Tropical Storm Omar on the way; Honduras disturbance growing stronger
Tropical Depression Fifteen is lashing northern Colombia, northern Venezuela, Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao with heavy rains today, as the storm drifts to the southeast. This morning's 6:35 am EDT QuikSCAT pass saw winds of 45 mph, so this is probably Tropical Storm Omar. An Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft will investigate the storm beginning at 2 pm EDT today. Satellite loops show the amount of heavy thunderstorm activity is on the increase, and the cloud pattern ...