Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and the Lesser Antilles
Gonzalo is sustaining 45 mph winds and is moving west at 18 mph. Gonzalo is expected to strengthen into a Hurricane before reaching the Windward Islands this weekend. Its intensity forecast is very uncertain at this time. This is the earliest 7th named storm to form in the Atlantic.
- National Hurricane Center– Gonzalo monitoring page
Quick Facts
- Gonzalo became the earliest 7th named system in the Atlantic
- Increasing risk of rain and wind impacts to the southern Windward Islands this weekend
- Gonzalo is currently headed for the Lesser Antilles and is expected to move over the Windward Islands on Saturday
- This storm is very small and the impacts will be compact
- Flooding rain, high winds, high surf and coastal flooding are all expected
Watches, Warnings and Evacuations
Tropical Storm warning is in effect for:
- St. Lucia
- Barbados
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tropical Storm watch is in effect for:
- Tobago
- Grenada and its dependencies
Hurricane watch is in effect for:
- Barbados
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
There are currently no evacuations posted for Tropical Storm Gonzalo
Resources
- National Hurricane Center– Key Messages about Tropical Storm Gonzalo
- Weather Channel– Hurricane Central
- National Weather Service– Hurricane Tips and Resources
Here are the Key Messages for #Gonzalo for Friday late morning. Tropical-storm conditions should begin across the southern Windward Islands on Saturday. Full advisory https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/STG5LoHwZw
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 24, 2020
Tropical Storm #Gonzalo Advisory 12A: Hurricane Hunter Plane Investigating Gonzalo. Gonzalo Expected to Bring Tropical Storm Conditions to the Southern Windward Islands On Saturday. https://t.co/VqHn0u1vgc
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) July 24, 2020