Tropical Storm Ian May Bring Heavy Rains and Flooding to Cuba and Florida

Reports said that Tropical Storm Ian is set to unleash heavy rains and strong winds in Cuba and eventually in Florida.

Tropical Storm Ian is reported as the 9th named Hurricane hitting the Atlantic basin this season.

While it is not yet on Hurricane level, Tropical Storm Ian is seen to unleash torrential rains and heavy winds, causing minor flooding.

CBS News reported that the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Ian showed a rapid strengthening on Sunday, and it is expected to be more powerful on Monday and Tuesday.

AccuWeather noted that Tropical Storm Ian maintained up to 60 mph winds on Sunday, 8:00 p.m, and it was seen moving northwest at 12 mph.

According to an AccuWeather meteorologist, Adam Douty, the Tropical Storm Ian is expected for a quick uptick in strengthening as it is moving to the Western Caribbean.

The Senior meteorologist added that the Caribbean has low wind shear with warm water.

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While Tropical Storm Ian has not yet made an impact, the report stressed that it could bring about heavy rains.

However, Ian moving to the Caribbean could strengthen.

Early preparation is essential to avoid catastrophic incidents and be safe during and after hurricanes or storms.

Douty added that it could raise the potential of significant impacts in the western Caribbean and the United States, noting Tropical Storm Ian could become a major hurricane.

Tropical Storm Ian formed on Friday in the central part of the Caribbean, which forecasts saw as a potential storm threat to eastern portions of the U.S.

Cuba and Florida

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Tropical Storm Ian is rated 3 for the U.S. and 3 for the Northwest Caribbean on the AccuWeather ReallImpact Scale.

Cuba is seen to experience the worst impact of the storm, causing destructive winds, power outages, coastal inundation, and dangerous seas, according to AccuWeather.

The Weather website added that the storm could unleash the worst conditions on Tuesday. Storm surge is expected to be over six feet.

Whether Tropical Storm Ian could hit the state of Florida, it could still cause heavy rains and flooding.

According to AccuWeather Weather News, United States Florida Governor Ian DeSantos announced a pre-landfall state emergency.

They mobilized the National Guard for emergency as the typhoon threatened the city, urging residents to prepare for the tropical storm impact.

Tropical Storm preparations

As Ian is set to move to Cuba and United States, it is essential to be safe during the storm.

Here are the tropical storm tips to remember:

Listen to your local or national news weather announcements for the coming tropical storm. As always reiterated, it is important to be aware of the current news updates. Radio or your mobile phone is helpful if there is a power outage, which is possible during disasters.
Check your house from the roof, windows, and doors. Tropical storms cause high and strong winds that can blow or damage your property.
If you have any trips or outdoor activities, it is advisable to cancel them. Mostly, downed trees, power lines, small flooding, or major roads are temporarily closed.
Prepare an emergency bag containing basic food, medicines, primary documents, and a power bank.
Fully charge all your mobile devices.
Obey the announcements of local authorities for evacuation for potential flooding