Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic as Fay weakens

Tropical Storm Hanna just formed about 850 miles east-northeast of Bermuda, becoming the eight named storm of the Atlantic season.

Hanna is no threat to land and is not expected to strengthen much due to wind shear surrounding it and dry air in its path.

Hanna has sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving east around 17 mph. Hanna will likely maintain tropical storm status for the next few days before weakening later this week.

Tropical Storm Fay weakened into a Tropical Depression and will weaken further as it moves south-southwest. Fay is forecast to become post-tropical on Tuesday with no impacts from this storm.

There has not been a single hurricane in the Atlantic Basin so far this season, setting a record for the latest hurricane formation.

Tracking Two Atlantic Disturbances

There are now two areas of low pressure being watched by the National Hurricane Center for possible development in the Atlantic. Neither of which pose any threat to the United States.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay will have a small chance to reorganize within the next few days. This is a small window of time,before conditions likely become too hostile for redevelopment over the weekend. If it reforms, the storm would likely remain out-to-sea over the open Atlantic.

An area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave off the coast of Africa has shown more potential for development. The NHC has now given the spot a medium (40%) chance of forming within the next seven days.

The Cabo Verde Islands will be monitoring the progression of this disturbance as it potentially becomes a tropical depression or storm by the weekend. This would bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the islands.

The next name on our 2026 Storm Naming List would be Gonzalo.