Greenville, SC – The National Weather Service has confirmed the formation of Tropical Storm Dexter, the fourth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm is not expected to impact land and will likely remain over the ocean throughout its lifespan.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Dexter was located at 35.2°N and 67.4°W as of 11 a.m. AST on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm is moving northeast at 14 mph and is projected to stay well away from the U.S. East Coast, following a gradual curve toward the central Atlantic.
Dexter is classified as a “fish storm,” a term used to describe tropical systems that remain over open water and do not pose a threat to coastal regions. Forecasters say hazardous conditions may still occur outside the projected cone of the storm center, but no warnings or watches have been issued for land areas.
The storm is expected to maintain its tropical storm status through at least Saturday, with the center tracking steadily northeastward. It is not forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane, and no tropical storm-force winds are anticipated for Bermuda or other Atlantic islands.
While Dexter poses no current threat to the U.S. mainland, officials continue to monitor the Atlantic for additional developments as peak hurricane season approaches. Residents along the East Coast are encouraged to remain informed through official weather updates and preparedness resources.
The 2025 hurricane season has so far remained relatively quiet, but the formation of Dexter serves as a reminder that tropical activity can increase sharply during August and September.
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