Tropical Cyclone

Tropical Depression 4 forms in the Eastern Atlantic.

It has been a relatively slow tropical season so far but as we approach the peak of the season we are tracking the fourth tropical system of the year.

Following the anniversary of Hurricane Camille yesterday, and on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's tenth anniversary folks around here are, quite naturally, watching this one closely.

The National Hurricane Center this morning upgraded the tropical wave they were following to a Depression. With winds of 35 MPH and a good looking circulation this becomes the 4th tropical system of the 2015 season.  

Movement is currently West at 13 MPH and is expected to reach Tropical Storm strength later today and Hurricane strength in 48 hours or so.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS



INIT  18/1500Z 10.6N  36.5W   30 KT  35 MPH

 12H  19/0000Z 11.0N  37.9W   35 KT  40 MPH

 36H  20/0000Z 11.6N  40.9W   50 KT  60 MPH

 24H  19/1200Z 11.3N  39.5W   40 KT  45 MPH
 48H  20/1200Z 12.1N  41.9W   60 KT  70 MPH

120H  23/1200Z 14.0N  52.4W   85 KT 100 MPH

 72H  21/1200Z 13.2N  44.2W   70 KT  80 MPH

 96H  22/1200Z 13.7N  47.8W   80 KT  90 MPH

This system is still a long way from being a threat to the Windward Islands and even further from any possible impact on the U.S. but remember - While it may be a slow season so far it only takes one storm...

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Stay safe and come back often...  "Doc"