Tropical Storm Fay monitored in the far eastern Atlantic
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What happened
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Fay in the far eastern Atlantic. As of advisories on September 21, 2026, the storm was located hundreds of miles southwest of the Azores. Intensity estimates varied, with sustained winds reported at 65 mph, up from 45 mph on Sunday, though forecasts indicated continued weakening. The center was moving south-southeast at 2 mph, with a faster motion to the southwest anticipated in the coming days.
From hanfordsentinel.com, wdsu.com
Why it matters
The storm is not currently posing a threat to land. Forecasts suggest Fay could degenerate into a post-tropical cyclone within a day or two, with some reports noting it could dissipate by the end of the week.
Tropical Storm Fay is currently not posing a threat to US land.
From hanfordsentinel.com, wdsu.com
Who's involved
- National Hurricane CenterDivision of the U.S. National Weather Service monitoring the cyclone
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