From AccuWeather Public Relations

A storm is expected to develop off the Southeast coast that could bring downpours, gusty winds and coastal hazards to beaches along the mid-Atlantic coast later this week into the weekend 

> A tropical wave moving through the Atlantic main development region has a high likelihood of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm this week 
 

AccuWeather® Global Weather Center – Oct. 6, 2025 – AccuWeather® hurricane experts say a tropical wind and rainstorm is expected to formand bring wind, rain and rough surf to parts of the U.S. East Coast starting later this week.
 

“A strengthening area of low pressure off the coast of the southeast U.S. is expected to develop into a tropical wind and rainstorm later this week,” AccuWeather® Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. This storm could bring some gusty winds and heavy rainfall to parts of mid-Atlantic coast starting Friday. Regardless of tropical development, this storm will likely cause rough surf, rip currents and beach erosion.” 
 

“Areas of the Outer Banks that lost several beach houses to rough surf last week could face another round of beach erosion and rough surf from this coastal storm,” DaSilva added. “Prolonged coastal flooding and beach erosion may cause damage and disruptions through the weekend.  A slow-moving storm can elevate the risk for coastal flooding and beach erosion significantly. Onshore winds may be present during multiple high tide cycles, at a time in the month when tides are already running high from an astronomical perspective.” 
 

“If this storm hugs the coast or stalls along the shore, it could bring significant rain and wind impacts to parts of the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast,” DaSilva explained. “If the storm is able to move northeast and out to sea, the rain and wind impacts along the coast will be reduced.” 

AccuWeather® hurricane experts are also monitoring a brewing tropical threat in the open Atlantic.  
 

“A tropical wave moving through the Atlantic main development region may develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm this week. It could bring some rain and gusty winds to the Leeward Islands late this week,” DaSilva said. “At this time, we expect this developing storm to curve north. A dip in the jet stream should help steer the storm away from the U.S. East Coast.” 

• The next names on the list of Atlantic storms are Jerry and Karen. 
• This is currently the longest streak in a hurricane season without a hurricane making landfall in the United States in 10 years. 
• AccuWeather® was the first known source to lower its forecast for the maximum number of named storms and hurricanes predicted to develop this year, following an unusual midseason lull in September.
• The AccuWeather® 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast predicts 13-16 named storms and six to nine hurricanes. 
• It is important to note that the forecast for three to six direct impacts on the U.S. has not changed, despite a slight lowering of the total number of storms and hurricanes.