Hurricane Beryl has formed, and there are two other disturbances. However, at this time, there is no threat to Sebastian, Florida.
As of Sunday morning, Hurricane Beryl is moving west at approximately 21 mph. This rapid westward to west-northwestward motion is expected to continue over the next few days.
The forecast track indicates that Beryl’s center will move across the Windward Islands early Monday and into the southeastern Caribbean Sea by Monday night and Tuesday.
With maximum sustained winds of 115 mph and higher gusts, Beryl has intensified into a dangerous category 3 hurricane, based on aircraft data.
“Continued rapid strengthening is forecast over the next day or so, and Beryl is expected to become an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane before reaching the Windward Islands,” stated the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Computer models predict that Beryl will continue on a westward track toward Mexico.
Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL96)
Also in the Atlantic is tropical disturbance AL96, located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
“Environmental conditions appear conducive for additional development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form by the middle of this week as it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic,” according to the NHC.
There is a 70 percent chance of formation over the next seven days.
The latest computer models indicate that the disturbance will continue on a westward track toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (AL94)
A third disturbance is located in the Gulf of Mexico, specifically over the southern portion of the Bay of Campeche, producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. There is a 50 percent chance of formation as it moves inland over Mexico on Monday.
Two More Disturbances Expected This Coming Week
Two more tropical disturbances are expected to develop this week in the Atlantic. Many forecasters predict that the 2024 Hurricane Season will be a busy one, and it is just beginning.
