Early Tropical Storm Dexter Forms, Weak Atlantic Season Continues | JQJO

Tropical Storm Dexter formed east of North Carolina, marking an unusually early fourth named storm. Its formation, aided by abnormally warm ocean temperatures exacerbated by climate change, is approximately a week ahead of the historical average. Dexter, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, is expected to peak at 50 mph before weakening. This season's first four storms have been exceptionally weak and short-lived, collectively lasting only 2.5 days. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two other potential systems in the Atlantic.