Potential Tropical Depression Forming in Atlantic Ocean: What We Know So Far

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A tropical disturbance is forming in the Atlantic Ocean with a 50% chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm later this week.
Hurricane experts predict that this disturbance could be one of several storms expected to form during the second half of August.
If it develops into a storm, it will be named Debby and will be the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
The Atlantic hurricane season has been relatively quiet for nearly three weeks but all necessary atmospheric conditions are estimated to come together within the next week and a half.
The National Hurricane Center predicts that environmental conditions could become conducive for some development around midweek.
Two large areas of high pressure could determine the trajectory of this disturbance: Eastern Seaboard, Florida or Gulf of Mexico.
Potential Tropical Depression Forming in Atlantic Ocean: What We Know So Far

A tropical disturbance is being monitored in the Atlantic Ocean, which could potentially develop into a tropical depression or storm later this week. The system, currently located about 700 to 800 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and drifting westward, has a 50% chance of development according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

The NHC predicts that environmental conditions could become conducive for some development around midweek while the system is near or over the northern Leeward Islands, Greater Antilles, or southwestern Atlantic Ocean. The potential impact on areas such as The Bahamas, Cuba, Hispaniola, Florida or the Southeast coast remains uncertain.

Two large areas of high pressure could determine the trajectory of this disturbance: Eastern Seaboard, Florida or Gulf of Mexico. If it develops into a storm, it will be named Debby and will be the fourth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

The Atlantic hurricane season has been relatively quiet for nearly three weeks after producing historic Hurricane Beryl in early July. However, all necessary atmospheric conditions are estimated to come together within the next week and a half, opening the door for more hurricanes.

Hurricane experts at Colorado State University predict that this disturbance could be one of several storms expected to form during the second half of August when tropical activity typically ramps up. The most active period of the Atlantic hurricane season runs from mid-August to mid-October, with activity peaking around September 10.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • The exact location and strength of the high pressure areas are not specified in the article.
  • The potential impact on specific areas is uncertain.

Sources

82%

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A tropical storm could develop in Atlantic this week

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Matthew Cappucci Monday, 29 July 2024 16:18
  • Unique Points
    • A tropical disturbance in the Atlantic could develop into a tropical depression or storm later this week.
    • The system, potentially named Debby, is currently about 700 to 800 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and drifting west.
  • Accuracy
    • The potential impact to the U.S. East or Gulf Coasts remains uncertain, assuming it develops at all.
    • It may face challenges to develop due to hostile winds and dry air for the next few days.
    • Computer models suggest wind shear may be relatively light, which may favor later development.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article provides information on a potential tropical storm in the Atlantic without directly quoting or disclosing sources. It does not link to any peer-reviewed studies nor pre-print studies and implies facts about the storm's potential development and path without clear indication of their reliability. The author also uses editorializing language such as 'quiet few weeks', 'awaken again', 'threat to... southeastern United States', which can create an exaggerated sense of urgency or danger.
    • After a quiet few weeks in the Atlantic, hurricane season may soon awaken again.
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  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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97%

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Hurricane Season Awakens: Tropical Storm Could Form | Weather.com

The Weather Channel The Weather Monday, 29 July 2024 22:10
  • Unique Points
    • A disturbance in the central Atlantic could organize into a tropical depression or storm, potentially forming late this week or weekend near The Bahamas.
    • It may have just enough moisture to insulate itself once it track farther west and away from dry, dust-laden air from the Sahara Desert.
  • Accuracy
    • A disturbance in the central Atlantic could organize into a tropical depression or storm, potentially forming late this week or weekend near The Bahamas, Cuba or Hispaniola.
    • The potential impact to the U.S. East or Gulf Coasts remains uncertain, assuming it develops at all.
    • Possible tracks range from a sharp recurve well into the Atlantic Ocean to the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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100%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Odds increase for tropical depression or storm to form and track toward Florida, Southeast US this week

Fox Weather Analysis Powered by Fox News Network LLC Brian Donegan Monday, 29 July 2024 22:11
  • Unique Points
    • A tropical disturbance is being tracked in the Atlantic Ocean.
    • A tropical depression could form late this week in the vicinity of the Greater Antilles or the Bahamas.
    • Interests in the Greater Antilles, Bahamas and southeastern US should monitor the progress of this system.
    • Two large areas of high pressure could decide whether the system curls up the Eastern Seaboard, heads for Florida or stays south and tracks into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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96%

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Tropical disturbance over Atlantic worries hurricane experts

New York Post FOX Weather Sunday, 28 July 2024 15:52
  • Unique Points
    • Two high-pressure areas could determine storm’s trajectory: Eastern Seaboard, Florida or Gulf of Mexico.
  • Accuracy
    • The system may have just enough moisture to insulate itself once it track farther west and away from dry, dust-laden air from the Sahara Desert.
    • Interests in the Greater Antilles, Bahamas and southeastern US should monitor the progress of this system.
    • Two large areas of high pressure could decide whether the system curls up the Eastern Seaboard, heads for Florida or stays south and tracks into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Hurricane season has been on pause. Here’s when that could change

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Mary Gilbert Friday, 26 July 2024 08:31
  • Unique Points
    • Hurricane season has been relatively quiet for nearly three weeks after producing historic Hurricane Beryl.
    • All necessary atmospheric conditions are estimated to come together within the next week and a half, opening the door for more hurricanes.
  • Accuracy
    • The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be hyperactive.
    • Beryl was a ferocious Category 5 hurricane that formed early in July due to warm ocean waters and lack of wind shear.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
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