Danny likely to form today

We’re likely to see Tropical Storm Danny form today east of the Bahamas. Satellite imagery and the latest NHC outlook indicate a circulation has come together from the trough of low pressure. Last night a Hurricane Hunter aircraft went into the storm and found tropical storm-force winds within the wave.

Given its proximity to the coastline, interests on the Southeast coast — including Charleston — need to keep a very close watch on this one. Computer model runs indicate that the Outer Banks, in particular, could get a sideswipe from Danny.

More when I’m not writing from a BlackBerry…