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Tropical Storm Tammy has redeveloped in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph, bringing gusty winds to Bermuda before moving away. The National Hurricane Center is also monitoring a low-pressure system in the southwestern Caribbean Sea, which has a 30 percent chance of formation over the next seven days.
Tropical Storm Tammy is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it moves west towards the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean, bringing heavy rain, storm surge, and the potential for flash flooding and mudslides. Tropical storm watches are in effect for several island countries, and heavy rainfall is also expected in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and other areas. This year's active hurricane season is attributed to abnormally warm ocean temperatures. Hurricane Norma is also being tracked as it approaches Baja California, Mexico.
Tropical Storm Tammy, currently located in the Atlantic, could potentially reach hurricane intensity by the end of the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to move near or over the Leeward Islands on Friday and Saturday, with tropical storm watches issued for several areas. Tammy may bring heavy rainfall of up to 10 inches to parts of the northern Windward into the Leeward Islands, along with life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Tropical Storm Tammy has formed in the Atlantic and is expected to bring rain, wind, and high surf impacts to the northeast Caribbean islands. Tammy is currently located east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving westward. It is forecasted to pass near the northeast Caribbean islands by Friday and Saturday before turning northeastward out to sea. Tammy is not a threat to the continental United States at this time. Tropical storm watches have been issued for Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, and Guadeloupe, with heavy rainfall potentially causing flooding and mudslides.
Tropical Storm Tammy has formed in the Atlantic, prompting Tropical Storm watches for the eastern Caribbean. The storm is expected to threaten the northern Leeward Islands with gusty winds and heavy rain. With 20 tropical storms and six hurricanes so far this season, the Atlantic hurricane season is running slightly above average. Tammy is currently located less than 700 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is forecasted to gradually turn west-northwest. While some strengthening is anticipated, it is expected to remain below hurricane status. Tropical Storm watches have been issued for Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, and Guadeloupe. The storm is forecasted to approach the Lesser Antilles on Friday and could become a strong tropical storm.