Tropical Storm Fernand to strengthen on its journey across Atlantic as Invest 99L approaches Caribbean
Fernand isn’t the only system that’s being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. Invest 99L could become a tropical depression over the next day or so as it approaches the Caribbean.
Tropical Storm Fernand Strengthens Moving Through Atlantic
FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar explains what Tropical Storm Fernand has working against it as it moves through the Atlantic, even with some strengthening. The National Hurricane Center is also tracking Invest 99L, which has a low chance of developing over the next few days.
MIAMI – Forecasters are keeping their eyes on newly formed Tropical Storm Fernand, and the system is expected to strengthen as it makes its journey across the Atlantic Ocean east of Bermuda.
Tropical Storm Fernand formed on Saturday on the heels of what was once Hurricane Erin, which didn’t make a direct landfall in the U.S., but its impacts were felt up and down the East Coast as the massive system sent monster waves crashing onto beaches and created life-threatening rip currents from Florida to New England.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Tropical Storm Fernand had maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph with some higher gusts, and strengthening is expected over the next two days before beginning its weakening trend on Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Fernand is currently located less than 300 miles east-southeast of Bermuda and is moving off to the north-northeast at 13 mph.
The NHC said that motion is forecast to continue over the next day or two before making a turn to the northeast.
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On that track, the NHC said Fernand should move well east of Bermuda and across the open waters of the subtropical North Atlantic.
But Fernand isn’t the only system that’s being monitored by the NHC.
Invest 99L could become next tropical depression
Invest 99L could become tropical depression on approach to Caribbean
Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center say Invest 99L could become our next tropical depression as the disturbance swirls into the Caribbean. FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar breaks down the latest forecast on Aug. 24, 2025.
Farther south, the NHC is continuing to keep its eyes on Invest 99L, which is now approaching the Windward Islands and the warm waters of the Caribbean.
Invest 99L continues to produce shower and thunderstorm activity, and while satellite data indicates there doesn't appear to be a surface circulation, Hurricane Hunters are flying through the disturbance to gather more information.
The NHC said Invest 99L could become a tropical depression over the next day or so while it moves quickly to the west at about 20-25 mph.
It’s expected to pass the Windward and Leeward islands late Sunday night and on Monday.
Regardless of development, Invest 99L could produce locally heavy rain and strong winds across portions of the islands on Sunday and Monday.
Invest 99L is forecast to reach the central Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, where conditions are expected to become less favorable for additional development.
Invest 99L currently has a low chance of development over the next few days.