Environment & Climate
Tropical Storm Fay develops in northern Atlantic Ocean
ABC News reports that the system has formed southwest of the Azores with no coastal warnings in effect.
The short version
- Tropical Storm Fay formed early Sunday in the northern Atlantic Ocean with 45 mph winds, about 450 miles southwest of the Azores.[ABC News]
- The system does not currently pose a threat to land, and no coastal watches or warnings have been issued.[ABC News]
- Forecasters anticipate short-term strengthening as the storm moves north-northeast at 5 mph.[ABC News]
Key facts
- Tropical Storm Fay formed in the northern Atlantic roughly 450 miles southwest of the Azores with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.[ABC News]
- The National Hurricane Center has issued no coastal watches or warnings for the storm.[ABC News]
- The system was moving north-northeast at 5 mph as of 5 a.m. EDT on Sunday.[ABC News]
What remains uncertain
- Forecasters expect short-term intensification, but the exact future trajectory and peak intensity remain to be determined.[ABC News]
Sources
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