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Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched
Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched Tropical Storm Fernand is stirring up the Atlantic, churning through open waters and sending waves of concern rippling through the heart of hurricane season.  While the storm keeps its distance from land, its swirling winds and surging seas are a reminder that the tropics are heating up. As of Sunday, Aug. 24, Fernand is tracking north-northeast, passing well east of Bermuda and expected to remain offshore in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center.  Forecasters warn that high surf and dangerous rip currents may still impact Bermuda and the coast of Newfoundla…
New System Expected To Become Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic: Here's Predicted Path New System Expected To Become Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic: Here's Predicted Path
New System Expected To Become Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic: Here's Predicted Path A new tropical system has just formed in the Atlantic, prompting AccuWeather meteorologists to warn of potential impacts. The system was identified Thursday afternoon, Aug. 21. "This cluster of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to strengthen to a tropical storm over the weekend as it moves north of the Leeward Islands," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. "People in Bermuda should prepare for hurricane impacts later this weekend into early next week.  "At this time, direct wind and rain impacts are not expected in the US, but rip currents and rough surf could impa…
Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction
Famed Titanic Passenger's Foreboding Letter Before Ship Sank Fetches $400K At Auction A letter written aboard the Titanic just days before it sank has sold for nearly $400,000 at auction, according to multiple reports. First-class passenger Archibald Gracie wrote to a family friend on April 10, 1912, from Southampton while aboard the White Star Line vessel, according to Newsweek. He wrote that the "fine ship" was impressive, "but I shall await my journey's end before I pass judgment on her.” That journey ended abruptly five days ago outside of Newfoundland when it struck an iceberg. Henry Aldridge & Son, a well-known auction house in Wiltshire, England, auctio…