Hurricane Tammy, having initially landed on the northeastern Caribbean Islands as a Category 1 storm, has now evolved into a more formidable Category 2 hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean.
According to reports, its trajectory is hinting at potential tropical storm conditions for Bermuda by the weekend
A closer look at Tammy’s current state
According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Hurricane Tammy is approximately 540 miles south-southeast of Bermuda.
The hurricane’s robust nature is evident with its sustained winds reaching speeds of up to 100 mph, placing it in the Category 2 bracket on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
Predicted trajectory and intensity
The NHC forecasts a possibility of Tammy intensifying slightly on Wednesday. However, as the week progresses, the hurricane is expected to weaken.
There are projections that by Thursday, Tammy might transition into a potent post-tropical cyclone.
With its current northeastern movement at around 10 mph, a shift towards the north is anticipated later on Wednesday, followed by a slower motion to the northwest on Thursday and Friday.
Ripple effects in the Caribbean
Despite the considerable distance between Hurricane Tammy and the Caribbean islands, its effects remain profound.
The storm’s massive waves are impacting areas of the Leeward Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
These turbulent waves have culminated in hazardous surf conditions and perilous rip currents.
Tammy’s impact on the Caribbean
The island of Barbuda felt Tammy’s impact as the hurricane made landfall around 10:15 p.m. EDT on Saturday.
According to reports, with winds whipping at a speed of 85 mph, the surrounding region experienced gusty conditions, tumultuous seas, and significant rainfall.
The region saw gusty winds, angry seas, and tremendous rain as the heart of the storm moved by just miles to the east of many of those islands.
High winds continued into early Sunday morning before the late-season hurricane headed northwestward away from the islands.
