Tropical wave in Atlantic could become next named storm
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As Hurricane Erin moves out to sea, forecasters on Aug. 22 are keeping watch on two other areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean, including one that could become Tropical Storm Fernand over the next few days.
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FOX 35 Orlando on MSNNHC tracking 2 disturbances for tropical development in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean for potential tropical development. Hurricane Erin has officially become post-tropical off the east coast of the United States,
Erin has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane as of Saturday. It's the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, which officially formed mid-Friday morning. Some Tropical Storm watches remain in effect for parts of the northern Leeward Islands, according to forecasters at the National Hurricane Center.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a system in the Atlantic Ocean south of Bermuda, which could become the next named tropical storm, Fernand.
Atlantic hurricane season is about to hit its stride. August through mid-September is historically the most active stretch of the season, and while there have been a handful of short-lived named storms,
ABC News’ chief meteorologist has the latest on the storm as Erin continues to move out to sea and when the East Coast can expect relief from rip currents.
Hurricane Erin's effects have triggered state-of-emergency declarations in New Jersey and North Carolina as the storm system moves along the East Coast.
Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are causing significant problems for NC's Outer Banks-especially for beachfront properties.