Tropical waves interact with wide low-pressure regions to generate showers and thunderstorms in the open Atlantic Ocean.
How to prepare for a hurricane
It’s important to take these steps before the hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Centre watches a confused shower and thunderstorm east of the Caribbean.
Tropical waves interact with wide low-pressure regions to generate showers and thunderstorms in open Atlantic Oren, more than 900 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, predictors said.
The center, part of the National Weather Service, said in the update, “The environmental conditions appear to slightly encourage the progressive development of this system as they move westward at about 10am for the next few days,” said the official.
By mid-week, the predictor said it is expected that the system will be at a disadvantage for development. Accuweather said the pattern is expected to be filled with wind shears approaching the Caribbean, which could limit the intensification of the system.
Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1st and continues until the end of November.
Aggressive hurricane weather usually peaks between mid-August and mid-October.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Storm Tracker
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 said he 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.
Contributed by: Joel Shannon, USA Today
