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Reliable, no-hype coverage of tropical storms and hurricanes across the Atlantic from the team at Space City Weather! https://theeyewall.com/

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 1h

For South Jersey and Delaware, it appears this will be the most significant coastal storm in 10 to 15 years. Major impacts, particularly from gusty winds, beach erosion, and coastal flooding. We explain impacts and the latest on active Western weather below or at theeyewall.com.

Major coastal flooding and beach erosion coming for the Jersey Shore and Delmarva, while storminess continues out West

Biggest coastal storm impacts in 10 to 15 years for Delaware and South Jersey

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 1d

A whole heck of a lot to cover today on the coastal storm this weekend in the Mid-Atlantic. Impacts in NJ and Delaware could be the worst since January 2016 or Hurricane Sandy south of Long Beach Island. Expected impacts and more below and at theeyewall.com

Worst impacts since January 2016 or Sandy possible for Southern New Jersey & Delaware from East Coast storm Sunday & Monday

Flooding likely in the Desert Southwest as well

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 1d

Visit theeyewall.com for the latest on the two major weather stories over the next few days: A major east coast nor’easter (looking at you, Jersey friends) and a major rain event in the Desert. More to come on this.

The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 2d

Two major U.S. weather events will unfold in the coming days: A coastal storm in the East will whip up wind, surf, and rain from North Carolina to southern New England. In the Southwest, heavy rainfall with tropical moisture will lead to significant flash flooding concerns Friday and Saturday.

Major coastal storm to impact parts of the East Coast, while a significant flash flooding risk emerges in the Southwest

In brief: A major coastal storm will produce heavy rain, gusty winds, severe beach erosion and potentially major coastal flooding from North Carolina through New Jersey, Long Island, and southern N…

The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 3d

The latest on what we know about this weekend’s long-duration coastal storm off the Eastern Seaboard. Plus, an update on Jerry & Hurricane Priscilla's remnant moisture in the Desert Southwest this weekend as well with flooding potential. Lots to cover.

Notable coastal impacts from a storm growing more likely from the Mid-Atlantic through New England this weekend

Plus significant rain in the Desert and Jerry's close swipe with Antigua and Barbuda

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 4d

Tropical Storm Jerry has formed, but we think there are some more important issues to discuss in the weather. Details below.

Tropical Storm Jerry forms but more significant impacts may come from a coastal storm in the East and Hurricane Priscilla's remnants in the West

Jerry will pass close to the northeast Caribbean though

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 5d

Invest 95L is interesting but it seems unlikely to be a serious concern. Meanwhile, there is stuff to watch off the Southeast later this week or weekend. We explain, plus have more on potential rain in the Desert SW from Priscilla.

Watching the Southeast later this week or weekend for a coastal storm, while Invest 95L likely spins away in the open ocean

Also, a dose of heavy rain possible in the Desert Southwest from Priscilla

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 6d

Invest 95L will likely develop this week in the Atlantic, though it should miss the islands we think. Meanwhile, on the other side of the continent, Priscilla in the E Pacific may eventually be a rainmaker in the Southwest. Details on what we know today below or at theeyewall.com

Invest 95L should develop this week but should miss the islands, while Priscilla in the Pacific may be a Southwest rainmaker in about a week

Still a long way to go with Priscilla

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 7d

We have the latest on the disturbance near Florida, the next one in the Atlantic, and Storm Amy. We also look back at Humberto’s rapid intensification and the lessons we can apply to evacuations in the context of recent news from the Gulf Coast.

Florida rains, more Atlantic mischief, and a look back at lessons we can apply from Humberto's rapid intensification

Changes to how we think about evacuation planning may be necessary in the modern era

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 9d

An update from Bermuda, which seems to have weathered Imelda fine. Next up, Storm Amy will hit the UK this weekend with Amber warnings for wind in Scotland. Two new tropical areas to watch, one in the central Atlantic next week, the other will be a rainmaker in Florida. Details on it all today.

Bermuda handles Imelda fine, while the UK anticipates Storm Amy this weekend

Also, heavy rain coming for Florida's east coast

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 9d

In which @mattlanza.bsky.social discusses Imelda’s “robust backside.”

Imelda will plow through Bermuda tonight, while Humberto helps add fuel to Storm Amy in the UK

The meteorology behind all this is fascinating

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 11d

Imelda, now a hurricane will take aim at Bermuda tomorrow. It’s going to get a burst of help from the jet stream as it approaches Bermuda and begins to transition into a hybrid hurricane/extratropical storm. Details on how this will unfold and more today! Below or at theeyewall.com

Complicated Hurricane Imelda continues to target Bermuda by late Wednesday

Hurricane impacts a bit more than 24 hours out for the island

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 12d

Imelda’s forecast continues to confidently shift away from the U.S., but in the process, Bermuda is now at risk. Details on what we could expect to see in the coming days, the latest on Humberto, and a quick check on other weather across the country today below or at theeyewall.com

Imelda may aim for Bermuda as it follows Humberto off to the northeast this week

Also, a Gulf disturbance may bring heavy rain to Veracruz in Mexico

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 12d

The latest on TD 9 this afternoon and its thankfully diminishing threat to the Southeast for now. Plus, we have another look at Humberto, which hit category 5 intensity on Saturday, the second storm this year, in the context of a marine heat wave below or at theeyewall.com

Tropical Depression 9 trends are favorable, but heavy rain and rough marine weather still likely off the Southeast coast

Plus, Humberto's journey to category 5 intensity yesterday

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 13d

No one signed up to do hurricane forecasting because it’s easy. A hard forecast is normal, and this one for Tropical Depression 9 is worth a couple Excedrin. All the latest in our post:

Tropical Depression 9 remains a major rainfall threat to coastal Carolinas and a big headache for forecasters

Various players on the field will impact the final outcome of TD 9

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 14d

Here is our evening update on Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, a system likely to become Imelda, hit the Bahamas, and then threaten the coastal Carolinas with very heavy rain. Details on the rainfall scenarios.

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Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 looking like it's going to be a serious rainstorm for the eastern Carolinas

The goalposts of possible rainfall totals in the Carolinas are quite wide

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 15d

I stop at a Buc-ee’s to use the fabulous restrooms and record a tropical update video!

The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 16d

We have the latest on Invest 94L and why it remains worth watching closely on the East Coast. Plus, we dive in on Gabrielle and impacts to the Azores and eventually Portugal and Spain. And there’s also Humberto as well. We take a look at all three today below or at theeyewall.com

Invest 94L remains worth watching for the East Coast, while Gabrielle slams the Azores tonight

Also, Humberto is expected to become a major hurricane, while likely avoiding land

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 16d

Here’s a Wednesday evening update on newly formed Tropical Storm #Humberto and what’s new with Invest 94L. Spoiler alert: Don’t expect much clarity on Invest 94L’s forecast for another few days at least.

Wednesday evening update: Humberto cast as lead actor with the dueling southwest Atlantic disturbances

Not much clarity on 94L, but we've got some additional color on it this evening

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 17d

We have a full update on the twin Invests in the Atlantic and what we know (and more importantly don’t know) about them today. Plus, Gabrielle isn’t done yet, with hurricane impacts coming to the Azores. More below or at theeyewall.com

Twin tropical waves continue to bear watching in the coming days in the southwest Atlantic

Meanwhile Gabrielle will aim at the Azores and maybe even Portugal itself

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 17d

Hope you’re all surviving the rapture okay! Here’s a Tuesday evening video tropical update.

The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 18d

We’re beginning to look closer at newly minted Invests 93L and 94L in the SW Atlantic. The overall weather pattern is a mess with high uncertainty, but folks on the East Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean islands, and Bermuda should be keeping an eye on things. Details today:

A delicate ballet will unfold in the southwest Atlantic over the next several days but the choreography is far from determined

Interests in the islands, Bermuda, and on the U.S. East Coast should monitor the forecast

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 18d

Prefer a video tropical update? Gotcha covered. Gettin’ noisy out there folks.

The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 19d

It’s starting to actually look like September in the Atlantic. We have the latest on Gabrielle’s rapid intensification, as well as the two disturbances we’re watching and what they may do in the coming days. Read for more!

Atlantic Tropics shifting into a potential busier mode over the next 10 days

Gabrielle to head east while 2 disturbances have legitimate development chances

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The Eyewall @theeyewallwx.bsky.social · 19d

Today we take a look at Gabrielle, its path to a hurricane that goes out to sea, the next tropical wave, as well as a pattern change in the U.S. that will bring wetter weather to drought-plagued parts of the country. Check it out below or at theeyewall.com.

Gabrielle in line to become a hurricane as it turns out to sea while the U.S. sees a wetter pattern change this week

Warm weather continues as well

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