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Tropical Depression No. 28 forms, expected to strengthen
Read full article: Tropical Depression No. 28 forms, expected to strengthen28 formed Saturday, and is expected to strengthen, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of Saturday night, the center of the tropical depression was about 240 miles south-southeast of the western tip of Cuba. The system is expected to become a tropical storm Sunday morning and could become a hurricane by early Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Here is the 11 a.m. advisory and forecast track for #Epsilon from the National Hurricane Center. 1 Hurricane Epsilon is 785 miles northeast of Bermuda, moving toward the northeast at 24 mph.
Chances increase for disturbance to become tropical depression
Read full article: Chances increase for disturbance to become tropical depressionORLANDO, Fla. – An area of low pressure could develop into a tropical depression and move toward the Sunshine State. The National Hurricane Center says the low has a 70% chance to develop tropical characteristics over the next two days. NEW 2pm EDT Friday: A tropical depression will likely form in the NW Caribbean Sea during the next day or two. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Epsilon was about 195 miles east of Bermuda on Friday morning. Bermuda weather officials on Thursday evening had discontinued a tropical storm warning for the Atlantic island.
Weakened Hurricane Epsilon moves north over Atlantic Ocean
Read full article: Weakened Hurricane Epsilon moves north over Atlantic OceanMIAMI – A weakened Hurricane Epsilon moved northward Friday over the Atlantic Ocean, a day after after skirting well east of Bermuda. Epsilon's top sustained winds fell Thursday to 85 mph (140 kph), dropping it from a Category 2 to a Category 1 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. But large ocean swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the coast of New England and Atlantic Canada during the next couple of days, the hurricane center warned. Earlier in the week, Epsilon had gained 50 mph (80 kph) in wind speed in just 24 hours to become a major hurricane on Wednesday. This year's season has had so many storms that the hurricane center has turned to the Greek alphabet after running out of official names.
Hurricane Epsilon expected to sideswipe Bermuda
Read full article: Hurricane Epsilon expected to sideswipe BermudaMIAMI – A weakened Hurricane Epsilon skirted well east of Bermuda on Thursday night, prompting officials to lift a tropical storm warning for the Atlantic island. Epsilon's top sustained winds had fallen during the day to 85 mph (140 kph), dropping it from a Category 2 to a Category 1 storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The Miami-based center said Epsilon was about 190 miles (300 kilometers) east of Bermuda at 11 p.m as it moved north-northwest at 9 mph (15 kph). Earlier in the week, Epsilon had gained 50 mph (80 kph) in wind speed in just 24 hours to become a major hurricane on Wednesday. This year's season has had so many storms that the hurricane center has turned to the Greek alphabet after running out of official names.
Weakened Hurricane Epsilon skirting well east of Bermuda
Read full article: Weakened Hurricane Epsilon skirting well east of BermudaMIAMI – A weakened Hurricane Epsilon skirted well east of Bermuda on Thursday night, prompting officials to lift a tropical storm warning for the Atlantic island. The Miami-based center said Epsilon was about 190 miles (300 kilometers) east of Bermuda at 11 p.m as it moved north-northwest at 9 mph (15 kph). Forecasters said the storm would track over the Atlantic Ocean well east of the island in coming hours. Earlier in the week, Epsilon had gained 50 mph (80 kph) in wind speed in just 24 hours to become a major hurricane on Wednesday. This year's season has had so many storms that the hurricane center has turned to the Greek alphabet after running out of official names.
Hurricane Epsilon, the 10th of a busy 2020 season, nears Bermuda
Read full article: Hurricane Epsilon, the 10th of a busy 2020 season, nears BermudaMIAMI – Epsilon rapidly gained major hurricane strength on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to skirt east of Bermuda in the coming day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says. The Category 3 storm is packing top sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph) and Bermuda remains under a tropical storm warning. Epsilon gained 50 mph (80 kph) in wind speed in just 24 hours, officially qualifying as a rapidly intensifying storm. Epsilon is expected to make its closest approach to the island on Thursday afternoon or evening, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. This year's hurricane season has had so many storms that the Hurricane Center has turned to the Greek alphabet for storm names after running out of official names.
Major Hurricane Epsilon: Tropical storm warning for Bermuda
Read full article: Major Hurricane Epsilon: Tropical storm warning for BermudaMIAMI – Epsilon rapidly gained major hurricane strength on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to skirt east of Bermuda in the coming day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center says. The Category 3 storm is packing top sustained winds of 115 mph (185 kph) and Bermuda remains under a tropical storm warning. Epsilon gained 50 mph (80 kph) in wind speed in just 24 hours, officially qualifying as a rapidly intensifying storm. Epsilon is expected to make its closest approach to the island on Thursday afternoon or evening, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. This year's hurricane season has had so many storms that the Hurricane Center has turned to the Greek alphabet for storm names after running out of official names.
Tropical Storm Epsilon expected to become hurricane, but what’s the deal with that other system?
Read full article: Tropical Storm Epsilon expected to become hurricane, but what’s the deal with that other system?ORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical Storm Epsilon is expected to be at or near hurricane strength as it gets closer to Bermuda by Thursday morning. The storm continues to pack maximum sustained winds of 45 mph early Tuesday, but additional strengthening is expected. This year’s hurricane season has had so many storms that the Hurricane Center has turned to the Greek alphabet for storm names after running out of official names. Here is the 5 a.m. advisory and forecast track for #Epsilon from the National Hurricane Center. The disturbance is expected to consolidate over the northwestern Caribbean Sea during the next day or so before moving slowly west, toward the Yucatan Peninsula by Wednesday.
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Epsilon forms in Atlantic
Read full article: UPDATE: Tropical Storm Epsilon forms in AtlanticORLANDO, Fla. – Tropical Storm Epsilon formed Monday morning in the Atlantic Ocean, about 730 miles southeast of Bermuda. Epsilon, which could become a hurricane in the near future, has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, with higher gusts and is currently stationary, according to the National Hurricane Center. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next few days, and the tropical storm could near or reach hurricane strength on Wednesday, according to the latest advisory. As of now, computer models show the system staying away from Florida and heading to the Northeast United States or staying out to sea. Meet Tropical Storm Epsilon.
Epsilon Becomes A Powerful Post-Tropical Cyclone Over The North Atlantic
Read full article: Epsilon Becomes A Powerful Post-Tropical Cyclone Over The North AtlanticLocation 675 miles ENE of Cape Race Newfoundland Wind 70 mph Heading NE at 46 mph Pressure 28.59 Coordinates 38.8W, 48.6NDiscussionAt 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Epsilon was located near latitude 48.6 North, longitude 38.8 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 46 mph (74 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue through Monday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next day or so before the post-tropical cyclone is absorbed by a large extratropical low pressure system on Monday night or early Tuesday. Tropics Models at 9:10 Monday Morning, October 26thLand HazardsSURF: Large swells generated by Epsilon will affect Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, the Leeward Islands, portions of the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada through Monday.
Two more named storms possible in the tropics next week
Read full article: Two more named storms possible in the tropics next weekORLANDO, Fla. – Don’t be surprised if by next week at this time there are two more named tropical systems in the Atlantic. One disturbance will likely be inconsequential, leaving the U.S. alone, but the other bears a little more watching if it does develop later next week. It will have the potential to organize further as it moves slowly through the Caribbean by the middle of next week. Area to watch next week for possible tropical development. In the 2005 season, Zeta was reached.