Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Isaac becomes 3rd tropical storm in Atlantic

MIAMI – A third tropical storm has formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Saturday night that Tropical Storm Isaac was centred about 1,580 miles (2,540 kilometres) east of the Windward Islands.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but officials say it is expected to become a hurricane by Monday.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds are 50 mph (85 kph) and it is moving west at 8 mph (13 kmh).

News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?