National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has updated its 2024 Atlantic hurricane season outlook with a highly active season likely to continue in the Atlantic Basin.

We’re still on track as the highest predicted forecast ever from NOAA due to near record-breaking sea surface temperatures.

Even though the African Saharan dust has limited tropical activity in July, tropical activity will pick up mid-August through mid-September. One of the main reasons is the Saharan air layer will weaken, which will allow tropical activity to thrive in very warm sea surface temperatures, a moisture-rich environment and weak vertical wind shear in the coming weeks. 

Hurricane Ernesto is currently forecast to move through Bermuda in the next 48 hours as a Category 2 or 3 storm.

In the tristate, coastal communities will experience rough surf, large swells and windy conditions from Ernesto remaining offshore.

Stick with the Storm Watch Team for the latest on the tropics and how it might impact your neighborhood.