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Oh, Fabulous! Florida Gets a Two-for-One Hurricane Special: Nadine and Milton
Oh, fantastic! Another potential storm, because Mother Nature clearly loves a good party. But plot twist—it's probably gonna be a no-show in Texas. Brace yourselves for... nothing, y'all!
Published October 9, 2024 at 1:58pm by Brandi D. Addison
Oh Great, Another Meteorological Monstrosity! 🌪️
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, set to mess up Tampa Bay like a toddler with a temper tantrum, we're now tracking yet another storm brewing in the Atlantic. Because apparently, Mother Nature hasn't had her morning coffee yet.
Just a couple of weeks ago, Hurricane Helene threw a catastrophic fit in the southern Appalachians. Remember that? The one that was supposed to be just a Category 4 storm in Florida's Big Bend but ended up being the most powerful storm on record for the region? Yeah, that one. With at least 222 confirmed deaths, it's now the fourth-deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. Thanks, Helene! 🙄
Now, we've got Invest 93L—because three other systems in the Atlantic just weren't enough. There's Hurricane Leslie, which is supposed to stay in the open Atlantic and peter out next week (fingers crossed 🤞), Hurricane Milton, and a tropical wave near Cabo Verde.
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Even though the environmental conditions are becoming less favorable, Invest 93L could still form into a tropical or subtropical storm today. Yeah, you heard that right. It's about 300 miles west-southwest of Bermuda and, thankfully, won't be bothering Texas. Small mercies, huh?
Will Invest 93L Become Tropical Storm Nadine? 💨
So, could Invest 93L become Tropical Storm Nadine today? Possibly, even though conditions are getting less favorable. The system is moving northeast at 15 mph and, if it develops, will be the 14th named storm of the season. Because who doesn't love keeping up with the alphabet challenge of storm names?
Earlier this year, forecasters warned us about a potential record-breaking hurricane season with 17 to 24 named storms—of which eight to 13 would become hurricanes. An average year sees 14 named storms, with seven becoming hurricanes. So far, we've already had 13 named storms, with nine becoming hurricanes. Brace yourselves, folks. 🤦♂️
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The Latest Atlantic Storm Updates: A Storm-a-palooza 🌬️
- Hurricane Milton: Tornadic supercells are already sweeping across southern Florida. Evacuate, people! Life-threatening storm surge is expected, with landfall happening later today or early tomorrow near Tampa Bay or Sarasota. You've been warned!
- Hurricane Leslie: Strengthening over the central Atlantic but should dissipate early next week. No hazard to land, for now. Phew!
- Disturbance 1: Expected to become Tropical Storm Nadine but will move northeast away from land. Formation chance through 48 hours is 30% and through seven days is 30%. Fingers crossed it stays that way!
- Disturbance 2: A tropical wave expected off the west coast of Africa tonight or early Thursday. Conditions are only marginally favorable for limited development. Let's hope it stays that way!
When does hurricane season end? 📅
The official hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. But let's be real, Mother Nature doesn't care about calendars. Just stock up on your hurricane supplies and hope for the best, folks! ✨
Read more: NHC tracking potential Tropical Storm Nadine as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton