WASHINGTON —
Former Tropical Storm Idalia
Due to its interaction with land, Idalia has lost its tropical characteristics. As a result, the National Hurricane Center declared it a "post-tropical cyclone." The remnants of Tropical Storm Idalia moved off the North Carolina coast into the Atlantic Ocean.
Its gusty winds and heavy rain are all over the ocean now. That means Idalia is still causing rough surf and coastal erosion along the east coast heading into the Labor Day Weekend. It could regain tropical characteristics as it approaches Bermuda and be reclassified as a tropical storm. That's what the National Hurricane Center is forecasting to occur on Saturday. Large waves, gusty winds and some heavy rain could occur in Bermuda.
Idalia made landfall as a major category 3 hurricane at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday in the Big Bend of Florida with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. That made it a Category 3 hurricane.
Tropical Storm Gert
Tropical Storm Gert has redeveloped but is not expected to live much longer.
Tropical Storm Katia
Tropical Storm Katia will weaken significantly heading into next week. It is not expected to make landfall on any area.
We typically see the most tropical activity from mid-August through mid-October. The official peak of the Atlantic hurricane season occurs on September 10th when environmental conditions are the most favorable.
