Hurricane Danny a bit stronger…
*** CORRECTION ***
Danny strengthened into the 1st hurricane of the season!
As of 5pm, the center of Hurricane Danny is…
* Located: 13.0 N 45.7 W (+/- 1200 miles ESE of St. Maarten)
* Max. winds: 80mph (Category 1)
* Moving: WNW at 10mph
* Forecasted track: near/at local region by next Monday/Tuesday, if it continues on its present track.
Regardless of future development/weakening, Danny is forecast to bring some much needed rain to the Eastern Caribbean. We will continue to monitor its progress.
Elsewhere in the Atlantic…
Two tropical disturbances have the potential to develop into a tropical depression within the next few days.
1. Low (20%) Chance in 48 hours, Medium (60%) Chance in 5 days
2. Low (10%) Chance in 48 hours, Low (30%) Chance in 5 days
We will continue to monitor their progress — especially the one behind Hurricane Danny (#2).
Reminder…
Prepare your families, homes, and properties in advance of any tropical systems during the season — Don’t get caught off-guard.
Remember to have & keep your Hurricane Kit ready throughout this hurricane season.
Additionally, stay tuned to our Facebook fan page for periodic Hurricane Information.
Reminder:
- SSS-Islands: St. Maarten = 18.0°N, 63.1°W | Saba = 17.6°N, 63.2°W | St. Eustatius = 17.5°N, 63.0°W
- Neighboring Islands: Anguilla = 18.2°N, 63.1°W | St. Barths = 17.9°N, 62.8°W | Antigua = 17.1°N, 61.9°W | Barbuda = 17.6°N, 61.8°W | St. Croix = 17.7°N, 64.7°W | St. Thomas = 18.3°N, 64.9°W | Tortola = 18.4°N, 64.6°W
- Remaining names for this year’
s Atlantic Hurricane Season are: Danny, Erika, Fred, Grace, Henri, Ida, Joaquin, Kate, Larry, Mindy, Nicholas, Odette, Peter, Rose, Sam, Teresa, Victor, Wanda. - Future Tropical updates will be sent out periodically (as needed).
