Tropical Storm Philippe

Philippe was a tropical storm located in the Atlantic basin.

Philippe formed as a tropical wave on Sept. 15 near West Africa. Philippe slowly strengthened from Sept. 15 to Sept. 26, and it stalled in growth on Sept. 28.

After a long period of intensification, Philippe brought heavy rainfall to Bermuda on Oct. 6. Bermuda saw heavy rain and winds from Philippe’s tear through the region.

Philippe then lost strength and moved towards New England and Canada as a post-tropical cyclone. Five inches of rain were forecasted in New York and parts of New England.

For more information, see the National Hurricane Center.

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Philippe’s Lifecycle as a Storm

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A sixteen day timelapse showing Philippe’s journey as a tropical storm.

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Timespan Start: 2023/09/24 21:10 - 2023/10/09 20:30

Philippe Becomes a Post-Tropical Cyclone

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Philippe becomes a post-tropical cyclone, bringing tropical storm conditions to Bermuda.

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Timespan Start: 2023/10/05 17:00 - 2023/10/06 14:50

Philippe Continues Its Northward Journey In The Western Atlantic

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Philippe sets its sights north as it nears the island of Bermuda.

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Timespan Start: 2023/10/05 10:30 - 2023/10/05 16:23

A Disorganized Philippe Turns North

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A disorganized Tropical Storm Philippe turns northward.

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Timespan Start: 2023/10/03 17:00 - 2023/10/04 14:00

Philippe Moves Over the Northeastern Leeward Islands

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Philippe moves slowly northwestward while bringing tropical storm conditions to the northeastern Leeward Islands.

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Timespan Start: 2023/10/02 21:00 - 2023/10/03 16:00

Philippe Drifts Westward Toward the Leeward Islands

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Tropical Storm Philippe continues to drift towards the northeastern edge of the Leeward Islands. Tropical storm conditions are expected across Barbuda and possible across Antigua soon while Philippe passes nearby.

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Timespan Start: 2023/09/30 10:00 - 2023/10/02 15:00

Morning Convection Within Philippe

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Convection bubbles across Philippe as it continues to maintain tropical storm status with Rina nearby.

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Timespan Start: 2023/09/29 09:00 - 2023/09/29 15:50

Philippe Moves Slowly West and Rina Forms

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Timespan Start: 2023/09/28 10:00 - 2023/09/28 16:00

Philippe Continues Westward

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Tropical Storm Philippe continues its westward path in the Atlantic Ocean. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the northeastern Caribbean islands.

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Timespan Start: 2023/09/26 14:00 - 2023/09/27 15:00

Philippe’s Low Level Circulation Exposed

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Philippe’s low level circulation swirling away from the main area of convection.

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Timespan Start: 2023/09/26 10:02 - 2023/09/26 13:58