Elsewhere in the Tropics: The Latest on Teddy, Wilfred, Alpha, and oh, Paulette

Major Hurricane Teddy certainly grabs your attention in this breathtaking satellite image of the Atlantic.

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Bermuda as the island will experience the impact of a topical cyclone exactly one week after Hurricane Paulette scored a direct hit on the beautiful island nation early Monday.

The hurricane is spreading large swells across much of the western Atlantic. High surf advisories are in effect all along the East Coast from eastern Florida to Long Island and Connecticut, along with coastal flood advisories and warnings of high rip current dangers. Surf will be running 7-11 feet high along Atlantic beaches.

FAST FACTS ON TEDDY
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…23.1N 57.0W
ABOUT 520 MI…835 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
ABOUT 795 MI…1275 KM SE OF BERMUDA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…125 MPH…205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 14 MPH…22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…951 MB…28.08 INCHES

It was downgraded from a category four to a category three this afternoon.

For Bermuda:
Northeasterly tropical force winds should start affecting the area late Sunday afternoon. The highest wind speeds from Hurricane Teddy should occur near late Sunday night when top sustained winds, from the North, could reach 45-55 MPH with gusts near 60 MPH. Winds should decrease below tropical storm force around noon Monday with gusts continuing through the afternoon. There could be some minor wind damage on Bermuda.

WILFRED
Tropical Storm Wilfred could strengthen overnight. It is expected to dissipate in coming days, but that focast is uncertain. It is noo threat to land.

SUBTROPICAL STORM ALPHA
Alpha made landfall in Portugal this afternoon.

POST TROPICAL CYCLONE PAULETTE
That system is near the Azores, heading south, and could regain tropical characteristics in coming days as it moves over warmer waters. Well, of course it will. It’s 2020!

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