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2020 and 2021 went down in history as being among the busiest hurricane seasons on record. Thankfully, despite not-so-great predictions, 2022 has been an exceptionally quiet hurricane season thus far. But, now, the National Hurricane Center is now keeping an eye on a wave off the coast of Africa.
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With 2020 producing 30 named systems and 2021 having 21, we’re thrilled 2022 has provided the break we all needed on the east coast! And while the hurricane season runs until November 30, 2022, we’re keeping our fingers crossed it remains quiet.
There is however one storm to keep an eye on if a Disney vacation is in your near future.
According to reports, a wave emerged off the coast of Africa early Monday, August 8, 2022. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted the large wave producing disorganized clouds and thunderstorms southwest of Cabo Verde Island. It had a 40% chance of forming into a Tropical Depression within the next five days.
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The good news, however, is that a Tuesday, August 9, 2022, update has reduced its five-day change of forming from 40% to 30%, with a two-day chance of forming at 20%.
With the wave traveling over the mid-Atlantic, the hope is the dry air of the Saharan dust will slow its chances of forming even greater.
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So far, the quiet 2022 hurricane season has consisted of Tropical Storm Alex, Bonnie, and Colin. If this wave were to develop, it would take the name “Danielle.” No tropical storm advisories have been issued yet.
We hope this one continues to weaken as it travels over the big blue! We do recommend that all theme park Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort soon (and through the end of hurricane season) keep a close eye on the National Hurricane Center for updates regarding your trip dates. Disney Park experiences have been known to close due to heavy rain and storms.
