Tropical storm Hanna forms, joining Gonzalo as the Atlantic hurricane season heats up

The already active Atlantic hurricane season became a little more active on Friday morning, after Tropical Storm Hanna formed in the Gulf of Mexico, joining Tropical Storm Gonzalo and a new disturbance that is brewing. in the tropical Atlantic.

Although none of these storm systems pose a threat to the eastern United States, Hanna targets Texas and Gonzalo heads for Barbados and other islands in the Caribbean region of the Lower Antilles.

Both Gonzalo and Hanna made history when they formed, becoming the earliest storm “G” and the earliest storm “H” recorded in the Atlantic. On average, it takes until mid-September for storms named Seventh and Eighth to develop.

Before Hanna, the first storm “H” was Tropical Storm Harvey, which formed on August 3, 2005.

Here are the latest forecasts for the two active tropical storms. It’s worth noting: National Hurricane Center forecasters expected Gonzalo to become a hurricane this week, but dry air has prevented the storm from strengthening and forecasters now think Gonzalo will weaken to a tropical depression on Monday.

Tropical Storm Hanna

Tropical Storm Gonzalo

Live weather radar

NJ WEATHER: Sick of all the rain and heat? More is on the way.

Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com.

Len Melisurgo can be contacted at [email protected]. Tell us your coronavirus story or send a tip here.