Weather Matters: Gaston on horizon as Earl, Fiona move away; plus the August wrap-up

The Cape Verde storm machine is running at full capacity and shows no sign of slowing down.

Tropical Storm Gaston Remains in Central Tropical Atlantic

Tropical Storm Gaston was moving slowly over the central tropical Atlantic, forecasters said. Gaston, with sustained winds of 40 mph, was about 965 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands and about 1,550 miles east of the Lesser Antilles, the hurricane center said. The storm was moving west at 9 mph. Forecasters said Gaston could gradually strengthen during the next two days. No watches or warnings ...

Our community needs a voice

By Divo Rodrigues Monteiro My name is Divo Rodrigues Monteiro. I was born in Cape Verde Islands. First of all, there is a large Capeverdean community in Boston; and I now believe it is time for us to have our own voice at State House. Secondly, I want to run because I want to get involved in the political process. I have been a resident of the Sixth Suffolk District for the past eight years. As ...

Tropical Storm Gaston slows down

Tropical Storm Gaston has begun to slow down over the Atlantic. Gaston is centered about 935 miles off the Cape Verde islands. Maximum sustained winds are about 40 mph. Some gradual strengthening is forecast over the next 48 hours.

Cape Verde’s Fernandes on trial with New York Red Bull

MLS Cape Verde youngster Wuilito ‘Totti’ Fernandes is on trial with MLS giants New York Red Bull. The 20-year old attacking midfielder joined the Red Bulls from the New England Luso American Soccer Association earlier this week and was immediately enjoying his time among the likes of Thierry Henry and Rafael Marquez. "I worked out with all the players, did everything they asked me. Obviously ...

NHC Report: Gaston still a depression, headed to Caribbean

Recently-downgraded Gaston remained a tropical depression on Thursday as it churned west-northwest in the central Atlantic on a path that will likely take it into the Caribbean Sea, the National Hurricane Center said Thursday.

Fiona prompts warning for Bermuda; Gaston now tropical depression

Tropical Storm Fiona kept on track for Bermuda on Thursday evening, but forecasters said some weakening could be expected during the next two days.

Hurricane Alley Heats Up with Stormy Threesome

Three swirling storms are roaring across the Atlantic with nervous East Coast residents keeping a close eye on the conveyor belt of tropical activity as hurricane season enters its busiest time.

Earl's path along northeast is not well-worn

Pushed by an ill-timed trough of low pressure, Hurricane Earl is heading uncomfortably close to an area relatively few hurricanes tend to go: the Northeast coastline.

Hurricane's Path Unfamiliar to U.S. Northeast

Earl Heads Uncomfortably Close to Area Relatively Few Hurricanes Tend to Go