Victims of Hurricane Helene are advised to prepare once again as a new tropical storm could approach this weekend.
Forecasters predict that a tropical depression could form in the Gulf of Mexico, bringing showers and thunderstorms over the next few days.
Scattered rain, strong winds and lightning are expected in parts of the northwestern Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico due to a trough of low pressure, the National Weather Channel said in a statement. advisory.
“Environmental conditions could favor some gradual development of this system over the Gulf of Mexico this weekend as the system moves eastward,” he said.
“Regardless of development, locally heavy rainfall could occur in parts of Mexico over the next few days and in parts of the Florida Peninsula over the weekend.”
Experts have predicted that a tropical depression could form in the Gulf of Mexico that could cause disorganized rainfall and storm activity in the coming days. Pictured: Pieces of a destroyed dock are seen in Lake Lure, North Carolina, on October 2.
The federal agency also clarified that while there is a zero percent chance that Floridians will experience downpours in the next 48 hours, there is a 30 percent chance in the next seven days.
The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will develop over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southern Gulf of Mexico.
According UPI.comThe new natural disaster may be named Leslie or Milton depending on forecasters’ Atlantic hurricane activity.
While Florida has the highest chance of experiencing heavier rainfall totals, forecasters also expect nearby states to experience flooding.
The federal agency also clarified that while there is a zero percent chance that Floridians will experience downpours in the next 48 hours, there is a 30 percent chance in the next seven days.
The National Hurricane Center predicts the storm will develop over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southern Gulf of Mexico. Pictured: A group of broken pieces of wood from destroyed homes rest along a damaged bridge in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
While Florida has the highest chance of experiencing heavier rainfall totals, forecasters also expect nearby states to experience flooding. Pictured: Destroyed homes in Chimney Rock, North Carolina.
‘Another severe tropical storm or hurricane threat could eventually emerge from this area of concern. It’s in the same general area in the northwest Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico where Helene started.
‘Experts are identifying this area as a medium risk area for the development of a tropical storm. It could be found in the southern Gulf of Mexico and then be a threat to the Gulf Coast. “If it heads toward Florida, it would be a particular concern after Helene’s severe impact this week,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. noted.
This comes as Hurricane Helene continues to wreak havoc across numerous states.
As of October 2, more than 160 people were confirmed dead in six states as the hurricane’s historic rains flooded entire cities, leveled homes, damaged many roads, and devastated the region.
As of October 2, more than 160 people were confirmed dead in six states as the hurricane’s historic rains flooded entire cities, leveled homes, damaged many roads, and devastated the region.
The Department of Defense has already activated 22 helicopters to assist in search and rescue operations and has provided dozens of high-water vehicles.
President Joe Biden also sent 1,000 active-duty troops to North Carolina to assist in the response to Hurricane Helene, the White House announced yesterday.
The troops, who are stationed at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, will help with the distribution of food, water and other supplies.
The Department of Defense has already activated 22 helicopters to assist in search and rescue operations and provided dozens of high-water vehicles.
In total, FEMA has sent more than 8.5 million meals, more than 7 million liters of water, 150 generators and more than 220,000 tarps to assist in response efforts to this historic storm, the White House said.
Biden made the announcement shortly before leaving for a tour of North Carolina and South Carolina, where he toured storm damage.
He and Vice President Kamala Harris made separate trips south Wednesday to see a trio of states devastated by Hurricane Helene.
The White House said he will visit Georgia and Florida on Thursday.