The hurricane «Helen» is gaining strength in the Caribbean Sea: what you need to know
23 september 2024 в 23:37
A strong storm is brewing in the Caribbean Sea, which, according to forecasts, will be named Hurricane Helen. It is expected that the storm will affect several southern states along the Gulf of Mexico coast. Below is all the necessary information for storm watchers about Hurricane Helen, including ways to track the storm, its path, and other details.
According to The Weather Channel, Helen’s path is around Florida and through the Gulf of Mexico. Currently, the storm is forming in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to impact Cancun, Mexico, before turning around the Gulf and passing through the northern part of Florida. According to the map provided by the agency, the hurricane will mainly hit Tampa, then move north towards Charleston, South Carolina, by Friday, September 27.
Hurricane trackers can be found on various resources, including The Weather Channel.
It is expected that the storm surge will damage Tampa Bay, Florida, and other areas in this region of the state. The storm is also forecasted to impact the Gulf Coast and any other region in the southeastern United States.
The National Hurricane Center stated that «a tropical depression or storm is likely to form in the next few days». If it fully forms in the Caribbean Sea, the storm will officially be named Helen.
«Regardless of development, this system is expected to bring heavy rains to some areas of Central America in the next few days», - the NHC statement said.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also issued a statement regarding the upcoming storm. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), the politician wrote: «We are monitoring potential Tropical Cyclone #9, which is likely to intensify this week as the system enters the Gulf of Mexico. I have signed Executive Order 24−208, declaring a state of emergency in 41 Florida counties that may be affected by potential storm impacts, and directing Florida agencies to prepare as necessary. We will continue to track the storm’s path and inform Florida residents».
The governor also urged Florida residents to «develop an evacuation plan, know their evacuation zone, and be fully prepared for the storm»
According to The Weather Channel, Helen’s path is around Florida and through the Gulf of Mexico. Currently, the storm is forming in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to impact Cancun, Mexico, before turning around the Gulf and passing through the northern part of Florida. According to the map provided by the agency, the hurricane will mainly hit Tampa, then move north towards Charleston, South Carolina, by Friday, September 27.
Hurricane trackers can be found on various resources, including The Weather Channel.
It is expected that the storm surge will damage Tampa Bay, Florida, and other areas in this region of the state. The storm is also forecasted to impact the Gulf Coast and any other region in the southeastern United States.
The National Hurricane Center stated that «a tropical depression or storm is likely to form in the next few days». If it fully forms in the Caribbean Sea, the storm will officially be named Helen.
«Regardless of development, this system is expected to bring heavy rains to some areas of Central America in the next few days», - the NHC statement said.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also issued a statement regarding the upcoming storm. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), the politician wrote: «We are monitoring potential Tropical Cyclone #9, which is likely to intensify this week as the system enters the Gulf of Mexico. I have signed Executive Order 24−208, declaring a state of emergency in 41 Florida counties that may be affected by potential storm impacts, and directing Florida agencies to prepare as necessary. We will continue to track the storm’s path and inform Florida residents».
The governor also urged Florida residents to «develop an evacuation plan, know their evacuation zone, and be fully prepared for the storm»
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