Tropical Weather Forecast - October 2, 2023

Rina has dissipated but Philippe remains a tropical storm near the northern Leeward Islands with 50 mph winds. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barbuda and for Antigua. Philippe should gradually gain strength as it moves north over the next few days. Tropical Storm Philippe will stay away from the US but should be near hurricane strength when it passes east of Bermuda by Friday. The rest of the Atlantic Basin remains quiet for now but hurricane season runs through the end of November. So stay alert!