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TAMPA, Fla. – Subtropical Storm Josephine has formed off the east coast of the United States with the storm as the system prepares to move northeast and away from the United States.
East Coast Weather Outlook
Big picture view:
No warnings or watches have been issued with the latest update on the storm. It is expected to move away from the United States over the next few days.
This is not anticipated to make landfall in the United States and is no threat to the Tampa Bay area.
Possible Josephine impacts
Why you should care:
Strong winds, coastal flooding, dangerous surf and beach erosion remain the main hazards along parts of the northeast coast. Josephine could briefly develop a band of hurricane-force winds offshore as it transitions to an extratropical cyclone.
Area being watched
What’s next:
Besides Subtropical Storm Josephine, an area far out in the Atlantic is being watched that has a 10% chance of forming over the next two and seven days.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official weather bulletins detailing offshore low-pressure tracking, as well as forecasts provided by FOX 13 meteorologists.