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Tropical Storm Cindy forms in the Atlantic as Bret fizzles

-Cindy forecasted to pass north of the Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico in new next week
Tropical Storm Cindy the latest named storm to form in the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has gained a little strength as of today, Saturday, June 24, 2023, after it formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday on the heels of Tropical Storm Bret. Photo: NHC
Satellite image of Tropical Storm Cindy on June 23. Photo: CIRA/RAMMB
Satellite image of Tropical Storm Cindy on June 23. Photo: CIRA/RAMMB
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tropical Storm Cindy the latest named storm to form in the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season has gained a little strength as of today, Saturday, June 24, 2023, after it formed in the central Atlantic on Thursday on the heels of Tropical Storm Bret.

This marks the first time in recorded history that two tropical cyclones have formed east of the Lesser Antilles in the tropical Atlantic during the month of June.

Tropical Storm Cindy is centered about 535 miles east of the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean and as of Saturday morning, the tropical storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. The Storm is moving west-northwest at 20 mph and is expected to continue on a northwest trajectory through the weekend.

On this forecast track, Tropical Storm Cindy will remain east of the northern Leeward Islands before passing well north of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico early next week. 

Cindy strengthened on Saturday 

Cindy picked up 20 mph of strengthening since its development on Thursday but is at about its currently forecast peak, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Cindy is forecast to slowly weaken on Sunday and into early next week as the atmosphere becomes more hostile for tropical system development and is no threat to land. 

At 11 a.m., today, Bret was located about 55 miles north-northwest of the northern tip of Guajira Peninsula, Colombia moving west at 21 mph. Its maximum sustained winds have fallen to 45 mph with higher gusts with tropical storm-force winds extending out 140 miles.

“Additional weakening is forecast, and Bret is expected to dissipate over the central Caribbean Sea by tonight,” the NHC said.

Tropical Storm Bret formed on Monday while Tropical Storm Cindy formed late Thursday. 

11 Responses to “Tropical Storm Cindy forms in the Atlantic as Bret fizzles”

  • Anonymous (24/06/2023, 16:06) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    we thank god for his blessings
  • History. (24/06/2023, 16:11) Like (14) Dislike (13) Reply
    In 2017. The First Storm in June was Bret same as now..Then we all know what happen in September two months later...
  • lol (24/06/2023, 17:07) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fish storm hopefully
  • NezRez (24/06/2023, 17:10) Like (17) Dislike (25) Reply
    @ History. STOP living in the past. Hurricane Irma was 6 years ago. Look forward to the future, everything does not repeat itself because look how many years have gone by and we are still safe.
  • another (24/06/2023, 17:48) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Lord I can’t take another 2017 storms we will be dead in the water
  • HAHA (24/06/2023, 20:23) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Go away Cindy!!!
  • Cindy R (25/06/2023, 07:43) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Cindy is pure problems where ever she goes. Hopefully Cindy will stay out at sea and off the media.
    • @Cindy R. Relax (25/06/2023, 13:47) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Cindy will never hurt us, she has a good heart.. She will never mess with innocent people. . She did the right thing and stay away..
    • @Cindy R (25/06/2023, 14:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hope she comes in with a fury and tear this place down. Things happens when you talk BS. I hope you all feel the wrath.
  • A History (25/06/2023, 10:20) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are correct I also noticed this


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