The storm is expected to “traverse the open air in Bermuda and the subtropical North Atlantic,” the National Hurricane Centre said.
How to prepare for a hurricane
It’s important to take these steps before the hurricane season.
Tropical Storm Fernando is formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is the sixth-name storm of Atlantic hurricane season.
Fernando, which became a tropical storm on Saturday, August 23rd, was heading north in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. The storm was expected to “traverse the open air in Bermuda east and the subtropical North Atlantic,” the National Hurricane Centre said.
The news comes days after Hurricane Erin was bolstered by a Monster Category 5 storm, breaking through the ocean along the East Coast, leading to eroded beaches and coastal flooding. Accuweather says Fernando is expected to intensify northward when it moves north, but at some point it could become a hurricane, but I don’t think its impact on the US is that important.
Forecasters have seen the system develop for days and say it will not have a major impact on the US mainland.
“At this point, no direct wind and rain effects are expected in the US,” said Alex Dasilva, lead hurricane expert at Accuweather.
“The heart of hurricane season is beginning to get hot,” Dasilva pointed out. The Atlantic hurricane season is expected to peak around September 10th.
“We expect the second half of the hurricane season to be more active than the first half.”
Tropical Storm Fernando Pastracker
This predicted track shows the most likely path in the center of the storm. The full width of the storm or its impact is not shown, and the storm center can move out of the cone for up to 33% of the time.
How do hurricanes form?
Hurricanes originate in the tropical regions above warm waters. Thunderstorm clusters can develop across the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are correct, clusters are swirling into tropical waves and storms known as tropical depression.
Tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm when its sustained wind speed reaches 39 mph. When the wind reaches 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane.
Get ready for a hurricane now
Potentially delaying preparations for salvation can mean waiting until it’s too late. “Get disaster supply while the shelves are still in stock and flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period, so get that insurance inspection early,” NOAA recommends.
- Establish an evacuation plan: If you are at risk of a hurricane, you will need an evacuation plan. Now is the time to plan where you will go and how you will get there.
- Assemble disaster supply: Whether you’re evacuating or evacuating, you’ll need supplies not only to get through the storm, but also for the potentially long aftermath.
- Get an insurance inspection and document your property: Contact your insurance company or agent now to ask for an insurance inspection and make sure you have sufficient insurance to repair or replace your home or belongings. Remember that home insurance and tenant insurance don’t cover floods, so you’ll need a separate insurance for that. Flood insurance is available through your company, agent, or through your national flood insurance program. Flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period, so take action now.
- Create a family communication plan: NOAA just said that you took the time to write down your hurricane plan and share it with your family. Determine where family gatherings are to be located and include out-of-town locations in the event of evacuation.
- It strengthens your home: Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand the effects of a hurricane. Trim the wood; attach storm shutters, accordion shutters, and/or impact glass. Seal the wall opening.
