COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Tropical Storm Fernand has formed over the southwestern Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 40 MPH.

Fortunately, Fernand will not be an issue for the East Coast. As of the latest forecast track, it will stay out over open waters and to the east of Bermuda as it tracks to the north. It will eventually weaken and become post-tropical by mid-week over the northern Atlantic.

It’s a great time to go through your hurricane preparedness checklist as we near the peak of hurricane season. Make sure you’re trimming dead limbs from your trees and have a place to store your lawn furniture. Just in case, have an emergency evacuation plan with your family. Check your insurance to see what’s covered if we’re directly impacted by a tropical system. Also, stock up on emergency

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