Hurricane Tracker: Latest Updates on Tropical Storms Dexter, Henriette
🌪️ Active Tropical Systems – August 2025 Overview
As of August 7, 2025, three tropical storms are being tracked across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans:
- Dexter (Atlantic) – Transitioning into an extratropical cyclone.
- Henriette (Pacific) – Steady, no threat to land.
- Ivo (Pacific) – Rapidly intensifying, may become a hurricane soon.
🔹 No immediate land threats, but dangerous marine conditions persist.
🌀 Tropical Storm Dexter – Atlantic Update
📍 Current Status (Aug 7, 2025)
- Location:Â 425 miles south of Newfoundland
- Max Winds:Â 50 mph (85 km/h)
- Movement:Â East-northeast
- Forecast: Will strengthen as an extratropical cyclone before weakening.
⚠️ Hazards
- No coastal warnings, but ships should avoid the area due to rough seas.
🌀 Tropical Storm Henriette – Pacific Update
📍 Current Status (Aug 7, 2025)
- Location:Â 1,385 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii
- Max Winds:Â 45 mph (75 km/h)
- Movement: Expected to turn northwest, staying far from Hawaii.
⚠️ Hazards
- No land impact, but tropical-storm-force winds extend 90 miles outward.
🌀 Tropical Storm Ivo – Pacific Update (Potential Hurricane)
📍 Current Status (Aug 7, 2025)
- Location: Off Mexico’s southwestern coast
- Max Winds:Â 40 mph (65 km/h)
- Movement: West-northwest at 23 mph
- Forecast: Rapid intensification expected—could become a hurricane within 36 hours.
⚠️ Hazards
- Dangerous marine conditions near Mexico.
- Tropical-storm-force winds extend 70 nautical miles.
🌍 Human Rights Perspective: Disaster Preparedness & Equity
Hurricanes disproportionately affect marginalized communities due to:
✅ Limited Evacuation Resources – Low-income areas often lack transportation for safe relocation.
✅ Poor Infrastructure – Weak housing in vulnerable regions increases disaster risks.
✅ Climate Justice – Rising storm intensity linked to global warming, demanding policy action.
How to Help?
- Support disaster relief orgs like Red Cross.
- Advocate for climate-resilient infrastructure in at-risk areas.
📡 How to Track Hurricanes in Real-Time
For live updates, check:
- National Hurricane Center (NHC)
- Windy.com (Interactive storm tracker)
- NOAA Weather Radio for emergency alerts.
đź”® 2025 Hurricane Season Outlook
- Above-average activity predicted due to warm ocean temps.
- El Niño weakening may increase Atlantic storms later in the season.