National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Fay forms in the northern Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — The National Hurricane Center announced the formation of Tropical Storm Fay in the northern Atlantic Ocean on Sunday. Despite its emergence, there are no indications that the storm poses a threat to any landmass. Positioned approximately 450 miles southwest of the Azores, Tropical Storm Fay currently exhibits maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kph), as of 5 a.m. EDT on Sunday.
This rating suggests it will remain a relatively minor storm for the time being, barring any unexpected changes in intensity. The storm is currently moving north-northeast at a speed of 5 mph (7 kph). As of now, no coastal watches or warnings have been issued, as per the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal, lie roughly 800 miles off the coast of mainland Portugal.
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