We have been tracking the possibility of an incoming storm for next week. Now that the first advisory is officially out, we will share the details from the National Hurricane Center:
“Through early next week, heavy rainfall will cause significant, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across portions of Central America, particularly Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, eastern Guatemala, and western Nicaragua.
*note the cone only shows the next 5 days
The disturbance is forecast to be near hurricane strength when it moves near the eastern coast of Honduras and northeastern Nicaragua on Friday and Saturday. Hurricane and tropical storm conditions are possible over portions of that area.
The system is forecast to approach Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico at or near hurricane strength by early next week where there is a risk of dangerous storm surge and damaging winds. Residents in these areas should monitor the latest forecast updates and ensure that they have their hurricane plan in place.
It is too soon to determine what impacts the system could bring to portions of the eastern Gulf of Mexico, including Florida, the Florida Keys, and Cuba during the middle portion of next week. Residents in these areas should regularly monitor updates to the forecast.”
Mike’s Weather Page and Denis Phillips, meteorologist have both been posting updates on a regular basis to their Facebook pages, so be sure to check out their pages too if you wish to have further information. They are fantastic about keeping us updated on the weather changes!
Omar Gonzalez / Weather Journalist is also a great place to check out for Florida weather updates! We have been working closely with Omar and he surely would appreciate your support. One way you can support is by giving his Facebook page a quick thumbs up!
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