Dexter Weakens, May Re-Intensify as Extratropical Cyclone

Tropical Storm Dexter, which formed off the U.S. East Coast, is weakening as it moves northeast away from land, but may re-intensify while transitioning into an extratropical cyclone in the coming days. Although Dexter poses no direct threat to the U.S., it could generate increased surf and rip currents along the southeastern coastline. The National Hurricane Center is also monitoring a tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic with a 50% chance of developing into a depression by the weekend, and a low-pressure area off the Southeast U.S. coast with a 30% chance of formation. Neither disturbance is an immediate threat, but both could bring enhanced rainfall and rough surf to parts of the East Coast later this week. Meteorologists are urging vigilance as the peak of hurricane season approaches and Atlantic conditions become more favorable for tropical development.