Named Storm Irma formed from a tropical wave off the west African Coast earlier today. ( It was once thought that ‘Irma’ might form out of old Invest 92-L off the Florida coast). Named Storm Irma will make Hurricane status within a few days and will be approaching the Windward Islands by the middle of next week. Projections are that Named Storm Irma will enter the eastern Caribbean where the waters are much warmer than in the Atlantic. That will provide energy for additional development. Projecting a track past Wednesday, September 6 is nearly impossible at this time due to interactions from other weather systems, but we will update our unofficial details concerning Named Storm Irma as needed.
For official updates, please use the link below to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.