Named Storm Tomas

Tropical Storm Tomas developed near the Windward Islands today. The system is rapidly developing and will become a Hurricane this weekend. This storm will move into the Caribbean Sea and will be near Jamaica as a major hurricane by the middle of this coming week. Many land areas throughout the Caribbean Islands will be affected by this storm.

We will update advisories as needed and there are very early indications that this storm could get into the far western Caribbean or southern Gulf of Mexico in roughly 9 to 13 days.

Note – We are not tracking Named Storm Shary because it will not be affecting any US coastal areas.

For up to the minute official advisories and information, please visit the NHC website in Miami

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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