We have reached the halfway point of the Atlantic hurricane season (September 11th). Compared to other years, we have been doing much better than usual. Only 4 storms have been named while none of them are becoming serious threats. Hurricane Arthur landed in North Carolina and although the damage inflicted was somewhat expensive, it doesn't compare to anything like other years. Hurricane Bertha landed in the eastern coast of the U.S. and caused 2 deaths. Hurricane Cristobal caused 7 deaths with some minor damage. Tropical Storm Dolly landed in northeastern Mexico and killed one person. While Hurricane Alley is currently a threat to residents, they should not expect much damage done. The northwest side of the Bahamas has been experiencing some heavy rains and thunderstorms which might blow over to Florida.
Tropical Depression Six has formed in the Central Atlantic (750 miles west of Cape Verde Islands) and is headed northwest. It does not seem to be a major threat to many places but it may become a threat to the Canadian Maritime Provinces within the upcoming week. There has also been a flood threat to Mexico due to Tropical Storm Odile. If this storm continues to move along the northwest coast, it may be capable of dropping 5 to 10 inches of rain from Acapulco to Puerta Vallarta. Meanwhile, tropical depression fifteen is slowly gathering along the east waters of the Philippines and may intensify into a typhoon that may affect the north side of Luzon island.
Link: http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/comment.html?entrynum=2794
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