Cindy 'barely hanging on' as a tropical storm, forecast to dissipate by Monday night

Tropical Storm Cindy continues to weaken as it moves northwestward Sunday, June 25, 2023.

The system is "barely hanging on" as a tropical cyclone expected to gradually slow down as it moves into a weakness in the low- to mid-level ridging, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. update.

Additional weakening is forecast during the next 24 to 36 hours. Cindy is expected to degenerate into a trough of low pressure by Monday night.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

The U.S. is not expected to be impacted by Tropical Storm Cindy, but forecasters urge all residents to continue monitoring the tropics and to always be prepared.

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See below for the latest from the NHC.

Tropical Storm Cindy: What you need to know

  • Location: About 370 miles northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands

  • Maximum sustained winds: 45 mph

  • Movement: Northwest at 16 mph

  • Pressure: 1010 mb

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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Storm Cindy continues to weaken Sunday: NHC latest tropics update