Storm in Atlantic Could Become First Hurricane of Season – But Its Path Remains Uncertain
Forecasters warn that it is still unclear where the storm will hit
Forecasters are watching a tropical depression in the Atlantic Ocean that could turn into the first hurricane of the season.
The National Hurricane Center says the depression is forecast to strengthen and move across the Lesser Antilles as a hurricane on Thursday and Friday, bringing a risk of flooding from heavy rainfall, hurricane-force winds, and dangerous storm surge and waves.
Forecasters said due to the larger-than-usual uncertainty in the track forecast, it is too early to specify the location and magnitude of where it could hit.
They recommended that everyone in the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands closely monitor updates to the forecast for this system and have their hurricane plans in place.
If the storm develops into a Tropical Storm it would be named Bret. An earlier storm was given the name Arlene.
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Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting 12 to 17 total named storms. Five to nine of them could become hurricanes, including one to four major hurricanes.
A major hurricane has wind speeds of at least 111 mph and is listed as a category 3, 4 or 5 storm.
NOAA’s outlook predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season, a 30% chance of an above-normal season and a 30% chance of a below-normal season.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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