A tropical disturbance swirling in the eastern Atlantic is showing increasing signs of development and could soon become Tropical Storm Gabrielle, raising concerns for the Leeward Islands in the coming days.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Fernand, a weakening disturbance in the central Atlantic, along with Invest 99L in the Caribbean and three additional tropical waves across the basin.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring Invest 90L, located a few hundred miles east-northeast of the Windward Islands, which could develop into Tropical Storm Fernand over the weekend.
A tropical wave named Fernand is advancing toward the Leeward Islands, triggering forecasts of heavy rain and possible storms, prompting preemptive warnings for those in the tourism sector.
Hurricane Erin continues to churn through the Atlantic Ocean, creating widespread disruptions in air travel and cruise operations as the storm advances toward the western basin.
Hurricane Erin continues to strengthen in the Atlantic and is expected to reach major hurricane status between Saturday and Monday.