Tropical Storm Fernand formed in the Atlantic Ocean on August 23, 2025, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). Pronounced "fair-nahn," Fernand developed far from land, southeast of Bermuda, and has been moving northeast over open waters. Forecasts indicate that the storm is expected to remain over the open Atlantic, passing well east of Bermuda without posing a threat to Florida or the U.S. mainland. Fernand briefly strengthened and could have reached Category 1 hurricane status east of Bermuda, generating large surf for vessels near Bermuda and the Bahamas. As of late August, the storm began to weaken and dissipate in the North Atlantic. Meanwhile, forecasters noted the potential development of a new tropical wave off the coast of Africa. Concurrently, Tropical Storm Juliette formed in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Officials continue to monitor these systems amid ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Erin in the northern Atlantic region.