Tropical storm Fernand forms in Atlantic as US still recovers from Hurricane Erin
According to the USA Today website, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is expected that Fernand is expected to move in the open waters of Bermuda and in the open waters of the subtropical North Atlantic ”and it is expected to keep it far from the US mainland.
Fernand can concentrate when moving to the north, probably at some point, hurricane power, while predictions do not foresee great effects for the United States. Alex Dasilva Alex Dasilva, Accuweather Lead Hurricane Specialist, said on the USA Today website, “Currently, the effects of wind and rain in the USA are not expected directly in the USA, but it can affect RIP currents and rough surfing next week again.”
The formation of the storm became a category 5 storm that rinse the ocean along the east coast and caused beach erosion and local floods. Estimators, the Atlantic Hurricane season began to warm up and the activity around 10 September is expected to go to the top. “We expect the second half of the hurricane season to be more active than the first half, Das Dasilva added.
Watching Fernand
The NHC’s estimation cone shows the most likely way to the Fernand center, but the full effects of the storm can extend beyond this area. Historically, about one third of the storm center goes out of the cone.
How to create hurricanes?
Hurricanes develop in warm waters exceeding 80 ° F in tropical regions. Storm clusters can turn into tropical depression, and ultimately tropical storms, constantly winds reach 39 miles / hour. When a storm reaches 74 miles / h, the winds officially become a hurricane.
Preparation for the hurricane season
Experts emphasize that preparation is the key, even if they do not immediately pose a threat to a particular storm. Noaa recommends:
- Develop a evacuation plan: If it is ordered to evacuate, determine where to go and how to go there.
- Check the insurance and document the goods: Review policies, including flood insurance requiring a 30 -day waiting period.
- Create a family communication plan: Create meeting points and share plans with your loved ones.
- Strengthen your home: Pour the trees, install storm shutters or multiplication glass, and turn off the external openings to reduce hurricane damage.
As the heart of the hurricane season approaches, experts encourage to inform the inhabitants in the coastal areas, to prepare early and to delay potentially life -saving measures.
