Forecasts revealed a potential tropical weather threat in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
As Hurricane Fiona caused massive flooding in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, weather forecasters shared that a serious tropical threat is brewing.
Tropical activities in the Atlantic are seen over the next couple of weeks.
Based on the AccuWeather reports, a strong tropical wave can be the main concern in the Caribbean and could affect areas in the U.S.
The weather website explained that a tropical wave means an area of low pressure situated north to south or moving from Africa into the Atlantic.
The tropical waves emerged or are influenced by warm waters and low wind shear.
Moreover, the next tropical storm names in this season are Hermine and Ian.
A tropical wave in western Africa is closely monitored.
AccuWeather noted that the tropical wave could develop when it reaches the Atlantic. As a result, it can become an organized tropical system this month.
Furthermore, AccuWeather noted ideal conditions for a tropical wave to thrive in the following
- The areas in Florida Straits, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands have water temperatures reaching the 80s F.
- The Sea surface gets close to 90 F.
- The warm temperature can result in the development of a tropical cyclone.
As a result, weather forecasters said that central, western Caribbean and the southeastern U.S should closely watch the latest news update on tropical storms.
AccuWeather added that the track of the tropical wave this week could cause weakening of wind shear with limited development in the tropical system.
On the hand, this weekend shows warm waters and light wind shear that can result in the development of a possible tropical storm.
Tropical Storm Gaston
Meanwhile, AccuWeather reported that the tropical storm they monitored in the Atlantic became a Tropical Storm Gaston, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
Tropical Storm Gaston was moving north-northeast at 17 mph, and it is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds to the Azores.
Hurricane Fiona
After leaving damage to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic and forcing people to evacuate, Hurricane Fiona is moving to the Turks and Caicos Islands as a Category storm.
Moreover, Atlantic Canada could be hit if Fiona moves away from the Bahamas. It can unleash heavy winds, coast, and urban floods, landslides, and power outages.
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Although Atlantic Canada is known for cold waters and temperature, the unusual warmer there allows Fiona to remain at its force.
Fiona is set to bring heavy rains in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, New Foundland, Nova Scotia, and Cape Breton.
Furthermore, the impact of Hurricane Fiona on Bermuda can cause flooding, rainfall, and dangerous seas from Friday night to Sunday. AccuWeather noted that Fiona is rated one on the AccuWeather RealImpact Scale in Bermuda.
During or before the sign of storms, being prepared is important. Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring heavy flooding and strong winds causing damage to life and property.
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