The state of Florida prepares for the imminent arrival of the tormenta tropical Helenewhich could become a major hurricane before hitting its territory tomorrow, according to the US meteorological services. Currently located in the Caribbean, Helene will intensify rapidly as it passes through the waters of the gulf of mexicoas indicated by National Hurricane Center (NHC).
The NHC projects that Helene will reach category 3, out of a total of 5, which forced the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, to declare a state of emergency in 61 of the 67 counties and mobilize the National guard. Additionally, ten Gulf Coast counties implemented partial evacuation orders.
He NHC warns that the “large size of Helene” could affect a wide area of the state, and will bring with it hurricane-force winds, intense rains and the risk of flash floods. Additionally, “life-threatening” storm surges are anticipated.
If the projections are confirmed, Helene It would be the largest hurricane in strike me in more than a year, since the last one was the hurricane Idalia in August 2023. In parallel, the NHC issued a hurricane warning for the eastern peninsula of Yucatan. The 2024 hurricane season was less intense than expected, although climate change could influence the intensification of these storms.
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2024-09-28 23:58:26