Forecasts Monitor Tropical Disturbance in the Caribbean With Potential of Heavy Rainfall

A recent weather update showed that tropical disturbance over the Southeastern Caribbean Sea could bring heavy rainfall and localized flooding.

On October 6, 2022, the National Hurricane Center announced the recent tropical advisories on Tropical Depression 12, located several hundred miles on the west-northwest Cabo Verde Islands.

NHC also said it would initiate advisories on the potential tropical cyclone thirteen over the south-central Caribbean Sea (at 11 a.m. AST).

According to the current weather update, low pressure is located over the southeastern Caribbean, off the coast of Venezuela. The report added that it has continued to unleash expansive areas of showers and thunderstorms on the southern Windward Islands, including northern South America.

Affected residents should prepare for the possible strengthening of a potential storm.

On the other hand, AccuWeather said that Julia and Karl are on the list of names for new tropical storms in the 2022 Atlantic Season.

Key Advisories

Furthermore, the latest key message for the weather disturbance from the National Hurricane Center (October 6, 2022, 7:00 a.m. EDT) noted that heavy rainfall and localized flooding to gusty winds. It could affect areas of northern portions of Venezuela, Windward Islands, Isla Margarita, ABC Islands, Colombia, and Guajira Peninsula. NHC also advised Central America to monitor the progress of the tropical system.

AccuWeather reported that it would not impact the United States this weekend, noting that high pressure and strong wind shear could expect on the Caribbean Northern Islands this week or the weekend.

Meanwhile, parts of the southeastern and south-central Caribbean should brace for potential rainfall that could result in flashflood or localized flooding.

In addition, the report said ships and residents in the southern part of the Caribbean must be careful and prepared for the weather conditions due to the tropical disturbance.

In Florida, community disaster efforts in the state continue to help affected people who Hurricane Ian heavily hit. Temporary shelters have been installed to offer an immediate home for the people who have yet to construct their homes.

Storm preparations

Whether the tropical disturbance or depression becomes a tropical cyclone or possible Hurricane, residents in affected areas should brace for any potential impact on their communities. Early preparations can help to save you and your family during the disasters, such as Hurricanes or strong storms.

Here are some safety reminders you must remember before and impact storms or Hurricanes hit your communities.

1. Local officials and weather stations highlight the importance of being updated with the current weather report. It can help residents to prepare beforehand, or state officials anticipate the impact by ordering temporary evacuations. Make sure that radios and mobile phones are fully charged.
2. People living in coastal areas should observe the rising levels of seas. Localized flooding and heavy rainfall are possible. Evacuate immediately when the sea water rapidly rises.
3. Anticipate power outages or interruptions. Be cautious in using a generator.
4. Prepare an emergency bag with basic food supplies and primary documents for potential evacuation.
5. When traveling during a storm or Hurricane, be careful with landslides, mudslides, or river flooding.

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