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Tropical Storm Alex Passing Close By Bermuda
June 6, 2022 at 03:39 PM EDT
UPDATED By WeatherBug Meteorologists
After chugging close to Bermuda earlier today, Tropical Storm Alex will head through the open water of the central Atlantic until the middle of the week, likely losing its tropical characteristics.
As of 2 p.m. EDT, Tropical Storm Alex was located near 34.7 N, 62.2 W, or about 200 miles northeast of Bermuda. It is moving east-northeast at 29 mph. The system’s maximum sustained winds have decreased to 60 mph with a minimum central pressure of 993 mb or 29.33 inches of mercury.
Alex will continue to move in a northeasterly direction through the open waters of the central Atlantic through late Tuesday or early Wednesday. It will be moving through cooler water and into a higher wind shear environment, so it will continue to weaken and likely lose its tropical characteristics.
The tropical system dropped widespread rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches from Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade County and from Port Charlotte to Marco Island, with locally 11 to 15 inches of rain Friday and Saturday. Luckily, the winds weren't all too high across southern Florida with sustained winds up to 20 to 30 mph and gusts 45 to 55 mph Friday night into Saturday morning/afternoon, mainly along the coastal areas.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially got underway on June 1, although this was the first year since 2014 that did not have a named storm form before the end of May. Forecasts for the season have a well above average quantity of storms through the end of November.
Regardless of whether a storm is approaching your area, it would be wise to consider your hurricane preparations now. Organize a hurricane kit, with water, nonperishable food, blankets, batteries, flashlights, radios, and extra chargers for cell phones. Scope out multiple evacuation routes from your area, in case your preferred course is blocked, or traffic jammed.
As of 2 p.m. EDT, Tropical Storm Alex was located near 34.7 N, 62.2 W, or about 200 miles northeast of Bermuda. It is moving east-northeast at 29 mph. The system’s maximum sustained winds have decreased to 60 mph with a minimum central pressure of 993 mb or 29.33 inches of mercury.
Alex will continue to move in a northeasterly direction through the open waters of the central Atlantic through late Tuesday or early Wednesday. It will be moving through cooler water and into a higher wind shear environment, so it will continue to weaken and likely lose its tropical characteristics.
The tropical system dropped widespread rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches from Palm Beach County to Miami-Dade County and from Port Charlotte to Marco Island, with locally 11 to 15 inches of rain Friday and Saturday. Luckily, the winds weren't all too high across southern Florida with sustained winds up to 20 to 30 mph and gusts 45 to 55 mph Friday night into Saturday morning/afternoon, mainly along the coastal areas.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially got underway on June 1, although this was the first year since 2014 that did not have a named storm form before the end of May. Forecasts for the season have a well above average quantity of storms through the end of November.
Regardless of whether a storm is approaching your area, it would be wise to consider your hurricane preparations now. Organize a hurricane kit, with water, nonperishable food, blankets, batteries, flashlights, radios, and extra chargers for cell phones. Scope out multiple evacuation routes from your area, in case your preferred course is blocked, or traffic jammed.