We've passed the peak of hurricane season, and the Tropics are active. Gabrielle and Humberto are no threat to the US, but AL94 could become Imelda over the next few days.
What are the chances of development and what could this mean for weather in the Tampa Bay area?
Here are Tampa Bay 28 Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips' thoughts:
1. If TS or Hurricane Watches are issued for parts of the Carolinas, it will probably be on Saturday night or Sunday. Again, IF.
2. With Humberto expected to pull on Imelda(to be), this could play out in a ton of different ways. Could see some last minutes changes. Folks along the SE coast will need to watch closely.
3. As for Florida? Surf. Rough seas. Lots of Dramamine for cruisers going to the Bahamas. For the West coast? Zilch.
4. Models continue to show Caribbean development. So far, my decision to put up the Halloween decorations and 12 foot Skellies is working out. Fingers crossed.