The one in the Caribbean is that moisture I’ve been mentioning 7+ days out. This one’s at a 10 percent chance over the next five days, but it’s the Gulf, so we need to monitor for sure. Currently, the NOAA shows it pushing west, but could see it shift to the east some. The Euro model likes an eastern track, and so does the GFS. Some runs are even splitting the wave in two, sending some west and some east. Nothing blowing it up for now, but we definitely have something to watch here.
Lastly, we still need to keep an eye on the Caribbean the second week of October, as this is historically a busy time for development. Also, models are sniffing something trying to develop around this time, and the MJO is predicting higher moisture building in the Caribbean the week of 10/14. Nothing official, just watching.
Remember, October is a busy month for the Gulf states.
Chad Trosper is the AVP of Catastrophe Claims at Tower Hill Insurance. He has over 19 years of experience in the claims industry and a true passion for weather. Chad graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Business and Sociology and also holds a master’s certification in Business Process Management from the University of San Francisco. Chad currently resides in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife and three children.