Hurricane Season: NHC Tracks Multiple Systems

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring several weather systems across the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, including Hurricane Kirk, which is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane while remaining offshore. Another tropical wave, designated Invest 91L, is likely to develop into a tropical depression soon, with a high chance of formation as it moves westward. A broad trough of low pressure in the northwestern Caribbean is also under observation, with a 40% chance of developing into a tropical depression by the weekend. Recent impacts from Hurricane Helene, which caused over 150 fatalities and extensive damage, highlight the ongoing threats from tropical systems this season. Meteorologists anticipate continued cyclonic activity in the Atlantic and Caribbean as the hurricane season progresses into October. The NHC advises those along the U.S. Gulf Coast to stay alert for potential developments that may affect the region.