National Hurricane Center issues first tropical outlook of the hurricane season

The National Hurricane Center has issued its first Tropical Weather Outlook of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The new Tropical Weather Outlooks are extended to 7 days out compared to 5 days in previous years.

An area of showers and storms located north of the Caribbean Islands and east of the Bahamas has a very slim chance of development at 10%. The broad area of low pressure is moving north to northeast in the coming days. This is not a threat to reach the Gulf of Mexico.

The official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is next Thursday, June 1. It's not that rare to have a tropical system form in the month of May, especially later in the month.

Here is the list of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Names. The first name is Arlene. This is a good reminder that hurricane season is starting and to be prepared for the season ahead.