NHC: Tropical Storm Gordon Projected Path, Spaghetti Models

MIAMI, Florida – NOAA‘s National Hurricane Center issued a Public Advisory at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Friday, September 13, 2024, due to the presence of Tropical Storm Gordon.

NOAA National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Gordon Projected Path

Tropical Storm Gordon (formerly Tropical Depression Seven) is located about 990 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, and is moving to the west-northwest at 12 mph (19 km/h).

NHC forecasters say that the storm is expected to move more to the west this weekend and Monday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is expected today before a weakening trend begins on Saturday, 

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center.

NOAA and Colorado State University forecast an “extremely active” 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 through November 30.

NOAA historical hurricane data. Peak season and storm frequency.

Peak hurricane season is September 10, according to NOAA and the National Weather Service’s historical hurricane activity data.