MIAMI (AP) — Subtropical Storm Alpha has formed in the Atlantic.
Officials say this is only the second time storm names have had to use the Greek alphabet.
Subtropical Storm Alpha is just off the coast of Portugal.
That was fast. Subtropical Storm Alpha is just off the coast of Portugal. It's the first Tropical Depression in Gulf of Mexico will be named Beta. @abc27 pic.twitter.com/qEeCwN68PU
— Dave Vogan (@Dave_WX) September 18, 2020
NHC will initiate advisories on Subtropical Storm Alpha, located near the coast of Portugal, at 1230 PM AST (1630 UTC).
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 18, 2020