Tropical Storm Fernand

Tropical Storm Fernand Makes Landfall

 

 Tropical Storm Fernand is located at 19.8 N, -96.9 W with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, gusting to 60 mph

 

Tropical Storm Fernand has made landfall just north of Veracruz, Mexico late on Sunday night and is expected to continue to move inland throughout the day on Monday. Now that Fernand has moved inland it is expected to weaken, eventually to be downgraded into a depression sometime later on Monday.

As Fernand moves inland, the main threat from the system will come in the form of heavy rainfall that is expected to bring localized flooding and mudslides in the Mexican state of Veracruz on Monday. Rainfall amounts over the region could reach upwards of 4-8 inches, with a large area receiving at least 2 inches of rain from Fernand.

Outside of the Gulf, activity across the Atlantic Basin remains rather subdued, with dry air and wind shear keeping much from developing. There are a couple of waves. One is moving through the eastern Caribbean and another is out near 35 west.