Hurricane forecasters tracking system heading into Caribbean, along with Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane forecasters on Monday afternoon were tracking three systems, including Hurricane Fiona and a new disturbance heading toward the
Hurricane Fiona and the other
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Hurricane Fiona on Monday afternoon was moving into the
Here's what we know about the tropics as of
Hurricane Fiona causes catastrophic flooding
Hurricane Fiona was moving into the
As of
On the forecast track, Fiona is expected to pass near or east of the Turks and Caicos on Tuesday.
It has winds of 90 mph, which means it is a strong Category 1 hurricane. It's expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm by Wednesday, with peak winds of 125 mph.
Catastrophic flooding continues across much of
The storm disrupted power transmission lines Sunday, leading to "a blackout on all the island," according to the main utility company.
See the full advisory with current watches and warnings.
Disturbance heads toward
Forecasters also are tracking a tropical wave that's several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands and is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.
The system is expected to reach the
Some gradual development of the system is possible during the next several days as it approaches the Windward Islands. It has a 20% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression within five days.
The shaded area on the graphic is where a storm could develop and is not a track.
The categories, in order of increasing strength, are tropical depression, tropical storm and hurricane (categories 1 through 5). Systems are named when they develop into a tropical storm. The next available name is Gaston.
Hurricane forecasters also are tracking a disturbance over the central
It has a 30% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression within 5 days.
It doesn't pose any immediate threat to land.
Read the full outlook.
Busiest time of the season
This is historically the busiest time of the
In the last 100 years, the tropics have been the most active in August, September and October, with
So far, there have been six named storms this season - Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, Earl and Fiona. The next available name is Gaston.
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Storm categories
On the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the wind categories are:
Tropical depression: up to 38 mphTropical storm: 39 to 73 mphCategory 1 hurricane: 74 to 95 mphCategory 2 hurricane: 96 to 110 mphCategory 3 hurricane (major hurricane): 111 to 129 mphCategory 4 hurricane: 130-156 mphCategory 5 hurricane: 157 mph and higher
What to do now
Now is the time to review hurricane plans and make sure your property is ready for hurricane season.
Here are some tips from the
Put together an emergency kit. Here are 60+ nonperishable items to consider including.Check emergency equipment, such as flashlights, generators and storm shutters.Make a plan with your family or close friends and decide how you will get in touch and where you will go if there's an emergency. Here's how to decide if you should evacuate.Plan your evacuation route and have an alternate route. Here are 15 things to do before evacuating.Make a plan for your pets. Here are some tips.If you have a generator, check it and see if any maintenance needs to be done. Don't forget these important generator safety tips.Do any maintenance you've been putting off on your vehicle.Review your insurance policies.Keep your trees around your home trimmed to prevent damage from broken branches. Here's advice from gardening expert
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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