Tropical Storm Philippe Spares Puerto Rico as It Moves Away

The most recent track of Tropical Storm Philippe keeps the system away from Puerto Rico, according to data issued at 5:00 in the morning by the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Philippe was located this morning about 640 miles east of the Caribbean island of Saint John, with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. There are no coastal watches or advisories in effect.

Tropical Storm Philippe forecast issued at 5:00 a.m. on September 29, 2023. (NHC/NOAA)

The storm was moving southwest at about two miles per hour. “This general motion is expected to continue through Saturday night” and then make “a gradual turn toward the west and northwest on Sunday,” the National Hurricane Center said, adding that the storm surge generated by Philippe will affect Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles.

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For its part, the National Meteorological Service in San Juan reported that rain bands associated with the storm could reach the Island between tonight and tomorrow, Saturday.

Risk of excessive rain for today and tonight, issued by the National Meteorological Service in San Juan. (National Weather Service)

“Despite the expected distance, an outer band will likely extend across the local islands from tonight to Saturday night, causing a gradual increase in humidity,” the entity explained.

To the east of Philippe was Tropical Storm Rina, which did not pose a threat to populated areas.

Tropical Storm Rina forecast issued at 5:00 a.m. on September 29, 2023. (NHC/NOAA)

This morning Rina was moving north-northwest at about five miles per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour.

This movement is expected to continue until it loses strength in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

During this Atlantic hurricane season, Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don, Gert, Emily, Franklin, Harold, Idalia, Katia, Lee, Margot, Nigel, Ophelia, Philippe and Rina were already formed.

The remaining names are Sean, Tammy, Vince and Whitney.

2023-09-29 11:21:18
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