Tropical Storm Philippe threatens flash floods Monday in Leeward Islands, forecasters say

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasts say Tropical Storm Philippe is threatening to unleash heavy rains and flash floods in the Leeward Islands. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said at 5 a.m. Monday that Philippe was about 125 miles east-southeast of Barbuda. Top sustained winds were at 50 mph with higher guests as Philippe was moving northwest at a slightly increased 7 mph. A tropical storm watch remains in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. Meteorologists say the center of Philippe is forecast to pass near or just northeast of the northern Leeward Islands on Monday. Rainfall amounts expected through Tuesday include 4 to 6 inches for Barbuda and Antigua and 2 to 4 inches for the rest of the Leeward Islands.