Tropical storm Colin forms in the Atlantic

By Edwin F -

Tropical storm Colin formed in the Atlantic Ocean on August 9, 2023, becoming the first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm is expected to make landfall in North Carolina on Friday.


Colin formed from a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa on August 7. The wave quickly organized into a tropical depression on August 8, and then strengthened into a tropical storm on August 9.

Colin is currently located about 100 miles off the coast of South Carolina. The storm is moving north-northeast at 10 mph. Colin is expected to make landfall in North Carolina on Friday morning.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The National Hurricane Center is forecasting up to 6 inches of rain in some areas, with isolated totals of up to 10 inches. Strong winds could gust up to 70 mph.

The storm is also expected to produce dangerous rip currents along the coast. The National Weather Service is urging people to avoid swimming in the ocean until the storm passes.

Colin is the first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. The season officially began on June 1 and is expected to be an active one. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting 14 to 21 named storms, with 6 to 10 of those storms becoming hurricanes. Of those hurricanes, 3 to 6 are expected to be major hurricanes, with winds of at least 111 mph.

It is important to stay informed about the latest weather conditions and to follow the instructions of local officials during a tropical storm.

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