TS Fernand swings away from the U.S. A disturbance approaches the Caribbean
The bigger storm looks like the smaller potential problem in the National Hurricane Center’s Atlantic Ocean weather system update Sunday evening.
As Tropical Storm Fernand heads northeast and away from the U.S. East Coast, a tropical wave approaches the Caribbean Sea.
Disturbance No. 1
As of Sunday evening, thunderstorms continued in this tropical wave east of the Windward Islands.
“...The system is still producing a large area of showers and thunderstorms and winds to near gale force, and these conditions are expected to affect the Windward and Leeward Islands tonight and Monday. “
On Tuesday, it’s expected to get to the Caribbean Sea, where “conditions are forecast to become less favorable for additional development.”
Formation chance through the next two days: 30%.
Formation chance over the next week: 30%.
Tropical Storm Fernand
Where Fernand is and where it’s going: Fernand is about 295 miles east of Bermuda and moving north-northeast at about 13 mph.
“This motion is expected to continue for the next day or two, followed by a turn to the northeast,” the hurricane center said in its 11 a.m. Fernand update. “On the forecast track, Fernand should move across the open waters of the subtropical North Atlantic well east and northeast of Bermuda.”
Fernand’s strength and size: Fernand’s barely a tropical storm, bringing 40 mph maximum sustained winds. These extend up to 105 miles from the center.
“Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours,” the hurricane center said, “though a weakening trend is expected by Tuesday.”
Watches and warnings: None.
Rain, wind, surf hazards: None.
This story was originally published August 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM.
