Tropical Storm Tammy
Tropical Storm Tammy formed as the 19th named storm in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. It’s expected to intensify into a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 3 or higher, as it moves away from the northeastern Caribbean.
Meteorologists had been monitoring Tammy closely and initiated public awareness efforts when it was identified as a tropical rainstorm. As of Thursday evening, Tammy had sustained winds of 60 mph and was positioned in the central Atlantic.
Tammy is projected to gain strength due to favorable atmospheric conditions, including warm sea temperatures and minimal wind shear. It’s expected to follow a path similar to Tropical Storm Sean, though tracking farther south.
US Meteorologists have rated Tammy as “1” on the US RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes, indicating the potential for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and gusty winds, particularly in the Leeward Islands.
The 2023 hurricane season has been active, with 19 named storms, exceeding the historical average. Six of these storms have become hurricanes, and three have reached major hurricane status.
Interestingly, the Atlantic has been more active than the East Pacific during this El Niño year, which is unusual. Typically, El Niño favors more tropical activity in the eastern Pacific and suppresses development over the Atlantic.
While the Atlantic outpacing the East Pacific is rare, the eastern Pacific has seen a recent surge in hurricane activity, with storms like Norma and Lidia impacting Mexico.
Recent Climate – Tropical Storm Tammy