Two tropical systems pose threats to U.S. East Coast next week

Recent forecasts indicate that two potential tropical systems are developing in the Atlantic as of Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The current systems, designated as Invest 94L and Invest 93L, are being monitored closely due to their potential impact on the East Coast of the United States. Invest 94L is currently generating disorganized showers and storms in the northeastern Caribbean and is expected to possibly develop into a tropical depression as it approaches the Bahamas or the Southeast U.S. Coast. It carries a high chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm by late this week or weekend, contributing to concerns about flooding rain in regions like Puerto Rico, where some areas may receive up to six inches of rain by Thursday. This brings the risks of flash flooding and landslides in areas with steep terrain, indicating that residents in the affected regions should prepare accordingly. Meanwhile, Invest 93L is anticipated to become better organized over the next few days, with projections suggesting its track could lead it near Bermuda as early as next week. Forecasts remain complicated and subject to change, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring of both systems. The hurricane season usually sees decreased activity in late September as the conditions that spawn storms weaken; however, the presence of warm waters indicates that potential threats still linger. By September 22, only seven named storms had formed in 2025, which is below the 1991-2020 average. While two have become hurricanes, the overall storm formation has been fewer yet stronger, raising the stakes for the coming weeks and making it essential to watch for any developments closely.