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The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping an eye on three disturbances, two of which have a chance of development in the Gulf of Mexico in the next 5 days, and one is already off the coast of Texas.
As of Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) was tracking three disturbances in the Atlantic, two of which are expected to reach the Gulf of Mexico, NOLA reports.
A third system, currently known as “disturbance 2” is currently in the Atlantic between Africa and South America and is moving westward, and forecasters give it a 20 percent chance of development within the next five days.
A tropical wave currently has a 20 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico over the next five days, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). If either of these systems strengthens to at least a tropical depression, the next name available is Gonzalo, followed by Hanna.
An area of disturbed weather is known as “disturbance 3” by the NHC is tracking near Texas as of Monday morning, and forecasters are currently giving it a low, 10 percent chance of development.
The second area of disturbed weather known as “disturbance 1” was producing storms over the Bahamas and parts of Cuba on Monday morning, tracking near the Florida Straits where it is expected to move through and then into the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday.
This system is being given a 20 percent chance of development within the next five days and is currently tracking toward Texas.
Anyone living and states that border the Gulf Coast or the Atlantic should be prepared for hurricanes and severe weather – even if you live quite far inland. The most important thing anyone living in areas that can be affected by hurricanes should take away from this news – is to start getting prepared now.
We are currently in hurricane season which runs until November 30. Forecasters have already predicted this is going to be a hyperactive season.
Supplies are already short, don’t be unprepared
With supplies and stores already limited due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is even more urgent that you prepare an emergency plan should a hurricane or severe weather cause power failures, impact transportation, or access to food and water.
It’s important that you start right now with planning a family emergency plan. This includes preparing your evacuation and communications strategy. You should make sure that every member of your family has a cell phone so that you can stay in contact should you get separated.
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Make sure to prepare an emergency kit that has at least a 3 day supply of food and water, as well as a flashlight and backup battery chargers for your cell phone and more.
The best source of information you can research online can be found at the NHC/NOAA preparedness website. You can visit the hurricane preparedness page of the National Hurricane Center and get information on everything you need to know to be ready.
