Tropical Storm Fiona formed over the Atlantic late Wednesday. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the Leeward Islands, with storm conditions possible Friday.
Tropical Storm Fiona formedThe National Weather Service said tropical storm conditions were possible by Friday night over portions of the northern Leeward Islands. Heavy rainfall from Fiona will reach the Leewards Islands on Friday afternoon.
On Saturday and into Sunday morning, rain will spread to the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and eastern Hispaniola., as well as isolated mudslides in areas of higher terrain.Fiona is the season's sixth named storm. It was located about 580 miles east of the Leeward Islands and moving at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of about 50 mph, according to forecasters.
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