‘Bermuda High’ System Shifts, Bringing Tropical Weather to the East Coast
Summary
A large high-pressure system called the Bermuda High is positioned farther west than usual over the Atlantic Ocean. This change is bringing moist tropical air into the eastern United States, leading to warm, humid weather and a chance of heavy rain for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week.Key Facts
- The Bermuda High is a high-pressure weather system that forms over the North Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda.
- It moves east and west during the year, affecting weather on the U.S. East Coast.
- Currently, it is located farther west than normal for early August.
- This position brings tropical moisture from the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean northward.
- The warm, humid air raises humidity and creates muggy, uncomfortable conditions.
- The system increases the chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms in eastern states.
- High humidity makes the air feel hotter than the actual temperature by slowing sweat evaporation.
- The Bermuda High influences weather patterns, including hurricane paths, depending on its position.
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