Subtropical Storm Beryl Forms Becomes Florida Threat

SubTropical Storm Beryl Now Becomes A Memorial Day Weekend Threat

The National Hurricane Center has just upgraded the strong tropical disturbance off the southeast Carolina's to Sub-Tropical Storm Beryl with 45mph winds.  Beryl is the second named tropical cyclone of the pre-hurricane season, which doesn't begin until June 1, 2012. Beryl still remains somewhat disorganized tonight, but has been gradually organizing throughout the afternoon and evening hours, with a more developed low-level structure per satellite images and surface observations to confirm winds and pressure.

Newly named Tropical Storm Beryl as seen on KMHX - Morehead City long-range radar late Friday night - May 25, 2012.

Tropical Storm warnings and watches have also been issued for parts of South Carolina southward to northeast Florida (including Jacksonville) as TS Beryl is forecast to begin turning back towards the west-southwest on Saturday and track near the Florida / Georgia border region.

Beryl first forecast track map from the National Hurricane Center

Chase Looking More Likely Late Weekend

I am closely watch Tropical Storm Beryl for a likely chase intercept in northeast Florida or southeast Georgia late Sunday into Monday. I'll have more updates tomorrow concerning my plans, and the latest on Beryl during this early start to the season.