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Current storms, forecast
The Weather Channel • • world
Key Points:
- The map provides real-time satellite imagery and tracks tropical systems in the Atlantic Basin, highlighting areas under observation for potential development during the hurricane season.
- Wind shear, depicted in purple on the map, represents strong changes in wind speed and direction with height, which inhibit the formation and intensification of tropical cyclones.
- Dry, dusty air from the Sahara Desert, shown in brown shading, suppresses thunderstorm activity and is unfavorable for tropical storm development across the Atlantic.
- Sea surface temperatures and accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) metrics are used to assess the current season's activity compared to average, considering the strength and duration of storms.
- Similar tracking is available for the Pacific Basin, including the forecast cone for Tropical Storm Lala and the season’s storm tracks, helping to monitor and predict storm behavior in that region.
