Tropical wave Invest-98L could have impact on Florida as named storm Hermine

The FOX 35 Storm Team continues to track a lot of activity in the tropics – Hurricane Fiona and Tropical Storm Gaston – as well as tropical wave Invest-98L which could have an impact on Florida as our next named storm of the season, Hermine.

Tropical wave Invest-98L approaching Caribbean, could become next named storm: Hermine

With two named storms spinning in the Atlantic – Hurricane Fiona and Tropical Storm Gaston – Floridians should be mindful of a tropical wave that was producing showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon near the southern Windward Islands.

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The FOX 35 Storm Team is tracking five tropical systems as we are still at the height of the hurricane season. Hurricane Fiona is a major hurricane that will not directly threaten Florida but could impact our beaches. One system we are watching closely is what could become the future Hermine.

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Weather Forecast: September 21, 2022
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FOX 35 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Jayme King has a look at Wednesday's forecast.

Why are hurricane names retired and how is it determined?

The National Hurricane Center has designated a tropical wave east of the Windward Islands as Invest 98-L. That latest unnamed system could be Hermine within the next week. Hurricane Hermine may sound familiar to you.

Tropical Storm Gaston forms over Atlantic as new wave east of Windward Islands could become next named storm

Tropical Storm Gaston formed over the open Atlantic Ocean early Tuesday evening, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of Gaston was located about 990 miles west of the Azores.