The Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean that could become the next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
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A large area of widespread pressure over the Atlantic Ocean could result in the next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in the coming days.
A tropical wave, labeled Invest 95L (AL95), has an 80% chance for the next 48 hours and a 90% chance for the next seven days, the National Hurricane Center said in an evening advisory Oct. 6.
The hurricane center appears to be conducive to environmental conditions to form within the “next day or so.” “This system is expected to be near or north of the Northern Leeward Islands on Thursday and Friday, and interests there should monitor its progress.”
The second potential system is to produce large areas of turbulent showers and thunderstorms over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. It is expected to move over the Yucatan Peninsula and over the Bay of Campeche on Tuesday, according to the hurricane center.
Some late developments are possible around midweek, but the center only lists a 10% chance. However, regardless of the development, areas of disturbed weather are expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize, and southern Mexico this week.
atlantic storm tracker
This forecast track shows the most likely path of the storm center. The full width of the storm or its impact is not shown, and the storm center can spend up to 33% of the time moving outside the cone.
Hurricane Priscilla, Tropical Storm Octave continues to rotate in the Pacific Ocean
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Priscilla appears to be a threat to parts of southwestern Mexico, while Tropical Storm Octave weakens toward the east.
Hurricane Center forecasters said in an Oct. 6 advisory that Priscilla continues to strengthen, with heavy rain and gusty winds forecast for parts of southwestern Mexico on Monday.
Priscilla is located approximately 430 miles southeast of the southern tip of Baja, California, with maximum sustained winds near 85 and high wind gusts. Forecasters said additional strengthening is predicted, and Priscilla could approach major hurricane status in the coming days before weakening by midweek.
Priscilla is expected to bring heavy rain to coastal parts of Michoacán and western Guerrero, with amounts of 2 to 4 inches expected. One to three inches of rain is expected in Colima, west Jalisco, and the rest of Guerrero along the coast. The rain poses a risk of flash flooding, the Hurricane Center said.
Get ready for a hurricane now
Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it’s too late. “Obtain disaster supplies while shelves are still stocked and get inspections for flood insurance early, as it requires a 30-day waiting period,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommends.
- Develop an evacuation plan. If you are at risk from a hurricane, you need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to plan where you are going and how you will get there.
- assemble disaster supplies. Whether you’re sheltering in place or sheltering in place, you’ll need supplies not only to get through the storm, but also likely for the long aftermath, NOAA said.
- Get insurance inspected and document your possessions. Contact your insurance company or agent today to request an insurance inspection to ensure you have sufficient coverage to repair or replace your home and belongings. Remember that home and renters insurance does not cover floods, so you need separate insurance for those. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or the National Flood Insurance Program.
- Create a family communication plan. NOAA says you should take time now to write down your hurricane plan and share it with your family. Determine where your family will gather and be sure to include out-of-town locations in case of evacuation.
- strengthen your home. Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes. Trim trees, install storm shutters, accordion shutters, impact glass, and seal the outside of wall openings.
Gabe Hauari is a national trends news reporter for USA Today. You can follow him on X @geuna Or email him at gdhauari@gannett.com.
