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NOAA FOLLOWS TROPICAL DISTURBANCE

May 26, 2002 — Surface observations show a broad area of low pressure between the eastern tip of Honduras and Jamaica. Upper-level winds are not favorable for tropical cyclone formation but further development, if any, will be slow. However, this weather system is expected to move very little during the next day or so and will continue to produce heavy rains over Jamaica and portions of eastern Cuba, primarily over the mountains. These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mud slides, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click NOAA GOES satellite image for larger view of tropical disturbance in the Caribbean taken May 26, 2002, at 11:45 p.m. EDT. Click here to see latest NOAA satellite imagery.)

Cloudiness and showers also extend northward across the Bahamas, but surface pressures remain high at this time.

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts until November 30.

Relevant Web Sites
Hurricane Forecasters Say 6 to 8 Hurricanes Could Threaten in 2002; NOAA Expects Normal to Slightly Above Normal Atlantic Storm Activity

NOAA's National Hurricane Center — Get the latest advisories here 24/7

2001 Atlantic Hurricane Season Summaries — graphics included

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center

NOAA's Hurricane Research Division

Hurricane Awareness Week

NOAA's Hurricane Andrew Report

NOAA Photos of Hurricane Andrew

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

NOAA Satellite Images — The latest satellite views

Colorized Satellite Images

NOAA 3-D Satellite Images

NOAA's Hurricanes Page

NOAA's Storm Watch — Get the latest severe weather information across the USA

Media Contact:
Frank Lepore, NOAA's National Hurricane Center, (305) 229-4404

 

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