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What is the Bermuda High? – NBC 6 South Florida

What is the Bermuda High?  – NBC 6 South Florida

The potential development of a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean is still being monitored, but there are many uncertainties at this time.

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a tropical wave over the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

Currently, there is a small chance (50%) that the wave will develop into a depression or storm in the next seven days.

Debby is the next name on the list.

Here’s what we know:

The tropical wave is being steered west-northwest by the Bermuda High, a semi-permanent subtropical high pressure in the northern Atlantic Ocean off the east coast of the United States. This high pressure gets its name from the fact that it is usually located near the island of Bermuda.

The force of the descending air dome determines where the wave goes.

A clearer picture of what is going to happen will become clear once all the ingredients are in play. By Wednesday we will have a better idea of ​​what awaits us this weekend.

Scenario 1: A stronger Bermuda high will steer the tropical wave toward Florida or the Gulf of Mexico, leading to a rainy weekend in South Florida.

Scenario 2: A weaker Bermuda high will steer the system clockwise around the edge of the system, pushing the system away from the U.S. coast. Our local weather forecast calls for light rainfall.

The question now is: will the wave intensify into a depression or a storm? Will it veer northeast or steer west-northwest in the coming days?

The strength of the Bermuda High will determine the final path. For now, stay tuned for the latest tropical developments.