Tropical Storm Gabrielle to become a Hurricane
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Despite a few decidedly quiet periods so far, forecasters say the conditions are still favorable for more hurricanes this year. The latest storm, Gabrielle, formed on Wednesday.
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NWS predicted a busy hurricane season. So far, nature hasn't delivered.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service predicted an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, warning of up to 19 named storms. But so far, those projections are off track. The season has seen fewer storms than average and only one hurricane to date.
Three factors are to blame, or cheer. One, a strong vertical wind shear, which refers to a change in wind speed or direction with altitude. It has increased thanks to a cyclonic circulation in the mid-upper troposphere, which is the lowest region of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Florida weather NOAA update: tropical depression or Tropical Storm Gabrielle is likely to form in central Atlantic soon. Any Palm Beach County impact?