The Canadian Hurricane Centre says tropical storm activity in the mid-Atlantic continues to increase with three named storms and two more areas of potential storm development.
There is no immediate threat to land caused by any of the storms which are moving well offshore.
There have been eight storms in the Atlantic so far this season. The average for this time of year is five.
Activity in the tropical Atlantic continues to increase today as we now have 3 named storms to go along with 2 areas of potential storm development. With Gert, we stand at 8 storms so far where the average to this date is about 5. #GetPrepared. pic.twitter.com/Qbh1b85Rqi
— ECCC Canadian Hurricane Centre (@ECCC_CHC) August 21, 2023
