As Kirk continues path toward major hurricane, NHC monitors Invest 91-L, Caribbean disturbance
As Tropical Storm Kirk lingers in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center is watching the system for intensification throughout the next few days.Currently 935 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, Kirk has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and a minimum central pressure of 988 mb. According to the NHC, Kirk is currently moving west-northwest at 13 mph — and getting stronger. Throughout Tuesday, Kirk is expected to gain strength while traveling through the Atlantic, reaching hurricane status by Tuesday night and strengthening to a major hurricane by Thursday.Kirk’s west-northwest movement is expected to continue throughout today, but on Wednesday, the NHC says the system will start taking a gradual turn to the northwest.On its current path, Kirk is not expected to impact land. At this time, the NHC says there are no hazards affecting land. In addition to Kirk and on the heels of devastating Hurricane Helene, the NHC is monitoring multiple disturbances all across the Atlantic and Caribbean.RELATED: Chopper 2 video shows extensive Hurricane Helene damage in St. Pete Beach, Tampa Bay, Fort MyersHere is everything the NHC is monitoring right now. Invest 91-L — Eastern AtlanticFurther east in the Atlantic, the NHC is monitoring Invest 91-L near the coast of Africa, expected to become the next named storm of the 2024 hurricane season. >> What’s an invest?According to the NHC, the broad area of low pressure located a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing showers and thunderstorms with signs of organization.Officials say environmental conditions appear to be conducive for further development of this invest, adding that it’s “very likely” a tropical depression will form in the next day or two as the system moves westward over the Atlantic. Formation chances are extremely high, holding at 90% for both the next 48 hours and seven days.Trough of low pressure — Caribbean SeaThe NHC is closely monitoring an area of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea that could form into a depression before or while moving into the Gulf of Mexico.According to the NHC, interests along the United States Gulf Coast, including Florida, should monitor this system closely.For the latest, click here.Remnants of Joyce — Central AtlanticWeakening from its previous tropical storm status, the NHC says Joyce has dissipated over the Atlantic Ocean.There are currently no hazards affecting land and the NHC will not issue any more advisories on Joyce.Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2First Warning WeatherStay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.RadarSevere Weather AlertsDownload the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
As Tropical Storm Kirk lingers in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center is watching the system for intensification throughout the next few days.
Currently 935 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, Kirk has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph and a minimum central pressure of 988 mb. According to the NHC, Kirk is currently moving west-northwest at 13 mph — and getting stronger.
Throughout Tuesday, Kirk is expected to gain strength while traveling through the Atlantic, reaching hurricane status by Tuesday night and strengthening to a major hurricane by Thursday.
Kirk’s west-northwest movement is expected to continue throughout today, but on Wednesday, the NHC says the system will start taking a gradual turn to the northwest.
On its current path, Kirk is not expected to impact land. At this time, the NHC says there are no hazards affecting land.
In addition to Kirk and on the heels of devastating Hurricane Helene, the NHC is monitoring multiple disturbances all across the Atlantic and Caribbean.
RELATED: Chopper 2 video shows extensive Hurricane Helene damage in St. Pete Beach, Tampa Bay, Fort Myers
Here is everything the NHC is monitoring right now.
Invest 91-L — Eastern Atlantic
Further east in the Atlantic, the NHC is monitoring Invest 91-L near the coast of Africa, expected to become the next named storm of the 2024 hurricane season.
>> What’s an invest?
According to the NHC, the broad area of low pressure located a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing showers and thunderstorms with signs of organization.
Officials say environmental conditions appear to be conducive for further development of this invest, adding that it’s “very likely” a tropical depression will form in the next day or two as the system moves westward over the Atlantic.
Formation chances are extremely high, holding at 90% for both the next 48 hours and seven days.
Trough of low pressure — Caribbean Sea
The NHC is closely monitoring an area of low pressure in the Caribbean Sea that could form into a depression before or while moving into the Gulf of Mexico.
According to the NHC, interests along the United States Gulf Coast, including Florida, should monitor this system closely.
For the latest, click here.
Remnants of Joyce — Central Atlantic
Weakening from its previous tropical storm status, the NHC says Joyce has dissipated over the Atlantic Ocean.
There are currently no hazards affecting land and the NHC will not issue any more advisories on Joyce.
Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2024
Related: Surviving the Season | 2024 Hurricane Special from WESH 2
First Warning Weather
Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.
Download the WESH 2 News app to get the most up-to-date weather alerts.
The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
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