Rough surf. Invest 98, the system is fun. It is expected to play a role in the Caribbean region. There is a 70% chance of it happening within the next two days. As a beleaguered Russian, it will move south to Puerto Rico on Friday. From Saturday to Sunday in Jamaica, models show it will intensify. Then it goes into the Gulf of Mexico.
Hurricane Fiona reaches powerful Category 4
Updated: September 21, 2022 6:10AM ET
By Wednesday morning, Hurricane Fiona was a powerful Category 4 storm. Fiona is located 105 miles north of Caicos Island and 755 miles southwest of Bermuda. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and was moving north at 8 mph. “A turn to the north-northeast with increased forward speed is expected by Thursday. On the forecast track, the centre of Fiona will continue to move away from the Turks and Caicos Islands today and approach Bermuda later on Thursday,” The National said. The Hurricane Center said. “Fiona is a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Further strengthening is expected tonight. There may be some fluctuations in intensity tonight and Thursday.” Rip currents and dangerous high-risk east-central Florida coastal waters to weekend and weekend boating conditions. The Bahamian government has ceased all warnings for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas. Summary of Active Watches and Warnings: Tropical Storm Watch Active for… *Other Tropical Disturbances in Bermuda The National Hurricane Center is tracking two other disturbances. One is Tropical Depression 8, which is not expected to pose a threat to land. However, meteorologists say Invest-98L is one to keep an eye on: Know what to do when a hurricane watch is released Stay tuned to WESH 2 News, WESH.COM or NOAA Weather Radio for storm updates. Be prepared to bring any outdoor lawn furniture into upholstery or decorations, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything that can be picked up by the wind. Learn about hurricane forecast models and cones. Be prepared to cover all the windows of your home. If shutters are not installed, use pre-cut plywood. Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water and medication. The WESH 2 First Warning Weather Team recommends that you have these items on hand before a storm hits. Bottled water: one gallon of water per person per day Canned foods and soups such as beans and chili can openers, cans without easy-open lids Assembled first aid kit Two weeks of prescription medications Baby/child needs such as formula and diapers Flashlights and batteries What to do when a battery-powered weather radio issues a hurricane warning Get advice from local officials. If you are advised to evacuate, please leave. Complete the preparation activities. If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors and away from windows. Watch out for tornadoes. Tornadoes can occur during and after a hurricane. Stay indoors, in the middle of your home, in a closet, or in a windowless bathroom. Smartphones help during hurricanes Smartphones can be a hurricane’s best friend—with the right website and app, you can turn it into a powerful tool for guiding you through the storm’s approach, arrival, and consequences. Download the WESH 2 News app for iOS | Android to enable emergency alerts – if you have an iPhone, select Settings, then go to Notifications. From there, look for government alerts and enable emergency alerts. If you have an Android phone, from the app’s home page, scroll right along the bottom and click Settings. On the Settings menu, click Severe Weather Alerts. Select from the menu Most Severe, Moderate Severe or All Alerts Pet and Animal Safety Your pet should be part of your family plan. If you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do is to protect your pets and evacuate them too. Leaving pets behind, even if you try to create a safe space for them, can result in injury or death. Contact hotels and motels outside your area to see if they are taking pets. Ask friends, relatives and others outside the affected area if they can shelter your animal.
By Wednesday morning, Hurricane Fiona was a powerful Category 4 storm.
Fiona is 105 miles north of Caicos Island and 755 miles southwest of Bermuda. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 130 mph and was moving north at 8 mph.
“A turn to the north-northeast with increased forward speed is expected by Thursday. On the forecast track, the centre of Fiona will continue to move away from the Turks and Caicos Islands today and approach Bermuda later on Thursday,” The National said. The Hurricane Center said. “Fiona is a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Further strengthening is expected tonight. There may be some fluctuations in intensity tonight and Thursday.”
Increased surf in Fiona will lead to a high risk of dangerous rip currents and dangerous boating conditions in the coastal waters of east-central Florida into late this week and throughout the weekend.
The Bahamian government has ceased all warnings for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas.
Summary of valid watches and warnings:
Tropical Storm Watch Valid for…
*Bermuda
Other tropical disturbances
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two other disturbances.
One is Tropical Depression 8, which is not expected to pose a threat to land.
However, meteorologists say Invest-98L is worth watching closely:
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Know what to do when the Hurricane watch is released
- Stay tuned to WESH 2 News, WESH.COM or the NOAA Weather Radio for storm updates.
- Be prepared to bring any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or ornaments, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything that can be blown indoors by the wind.
- Learn about hurricane forecast models and cones.
- Be prepared to cover all the windows in your home. If blinds are not already installed, use pre-cut plywood.
- Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water and medication.
The WESH 2 First Warning Weather Team recommends that you have these items on hand before the storm hits.
- Bottled water: One gallon of water per person per day
- Canned foods and soups, such as beans and peppers
- Can openers without easy-open lids
- Assemble the first aid kit
- two-week prescription medication
- Baby/child’s needs such as formula and diapers
- Flashlight and Batteries
- battery powered weather radio
What to do when a hurricane warning is issued
- Take advice from local officials. If you are advised to evacuate, please leave.
- Complete preparation activities
- If evacuation is not advised, stay indoors and away from windows.
- Watch out for tornadoes. Tornadoes can occur during and after a hurricane. Stay indoors, in the middle of your home, in a windowless closet or bathroom.
How your smartphone can help during a hurricane
Your smartphone can be your best friend in a hurricane – with the right website and app, you can turn it into a powerful tool to guide you through the storm’s arrival, arrival and aftermath.
Download the WESH 2 News app iOS | android
Enable emergency alerts – if you have an iPhone, select Settings, then go to Notifications. From there, look for government alerts and enable emergency alerts.
If you have an Android phone, from the app’s home page, scroll right along the bottom and click Settings. On the Settings menu, click Severe Weather Alerts. From the menu, select from Most Severe, Moderate Severity, or All Alerts.
Pet and Animal Safety
Your pet should be part of your family plan. If you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do is to protect your pets and evacuate them too. Leaving pets behind, even if you try to create a safe space for them, can result in injury or death.
- Contact hotels and motels outside your area to see if they have pets.
- Ask friends, relatives and others outside the affected area if they can provide shelter for your animals.