Tropical Storm Rina Forms in the Atlantic Ocean, Trailing Tropical Storm Philippe

The Associated Press
By The Associated Press
September 28, 2023Weather
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Tropical Storm Rina Forms in the Atlantic Ocean, Trailing Tropical Storm Philippe
This satellite image provided on 11:11 am EST shows Tropical Storm Rina forming in the Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 28, 2023. (NOAA via AP)

MIAMI—Tropical Storm Rina formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said, as forecasters continued to monitor Tropical Storm Philippe which was also at sea.

Rina had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and was centered 1,190 miles (1,915 kilometers) east of the Northern Leeward Islands. No coastal watches or warnings were in effect for the storm, and there were no hazards affecting land. The storm was traveling north-northwest at about 10 mph (17 kph).

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Philippe was moving slowly across the Atlantic at 2 mph (4 kph). Maximum sustained winds were about 50 mph (85 kph), with little change in strength expected over the next several days.

Philippe was centered 560 miles (895 kilometers) east of the Northern Leeward Islands. There were no watches or warnings in effect, however, forecasters advised interests in the Northern Leeward Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico to monitor the progress of the storm.