Tropical Storm Emily formed on Sunday, Aug. 20 and was a very short-lived storm.

What You Need To Know

  • Emily formed on Sunday, Aug. 20

  • It moved north over open Atlantic

  • It became post-tropical a day after it formed

Emily formed in the central Atlantic and moved north. 

Only one day later, it became a post-tropical cyclone, remaining over the open ocean during its entirety.

We're currently monitoring Tropical Storm Franklin, Tropical Storm Gert, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine and one other disturbance. Check here for a look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season so far.

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