Islands in the Cone: The Hurricane Watch for October 19th

Tropical Storm Tammy moves closer to the Lesser Antilles, as questions remain about its long-term fate.

Florida tropical threat synopsis: No tropical threats to Florida over the next week.

Almanac: It’s Thursday, October 19th… day 139 of the 2023 hurricane season, 44 days to go. By total storm energy, the season is 89.1%, 94.4%, 90.8% complete for the Atlantic, continental U.S., and Florida, respectively.

Looking at the locations of all historical landfalls…