UPDATE: Watch issued for Dutch Antilles as Tropical Storm Ana nears

According to NOAA, Tropical Storm Ana, first named storm  of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season, and now TS Bill are strengthening and heading west at approximately the same speed of 16 mph.

TS Ana as of Saturday

Ana, with sustained winds of 40 mph the storm is expected to turn west-northwest over the next few days.

Two related reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Even with Atlantic Hurricane predictions lowered, they are warning us not to let our guard down. Perhaps related to this story,  NOAA is also reporting the Warmest Global Ocean Surface Temperatures on Record for July.

In addition to The Hurricane Center, I always check in with my friend Tammie Souza of 10Connects in Tampa, Florida. She is a highly-skilled and passionate meteorologist that I certainly trust.