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NHC is monitoring a tropical storm that could become Hurricane Helene
It is important to explain that, for now, the phenomenon that is forming in the Caribbean Sea corresponds to a tropical storm. However, According to NHC specialists, it could become Hurricane Helene.
Until yesterday, it was only classified as a tropical disturbance southwest of the Cayman Islands because the storm has not officially formed. However, Meteorologists are making forecasts with the intention of alerting the population in time.
Which areas are under alert for the tropical storm?
According to forecasts, this Tuesday the meteorological phenomenon will continue to move and could gain strength until it becomes Tropical Storm Helene.
For the above is that Warnings have already been issued for parts of western Cuba and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. For this reason, those planning to travel to Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel are being asked to consult with their airlines as it would be best to reschedule their visit.
What has to happen for Hurricane Helene to form?
Although it is not currently considered a hurricane, the reason meteorologists believe the tropical storm will eventually be classified as such is because It is heading towards the eastern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, where it will encounter waters with high temperatures.which will intensify its power.
And as the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Sciences at the University of Miami pointed out, cited by the media CBS News, The heat in the Gulf of Mexico is the highest on record and Warm water is an ingredient that strengthens tropical systems.
In addition, the storm is expected to travel over the Loop Current, an exceptionally warm area that, combined with high humidity levels, will make it quite likely that the storm will eventually be classified as a hurricane.
When could Helene make landfall in the United States?
Experts believe that there is a high level of probability that Helene becomes the third of four hurricanes forecast to make landfall in the United States during 2024 once it reaches winds above 56 kilometers per hour.
It is believed that by Thursday its winds could already exceed 177 kilometers per hour, so it could even be considered a category 3 hurricane. will arrive in the United States this weekend.
Florida is already preparing for the possible arrival of Hurricane Helene
Residents of Florida’s west coast are already on alert because, even if it is not considered a hurricane, Helene will be a large storm with significant impact from the Florida Keys to Tampawhere they could suffer flooding from storm surges.
For that reason the state governorRon DeSantis, has declared a state of emergency for 41 counties and people at risk are encouraged to stay alert and prepared.
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