Tropical Storm Oscar Forms in Western Atlantic
What You Need To Know
• Oscar is a small tropical storm
• It will bring rain and wind to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the southeastern Bahamas, and eastern Cuba
• It won’t affect the U.S.
Tropical Storm Oscar has formed in the western tropical Atlantic, the 15th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm has maximum winds of 40 mph and is moving westward at 13 mph.
Tropical Storm Conditions Expected in the Region
Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the southeastern Bahamas, and eastern Cuba over the weekend.
No Impact on the U.S.
It will not affect the U.S.
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FAQs
Q: What is the current strength of Tropical Storm Oscar?
A: Tropical Storm Oscar has maximum winds of 40 mph.
Q: Where is Tropical Storm Oscar expected to bring rain and wind?
A: The storm is expected to bring rain and wind to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the southeastern Bahamas, and eastern Cuba.
Q: Will Tropical Storm Oscar affect the U.S.?
A: No, it will not.
