The Atlantic’s fourth named storm – Tropical Storm Danny – formed Monday afternoon, over the western Atlantic off the South Carolina coast. Danny’s formation makes it the fourth named storm of the season, and the first time since 1968 in which three named storms formed during June. Danny’s formation also marks the fourth time since 2012 in which the “D” named storm formed in June, which had not happened prior to 2012.

As of 5:00 p.m. EDT Monday, Tropical Storm Danny was located near 32.3°N 80.1°W, and was moving west-northwestward at about 16 mph. Maximum sustained winds were 40 knots (45 mph), with an estimated minimum pressure of 1009 mb. Danny should make landfall within the next few hours, and the cyclone has likely run out of time for significant intensification. Although Danny’s low-level circulation was fully exposed this morning, deep convection has recently developed over its center this afternoon. Danny is a relatively small storm, so the flood threat with Danny will likely not be as high as with large, early-season Gulf of Mexico storms like Claudette. Regardless, a Tropical Storm Warning is currently effect from Edisto Beach to South Santee River, South Carolina. Danny’s small circulation should dissipate on Tuesday morning as the small cyclone moves inland.