Bermuda Region — Tropical Storm Dexter officially formed in the western Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, August 3, according to meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida. While the system has drawn close attention from forecasters, current tracking models show it posing no threat to the U.S. coastline.
Where Is Dexter Now?
As of 11 p.m. Sunday, the center of Dexter was located approximately 300 miles west-northwest of Bermuda, and was moving east-northeast at 12 mph. The NHC reported that this forward speed is expected to increase through early Tuesday, before slowing again by Wednesday.
“Maximum sustained winds were near 45 mph with higher gusts,” the NHC reported. “Some slight strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days.”
Dexter is expected to transition into a post-tropical cyclone by Wednesday, losing tropical characteristics while continuing its path across the open ocean.
No Threat to U.S. or Bermuda
From the beginning, Dexter has remained well offshore. Earlier on Sunday, it was labeled an area of low pressure known as Invest 95L (AL95), located a few hundred miles east of the North Carolina coast.
“Dexter was forecast to move away from the U.S. coast and stay north of Bermuda,” the NHC confirmed in their update.
Although it reached tropical storm status, Dexter is not expected to make landfall or create significant disruptions.
Other Systems Under Surveillance
The NHC is also monitoring two additional systems:
- A large tropical wave in the central tropical Atlantic
- A disturbance off the Southeastern U.S. coast
Neither has become a named storm yet, but both are being watched for possible development. National Hurricane Center graphics update automatically with each advisory.
Peak Hurricane Season Approaches
Dexter’s formation comes two months into the Atlantic hurricane season, which spans June 1 to November 30. The most active part of the season typically occurs between August and October, when warm waters and favorable winds support storm development.
“Dexter is a reminder that conditions are becoming more favorable for tropical development,” forecasters noted.
Even as Dexter stays out to sea, the tropics are clearly beginning to ramp up.
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