Tropical Storm Fay Forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Fay Forms in the Atlantic Ocean
AtlanticOcean · Published Sep 21, 2026
• Tropical Storm Fay has been officially named as the sixth storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm formed on Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, in the northern Atlantic Ocean after a tropical depression intensified. Fay currently has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 km/h) and is expected to remain over open waters, posing no immediate threat to land. Notably, the storm's formation occurred over three weeks later than the average date for the sixth named storm of the season, which typically happens by August
• Meteorologists are also monitoring other areas for potential tropical development, including a tropical wave near the Cabo Verde Islands and another area spanning the eastern Gulf of Mexico to the southwest Atlantic. Source time: not specified.

Impact & Risks

Tropical Storm Fay is not expected to directly impact any land areas, including the Azores. However, the storm may generate rough surf conditions in the surrounding waters, which could pose risks to maritime activities. Additionally, meteorologists are keeping an eye on other potential systems in the Atlantic and Pacific, which could develop into tropical storms or hurricanes. The eastern Pacific has already experienced a more active season, with 15 named storms and five hurricanes recorded so far.

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