Tropical Storm Paulette is moving northwestward over the central Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane today and possibly bring hazardous conditions to Bermuda by tomorrow night.

According to the latest Public Advisory issued by the National Hurricane Centre, Paulette is about 590 miles southeast of Bermuda moving at 16 miles per hour with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour with higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km) from the centre

The centre of Paulette is forecast to move near Bermuda Sunday night and Monday.

With the current forecast, the Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch for the island.

A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours.

A Hurricane Watch is also in effect because of the possible hurricane conditions that may affect the area. It is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous.

Paulette may bring periods of heavy rain to Bermuda through Monday, with rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with maximum amounts of 6 inches possible.

Moreso swells generated by Paulette are affecting portions of the Leeward Islands and will continue to spread westward to portions of the Greater Antilles, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the southeastern United States this weekend.  These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

“Extremely Active” Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said last month that the rest of the hurricane season will be “extremely active”.

Apart from Tropical storms Paulette and Rene, NHC is monitoring for at least two more disturbances over the Atlantic that may develop in the next five days.

A broad area of low pressure located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Development of this system is forecast, and a tropical depression is expected to form within the next couple of days while the system moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic.

Another area of disturbed weather, associated with a tropical wave, is located near the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions support some development during the next few days, and a tropical depression could form over the far eastern tropical Atlantic early next week while the system moves slowly westward. By mid-week, upper-level winds could become less conducive for development.

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Calypso legend of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Rupert ‘King Swallow’ Philo has died. He was 78.

King Swallow succumb to death surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Willikies on Friday after suffering from a prolonged illness.

He began competing in the calypso art form when still a youth in 1961. His very first hit entitled Raphael Trujillo recalled the story of a dictator of the Dominican Republic, whose maltreatment of migrant workers from Antigua and Barbuda was re-told upon their return home.

Sir Ruper has earned several calypso crowns over his career and won Antigua’s road march titles five times. His other hits include Fire in the Backseat, Subway Jam, Party In Space and Satan Coming Down.

He is also known for his social and political commentary.

The Calypso community across the region is mourning the loss of a legend.

“During this time the vibrant, fiery and pulsating rhythms of his soca hits have created frenzy wherever and whenever he performs,” Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation (TUCO) said.

King Swallow was awarded the Order of Merit (Gold), and the Grand Cross of Princely Heritage during terms of governance under the Labour Party. Each award was conferred in recognition of his sterling contribution to the calypso art form.

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