Tropical Storm Emily forms in mid Atlantic, threatens North and Central America
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Just as Hurricane Dennis dissipated over the mid-west United States on Monday, Tropical Storm Emily formed in the mid-Atlantic. Its current location is 11.1° N, 52.8° W, about 475 miles (765 km) east-southeast of Barbados.
The storm is currently moving west at a rate of 13mph/20kph. It is expected to make a slight turn to the north-northwest on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are currently at 45mph/75kph.
Hurricane watches have been issued for Barbados, Grenada, The Grenadines, St. Vincent, and St. Lucia.
Sources
- "Tropical Storm EMILY Public Advisory" — National Hurricane Center Miami, FL, July 12, 2005
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