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NHC: Fay strengthens into tropical storm again in the Atlantic

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Tracking The Tropics: News, Forecasts, Updates
Updated September 23, 2026 10:56 PM EDT Published September 23, 2026 5:16 PM EDT
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The Brief

    • Tropical Storm Fay has redeveloped in the Atlantic Ocean, the NHC said. It was previously remnants and then a tropical depression.
    • It's not expected to strengthen further over the next couple of days, before it is expected to again weaken, NHC said.
    • Development odds for Disturbance 1 off the coast of Africa are now up to 60%, though no threat to the US or Florida is expected.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay in the Atlantic regained its strength on Wednesday night, going from a tropical depression back to a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The NHC is also tracking a tropical disturbance off the coast of Africa that now has a 60% chance of development. Neither system will threaten the U.S. or Florida.

Tropical Storm Fay

What to expect:

The NHC said Tropical Storm Fay was 935 miles west of the Azores with sustained winds of 40 mph, and moving west at 9 mph.

Earlier Wednesday, the remnants of Fay had become a tropical depression.

"Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next day or two, with gradual weakening expected thereafter," the NHC said.

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Fay remains the sixth tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurrican season.

Disturbance 1

A tropical disturbance off the coast of Africa, south-east of the Cabo Verde Islands, could become a short-lived tropical depression on Thursday or Friday, the NHC said.

Development odds have continued to increase - now up to 60%.

Record-setting Atlantic hurricane season

Big picture view:

So far, there have been six tropical storms during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season and zero hurricanes. The zero hurricane part continues to set a record for the latest in the Atlantic season without a confirmed hurricane. 

That is largely due to a very strong El Nino, a natural shift in the weather pattern, that typically limits tropical activity in the Atlantic, while boosting activity in the Pacific.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 - Nov. 30.

The Source: This story uses information gathered from the FOX 35 Storm Team and the National Hurricane Center's latest tropical outlooks.

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