Currently there is 1 hurricane (Danielle), 1 Tropical Storm (Earl) and 2 others that are being closely watched.
Hurricane Danielle
| As of: 11amLocation: 24.4° N, 55.9° W or approximately 770 miles Southeast of BermudaMaximum sustained winds: 105 mph or Category 2. Gusting up to 120 mphMovement: NW 15 mphPressure: 28.64 inches or 970 mb |
Hurricane Danielle is expected to turn more to the north by the weekend bringing the storm very close to Bermuda on Sunday. Though the eye is expected to remain east of Bermuda, the island will be heavily impacted by this strong hurricane. Danielle is expected to reach Category 3 intensity before the weekend.
- Hurricane Danielle forecast model
- Hurricane Danielle Spaghetti model
Tropical Storm Earl
| As of: 11amLocation: 14.9° N, 37.1° W or approximately or approximately 1735 miles east of the Northern Leeward IslandsMaximum sustained winds: 45 mph. Gusting up to 55 mphMovement: W 17 mphPressure: 29.65 inches or 1004 mb |
As with Danielle, Tropical Storm Earl is not forecast to be a threat to the U.S. The same weakness that Hurricane Danielle found that has her turning toward Bermuda is expected to remain long enough for Earl to follow the similar path.
- Tropical Storm Earl forecast model
- Tropical Storm Earl Spaghetti model
Also watching
There is a strong looking system just west of the coast of Africa that is expected to strengthen to storm status and a system brewing in the Gulf of Mexico. One of these is expected to become Tropical Storm Fiona over the next few days.
- New storm coming off coast of Africa – Tropical Storm Earl to the left
- A mess in the Gulf of Mexico – Low pressure system could become tropical storm
Also, there are a series of storms currently crossing Africa that can be seen in the last picture from NOAA. (H/T to Joe Bastardi)
- ‘Parade’ of storms across Africa & Atlantic Ocean
