Tropical Storm Fernand forms near Bermuda

Tropical Storm Fernand is about 500 miles SE of Bermuda with 40 mph sustained winds.

This storm will not make any impact to land as it stays out in the Atlantic, moving north-northeast at 15 mph.

Some additional strengthening is possible through Tuesday but Fernand is expected to stay a tropical storm as it passes well east of Bermuda.

There’s another area we’re watching for development that’s currently about 200 miles east of the Windward Islands.

Invest 99L has a medium chance for development in the coming days as the area quickly moves west into the Caribbean.

Gusty winds and heavy rain will move across the Windward and Leeward Islands today into Monday.

Hurricane Hunters may fly into Invest 99L later today if the system looks more organized.

Two areas to watch in the Atlantic Basin

There is a high chance for a tropical depression to form today or Sunday with Invest 90L just shy of reaching that status. Hurricane Hunters are set to fly into the area Saturday afternoon to get the latest data on this disturbance.

This broad low pressure system is 500 miles south-southeast of Bermuda and strong steering is still in place to guide the storm away from the U.S. with a north to northeast track.

Bermuda is just west of where models take Invest 90L in the next few days. Watches could be required for the island as the storm looks like it could make a close pass before curving more northeast.

Invest 90L could become Fernand as things are favorable for additional development in the coming days. 39+ mph winds are needed for it to become Tropical Storm Fernand.

The other disturbance, Invest 99L, is about 800 miles east of the Windward Islands. It only has a 20% chance to form as it moves west.

Locally heavy rain and gusty winds are possible for the islands Sunday into Monday as the disorganized area of storms moves through.