US Politics | Major update as Atlantic storm expected to strengthen into Hurricane Danielle ahead of Labor Day weekend

A BREWING storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane ahead of Labor Day weekend \- but is expected to pose no direct threat to the US. The new tropical depression is set to be identified as Danielle later Thursday \- the first named storm since July 3. NOAAA new tropical depression is set to be identified as tropical storm Danielle today '/ ' NOAAIt would become the first named storm since July 3 '/ ' Advisories are now being issued by the National Hurricane Center, who say the storm could reach wind speeds of 90 mph, according to The Palm Beach Post. That would make the weather front a strong Category 1 hurricane. But FOX 35 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Jayme King said: ...It's staying away from all land masses and will likely meet its demise over the distant northern Atlantic.... The hurricane center is also closely monitoring two other tropical waves. WATER CRISIS City's sewer system 'failing and on brink of collapse with no running water' NO STORM BREWING Quietest hurricane season for 30 years with NO named storms since July 3 AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Adam Douty said: ...This system has a high chance of development over the next five days. ...Satellite images revealed robust and likely gusty thunderstorms associated with the system on Tuesday. ...However, the feature was being attacked by strong southwesterly wind shear.... Experts say the Atlantic hurricane season has had its quietest start for 30 years. There have been only three named tropical storms so far this year – Alex in early June, and Bonnie and Colin at the start of July. It is the first time since 1992 that no named storms have formed in the Atlantic Basin between July 3 and the end of August, said hurricane expert Phil Klotzbach. Most read in The US Sun CUP RUNNETH OVER I'm a 28i-cup & tried Skims swim – my boobs were hanging over the edges WHAT THE TRUCK? STOP! Kardashian fans rip Kim for 'mocking' poor people in gas station pics OUT OF THIS WORLD! Kylie files trademarks for Stormi World & continues to snub newborn son HOUSE HORROR Teen Mom fans brand Cheyenne's newly-built LA mansion 'boring' and 'ugly' CASH BOOST Exact date Americans will receive new up to $1,500 direct payment by this month WINNING PLAN I'm a lottery strategist - avoid a common myth about scratchcards to win big August became only the third time in 60 years without a named storm. Dr Klotzbach, a meteorologist at Colorado State University, said: ...The long quiet stretch has been quite surprising given the robust LaNina in place in the tropical Pacific and warmer than normal tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures.... Dry air from the Sahara is said to be lingering over the western Atlantic, inhibiting the formation of storms. Dr Kim Wood, an expert at Mississippi State University, said only five seasons since 1966 have had lower total storm activity up to August 20. However the unusually quiet start to the season does not mean storms will not come later, she warned. University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy said: ...It has been surprisingly and freakishly quiet in the Atlantic.... Atlantic basin depressions are officially defined as tropical storms \- and given names \- when wind reaches 39mph. They are classed as hurricanes when sustained wind speeds top 74mph. In early June Tropical Storm Alex killed four people in Cuba before dumping 11 inches of rain in Miami. In early July, Hurricane Bonnie \- with 115mph winds \- killed at least two in Mexico and caused floods in Nicaragua. Read More on The US Sun NO KIDDING I was widowed & re-married 2 years later - we have 11 kids, people judge us MAGIC MONEY I make $5,000 a year from collecting side hustle - it takes a few hours a month And Tropical Storm Colin caused Fourth of July travel chaos with thousands of flights delayed or cancelled in the US. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and normally peaks in mid-September. NOAAAdvisories are now being issued by the National Hurricane Center '/ '

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