NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tropical Depression 26 has intensified into Tropical Storm Epsilon in the Central Atlantic, becoming the 26th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic season.
The storm does not present a direct threat to The Bahamas, but high swells and rough surf could extend to the archipelago later this week.
When contacted, Chief Meteorologist Geoffrey Greene said: “It is expected to be a hurricane by Wednesday night and I think it is going to stay a Category 1 based on what we are seeing.”
According to Greene, the northwest and central Bahamas could experience 10 feet sea swells as of Friday, but those are expected to gradually decrease over the weekend into early next week.
The storm is expected to travel northwest and was on a path toward Bermuda.
Epsilon is forecast to gradually strengthen and be at or near hurricane strength when it approaches the island later this week.
According to the National Hurricane Center, it is too soon to determine the exact details of the storm’s track and intensity near the island.
However, meteorologists advised there is a risk of a direct impact from wind, rainfall and storm surge on the island.
As of 11am, Epsilon had maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour.
Tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles.
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