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The National Hurricane Center downgraded Cristobal to a tropical depression about 610 miles west of the Azores, with maximum sustained winds around 35 mph and a northeast drift of roughly 16 mph; the system is expected to dissipate soon, and no coastal watches or warnings are in effect.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has started unusually slowly, with NOAA forecasting 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes, while CSU keeps its July forecast at nine named storms (four hurricanes, one major). So far two tropical storms—Arthur and Bertha—have formed in the Gulf. Forecasters expect the peak from mid-August to mid-October, but signals point to below-average activity due to a strengthening El Niño and cooler Atlantic waters that raise wind shear in the main development region. A few storms could still form, but this season is shaping up to be among the quietest in years; the Pacific is more active, and the lingering El Niño could influence 2027 as well.
A three-month expedition near Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard drilled as deep as 1,300 feet below the Atlantic seafloor and recovered about 13,200 gallons of freshwater, confirming a large reservoir that stretches from offshore New Jersey to Maine and could theoretically supply New York City for around 800 years. While the freshwater appears present in several sediment types, accessing and safely using it would be technically complex, expensive, and potentially harmful to marine ecosystems, so researchers are still estimating the reservoir’s size, connections to onshore aquifers, and whether it’s being replenished.
NOAA’s 2026 Atlantic hurricane outlook calls for a below-average season, with fewer named storms and hurricanes than the long-term average. Forecasters point to expected atmospheric and oceanic conditions—such as increased wind shear and climate variability patterns tied to ENSO—that typically suppress development in the Atlantic. Even in a quieter season, residents should not become complacent: stay informed through official updates, review preparedness and evacuation plans, and monitor any storms that do form.
In a fiery Senate appropriations hearing, FBI director Kash Patel denied allegations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences as “baseless,” calling the reports a “total farce” and announcing a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Democrats argued the claims signal a dereliction of duty, while Patel challenged the questioning and even offered to take a sobriety test alongside Sen. Chris Van Hollen. The dispute also touched on a disputed bar-tab spending claim and prior coverage, including a ProPublica video of him with the USA hockey team, all underscoring ongoing contention around his conduct and leadership.
The French Navy’s nuclear-powered carrier strike group, centered on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, set sail from Toulon to participate in ORION 26, a joint high-intensity exercise in the Atlantic. While exact CSG composition wasn’t officially published, observers saw the Alsace (D652), Chevalier Paul (D621), Italian Andrea Doria (D553), and the BRF Jacques Chevallier (A725) departing, with a focus on air defense and a submarine likely to be part of the group. ORION 26 will span the coming weeks and involve 24 countries, testing France’s ability to conduct high‑intensity operations in a joint and combined environment, against a backdrop of European security tensions and France’s leadership of the coalition.
Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the central Atlantic and is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane, potentially impacting the northern Leeward Islands, but is not expected to threaten the US mainland due to a cold front. The Atlantic hurricane season is winding down, but late-season storms and weather patterns like the Central American Gyre could still produce significant storms in October and November.
Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane within a few days, with its core forecasted to approach the northern Leeward Islands; its impact on Florida or the U.S. remains uncertain, but it is generating dangerous swells and rip currents.
Tropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic, contributing to an active hurricane season that includes Hurricane Gabrielle and a potential new storm, making this one of the most active periods of the year with uncertain impacts.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle is expected to become a Category 2 hurricane, passing east of Bermuda and missing the U.S. mainland, but potentially causing dangerous swells and rip currents in nearby regions, marking the second Atlantic hurricane of the season.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a developing system in the Atlantic, with a high chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm, potentially impacting the Caribbean and possibly threatening Florida, as it moves westward and could become Tropical Storm Gabrielle.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an Atlantic system with a high chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm, potentially becoming Tropical Storm Gabrielle, with a 70% likelihood over the next week, though its impact on Florida remains uncertain.
A new tropical storm, potentially named Fernand, may develop in the Atlantic and head towards Bermuda over the weekend, while Hurricane Erin has become a non-tropical system and poses no threat to the US. Another disturbance near the Windward Islands could bring heavy rain but is unlikely to develop further.
Hurricane Erin, a large Category 1 storm, is moving northeast in the Atlantic, causing rip currents and coastal flooding along the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada, while transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone. New systems, including Invest 90L and 99L, are developing in the Atlantic, with 90L likely to become a tropical storm and potentially impact Bermuda.
Hurricane Erin is intensifying with 110 mph winds and is expected to pass east of North Carolina, causing storm surge, coastal flooding, and large waves, before weakening and becoming extratropical as it recedes out to sea. Two tropical waves are also being monitored for potential development.