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Tropical Storm Fernand Strengthens Over Atlantic, Forecast to Pass East of Bermuda

Forecasters see a short window for intensification over warm waters, with cooler seas poised to sap the system.

An NHC graphic shows Fernand's expected path.
An NHC graphic highlights features being monitored in the Atlantic, with the disturbance in question marked in orange.
Satellite image of Tropical Storm Fernand as of 2120 UTC on August 23, 2025. Credit: GOES-19, RAMMB/CIRA, The Watchers.
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Overview

  • Tropical Storm Fernand held 50 mph winds late Sunday and was about 320 miles east of Bermuda, moving north‑northeast at 13 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  • On its projected path, the storm will track across the open subtropical Atlantic well east and northeast of Bermuda, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
  • Some strengthening is expected into Monday, potentially near minimal hurricane intensity, before weakening begins Tuesday and a post‑tropical transition around Wednesday.
  • A separate tropical wave roughly 200 miles east of the Windward Islands has a 40% chance of development as it races west at 20–25 mph, with heavy rain and gusty winds likely across the Windward and Leeward Islands through Monday; reconnaissance flights are planned.
  • Former Hurricane Erin has transitioned to a large post‑tropical low that kept hazardous swells and rip currents elevated along parts of the U.S. East Coast this weekend.