ICON Hypothetical Hurricane Center (ICONHHC)/17L.PAULA

Tropical Storm PAULA ...TROPICAL STORM PAULA FORMS... 8:00 AM EST Sat Dec 24 Location: 15.1°N 69.9°W Moving: WNW at 6 mph Min pressure: 1004 mb Max sustained: 40 mph

Tropical Depression Seventeen has now become Tropical Storm Paula. The storm is causing rough surf in areas of the Lesser Antilles, and is associated with several thunderstorms in south america. We expect the storm to turn north, possibly attaining hurricane status along the way.

Intensity Forecast:

12 Hour. . . 50 mph 24 Hour. . . 65 mph 36 Hour. . . 75 mph 48 Hour. . . 80 mph 60 Hour. . . 90 mph 72 Hour. . . 90 mph