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Atlantic Storm May Briefly Become Fay, Stays Far From US
20 Sep
Summary
- A tropical depression is developing in the Atlantic Ocean.
- The system may briefly strengthen into Tropical Storm Fay.
- This storm poses no threat to Southeast Georgia or the Lowcountry.
The National Hurricane Center is closely watching a developing system in the Eastern Subtropical Atlantic. This system, designated Tropical Depression Six, is situated hundreds of miles southwest of the Azores and currently has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. Its forecast track indicates a slow northward and then northeastward movement through the weekend. Early next week, it is expected to turn back towards the southwest.
Forecasters anticipate some additional development, with the possibility that the depression could briefly intensify into Tropical Storm Fay. However, it is projected to move into an environment less conducive to further strengthening. Crucially, this storm is expected to remain far from the U.S. coast and poses no threat to Southeast Georgia or the Lowcountry. The wider Atlantic Basin is currently quiet, marking the longest stretch without an actual hurricane in 2026, despite five tropical storms having already formed.
