New Storm Threat Rising in the Atlantic After Fernand

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A new storm threat is brewing right behind Tropical Storm Fernand :tornado: The National Hurricane Center says the chances of cyclone formation in the Atlantic have doubled from 20% to 40%. The system is currently east of the Windward Islands and could strengthen into a tropical depression within the next couple of days.  :warning: Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected across the Windward and Leeward Islands whether or not this system develops. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Fernand continues its track northeast, staying well offshore of Bermuda.  Stay tuned as the situation develops. The window for cyclone formation is short, and the NHC is issuing regular updates. WooGlobe Ref : WGA886663 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A new storm threat is building right behind Tropical Storm Fernand.

00:04Just yesterday, the chance of cyclone formation was only 20 percent.

00:08But today, it has doubled to 40 percent according to the National Hurricane Center.

00:12The disturbance sits about 200 miles east of the Windward Islands,

00:16with stronger showers and thunderstorms than before.

00:19It could develop into a tropical depression within the next day or two

00:22as it races west at up to 25 miles per hour.

00:25Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected across the Windward and Leeward Islands,

00:29whether or not the system strengthens.

00:32But conditions may turn less favorable by Tuesday once it reaches the Central Caribbean.

00:36Meanwhile, Fernand continues to track north-northeast with 40 mph winds

00:40expected to strengthen briefly before weakening again by Tuesday.

00:44On its path, it should remain well offshore and east of Bermuda.

00:48The window for cyclone development is now.

00:51And the NHC will keep issuing updates as this storm threat unfolds.

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