AccuWeather meteorologists are tracking a high-risk area in the Atlantic basin and a tropical rainstorm that will contend to become the next named tropical storm and hurricane: Fernand.

“There is a tropical rainstorm in the Atlantic in the wake of Hurricane Erin. Some gusty winds and periods of rain are expected north of the Leeward Islands through Friday,” AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.

AccuWeather issued its first track forecast for the new tropical rainstorm on Thursday.

“Residents of Bermuda should closely monitor forecast updates through the weekend, as this particular tropical wave has the potential to develop and strengthen quickly,” DaSilva added.

Wind gusts of 80-100 mph are anticipated in Bermuda Monday into Monday night next week with an AccuWeather Loc

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