Tropical Storm Oscar brings heavy rain and winds to Bahamas and Cuba
Summary: Tropical Storm Oscar was updated by the National Hurricane Center on October 19, 2024. It is located 190 miles east-southeast of the Southeastern Bahamas, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and moving west at 13 mph.
Tropical storm conditions are expected to reach the coast tonight, complicating outdoor preparations. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 6 inches, is forecast for the Turks and Caicos, southeastern Cuba, and the southeastern Bahamas through Tuesday.
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