Tropical depressions could form in Caribbean, Atlantic soon, hurricane forecasters say
Oct. 27—Hurricane forecasters on Thursday were tracking two disturbances in the
The next available name is Lisa if either strengthens into a tropical storm. It's too early to tell if the disturbances could eventually reach land.
While the tropics are active this year at the end of October, the arrival of November usually marks the end of the busiest part of the
About 80% of the systems that have hit the
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Here's what to know about the tropics as of
Disturbance in
A tropical depression could form early next week in the
As of Thursday morning, meteorologists were tracking an area of low pressure they say could form over the eastern
The system has a 50% chance of developing into a tropical depression within five days. The categories, in order of increasing strength, are tropical depression, tropical storm and hurricane (categories 1 through 5).
It's too early to tell if it could reach the
The shaded area on the graphic is where a storm could develop and is not a path. Forecasters release a track when a tropical depression forms or is about to form.
Disturbance in
Forecasters also say a subtropical depression could form during the next couple days in the
As of Thursday, the disturbance is an area of low pressure that stretches from the
Conditions appear conducive for gradual subtropical development of the system, forecasters said, while it moves north over the next few days.
It's expected to meander over the
It has a 40% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical depression within five days.
Read the full outlook.
Next name is Lisa
So far, there have been 11 named storms this season:
— Alex
— Bonnie
— Colin
— Danielle
— Earl
— Fiona
— Gaston
— Hermine
— Ian
— Julia
— Karl
The next available name is Lisa.
Hurricane season ends
What to do now
Now is the time to review hurricane plans and ensure your property is ready for any storm threats. 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
— Have materials in advance to board windows to protect them from flying debris.
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