Subtropical Storm Josephine Forms Off US East Coast

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 22:02 · Archive

Subtropical Storm Josephine has formed near latitude 37.4 North, longitude 69.5 West, with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph.

Subtropical Storm Josephine has formed off the eastern United States. At 5 pm AST, the centre was located near latitude 37.4 North, longitude 69.5 West, moving north at 6 mph. The storm is expected to turn northeastward by tomorrow with a large increase in forward speed, moving away from the United States and remaining south of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph with higher gusts. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 415 miles from the centre. The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb. Some strengthening is expected, though Josephine is anticipated to remain a subtropical storm through early Thursday. Further strengthening is likely by late Thursday as Josephine becomes a post-tropical cyclone with hurricane-force winds.

Gale-force wind gusts are possible along portions of the northeastern United States coast through Thursday. Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding is ongoing along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic coast and will continue through the week around times of high tide. Large swells generated by Josephine are affecting much of the eastern seaboard of the United States and portions of Atlantic Canada, likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

How it is being reported

• Subtropical Storm Josephine Forms in Atlantic, Expected to Move Away From U.S. CoastThe National Hurricane Center says Josephine could strengthen over the next 24 hours before turning northeast and moving into the North AtlanticClickorlando · 21 Oct, 22:22
• Subtropical Storm Josephine FormsAt 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 37.4 North, longitude 69.5 West. Josephine is moving toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h). The storm...News4Jax · 21 Oct, 21:47
• Subtropical Storm Josephine FormsAt 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Josephine was located near latitude 37.4 North, longitude 69.5 West. Josephine is moving toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h). The storm...Clickorlando · 21 Oct, 21:47

In this story: Subtropical Storm Josephine · United States · Nova Scotia · Newfoundland · Atlantic Canada

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