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Tropical Storm Fernand Brews in Atlantic, Sparing US Mainland
23 Aug
Summary
- Tropical Storm Fernand forms in Atlantic, 6th named storm of season
- Fernand expected to intensify but avoid major impacts on US mainland
- Hurricane Erin recently strengthened to Category 5, impacting East Coast
On August 23, 2025, Tropical Storm Fernand formed in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, marking the sixth named storm of the current hurricane season. According to the National Hurricane Center, Fernand is expected to move well east of Bermuda and across the open waters of the subtropical North Atlantic, with direct wind and rain impacts not anticipated for the US mainland.
While Fernand may intensify further and potentially even become a hurricane, forecasters have stated that the storm's impacts are not likely to be as significant as those of Hurricane Erin, which recently strengthened into a devastating Category 5 storm. Erin's powerful winds and heavy rainfall led to eroded beaches and coastal flooding along the East Coast of the United States.
The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to peak around September 10, and experts predict the second half of the season will be more active than the first. Residents are advised to prepare now for potential storms, as delaying crucial preparations could prove costly if a hurricane were to threaten their area.
