Two more storms form after Helene

• Two More Storms Form After Helene
• Joyce: The 11th Cyclone of the Atlantic
• Isaac: Category 2 Hurricane Still Active

On Friday, September 27, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued an important advisory about the formation of Tropical Storm Joyce in the central tropical Atlantic.

Joyce is currently situated over the vast Atlantic Ocean, approximately 2,310 kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles.

Additionally, its center is located about 4,600 kilometers east of the coasts of Quintana Roo, keeping it far from Mexican territory for now.

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported that Joyce has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h, with gusts reaching 85 km/h, moving northwest at a speed of 20 km/h.

Two New Storms Detected: Joyce and Isaac

TROPICS | Isaac and Joyce pose no threat to the US. We are giving the First Alert to an increasing chance of development in the Tropics. Over the next week there is a 50% chance of development. There is no immediate threat to the US. @jamiearnoldWMBF @AndrewWMBF @wmbfnews pic.twitter.com/AQn7AiINnH

— Jenna Greenhill (@jgreenhillwx) September 28, 2024

Despite Joyce’s formation, it does not pose an imminent threat to Mexico due to its current distance and trajectory.

Joyce has become the 11th cyclone of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which has shown moderate activity so far.

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Although Joyce is not expected to make landfall or directly affect populated areas, meteorological authorities urge people to stay alert for any potential changes in its path or intensity.

Even though it currently seems distant, it is crucial for those in hurricane-prone areas to stay updated on weather bulletins and follow local authorities’ guidance.

Storm Isaac Strengthens

In addition to Joyce, Hurricane Isaac is also capturing meteorologists’ attention. Early Friday morning, Isaac intensified over the central subtropical Atlantic, reaching Category 2 status with maximum winds of 105 mph, according to the NHC.

Isaac is now less than 800 miles west of the Azores in the open waters of the Atlantic.

Despite its increased strength, meteorological experts predict that Isaac will turn northward before reaching any populated areas in Europe.

This northward turn will prevent direct impacts on European territories, though moisture and remnants from what was Hurricane Isaac are expected to affect western Europe next week.

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