according to the National Hurricane Center.The development chances for INVEST 91-L in the next 48 hours is 50 percent.Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could happen over portions of the Florida peninsula through the weekend.Check out your local forecast and download the WJCL Weather AppWJCL 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Storm names, timing, potential ‘hot spots’ and moreGeorgia, South Carolina Hurricane Guide: What you need to know for the 2023 storm seasonInitial report: Hurricane season begins Thursday and this year we are tracking INVEST 91-L to start the season. The INVEST is currently an area of low pressure located in the Gulf of Mexico.The chance of this weak disturbance developing into a named tropical system is only 20% at the time of this update. The low pressure area is tracking towards the west coast of Florida. Impacts for Florida will include increased rain chances, downpours, and some gusty winds.The tropical disturbance may push more clouds towards Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry with a slight bump in rain chances for Saturday. Most of the impacts will stay to our south with this system. If you are headed to the beach on Friday or Saturday there may be an increased risk of rip currents and also some high surf.During hurricane season tropical activity usually peaks between mid-August and early October. An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms. Here’s a look at the WJCL 22 Atlantic hurricane season forecast including this season’s hot spots, potential storm timing, and the number of named storms for this season. You can check out the forecast here.For the latest weather information and the area’s certified most accurate forecast watch WJCL 22 News or check the free WJCL 22 News App. You can get weather updates anytime on social media…follow me on Twitter here or on Facebook here.Jeremy NelsonWJCL 22 Chief Meteorologist
Update 9:45 a.m.: Showers and thunderstorms associated with an area of low pressure over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico have become better organized overnight, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The development chances for INVEST 91-L in the next 48 hours is 50 percent.
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Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could happen over portions of the Florida peninsula through the weekend.
Check out your local forecast and download the WJCL Weather App
WJCL 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Storm names, timing, potential ‘hot spots’ and more
Georgia, South Carolina Hurricane Guide: What you need to know for the 2023 storm season
Initial report:
Hurricane season begins Thursday and this year we are tracking INVEST 91-L to start the season. The INVEST is currently an area of low pressure located in the Gulf of Mexico.
The chance of this weak disturbance developing into a named tropical system is only 20% at the time of this update. The low pressure area is tracking towards the west coast of Florida. Impacts for Florida will include increased rain chances, downpours, and some gusty winds.
The tropical disturbance may push more clouds towards Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry with a slight bump in rain chances for Saturday. Most of the impacts will stay to our south with this system. If you are headed to the beach on Friday or Saturday there may be an increased risk of rip currents and also some high surf.
During hurricane season tropical activity usually peaks between mid-August and early October. An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms.
Here’s a look at the WJCL 22 Atlantic hurricane season forecast including this season’s hot spots, potential storm timing, and the number of named storms for this season. You can check out the forecast here.
For the latest weather information and the area’s certified most accurate forecast watch WJCL 22 News or check the free WJCL 22 News App. You can get weather updates anytime on social media…follow me on Twitter here or on Facebook here.
Jeremy Nelson
WJCL 22 Chief Meteorologist