Tropical Storm Joaquin developed from a tropical depression 380 miles southwest of Bermuda. This storm will be moving generally northward over the next week or so off the US East Coast. It is not expected to make a direct landfall on the US East Coast, but unsettled weather may be felt along the area from the Carolinas to New England through Tuesday, October 06. Gusty winds, heavy rain, high surf and rip currents may be seen. Unless this storm makes a significant turn to the west, this will be our only mention of Named Storm Joaquin.
Please use the NHC link below for current official advisories:
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Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama.
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